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With the increasing popularity of the Internet, a new form of periodical has emerged. Webzines, commonly known as 'zines, are published on a variety of topics. Since anyone with Internet access, email, and hosting can publish a 'zine, the quality of these sites varies. Here are a listing of noteworthy 'zines for fantasy:
Dark Planet.
(URL: http://www.sfsite.com/darkplanet/).
Accessed 13 November 2000.
This self-described "webzine of science fiction, modern fantasy, poetry, and related nonfiction" is an excellent non-professional publication that has good fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.
Event Horizon.
(URL: http://www.eventhorizon.com/sfzine/index.html).
Accessed 13 November 2000.
This web magazine includes short stories, weekly chats, and a good resource of internet sites. There is not much information here specifically on genre fiction, but it is still a good site.
The Edge.
(URL: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~houghtong/edge1.htm).
Accessed 13 November 2000.
Web version of the British magazine; includes reviews, links, contests, recommended reading (as well as video and films).
Edited by Graham Evans. 65 Guinness Buildings, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8BD, UK
Eidolon.
(URL: http://www.eidolon.net/).
Accessed 13 November 2000.
Australian magazine featuring science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Includes Australian SF news, reviews, interviews, articles and some original fiction.
Fantastica Daily.
(URL: http://www.mervius.com/).
Accessed 13 November 2000.
Includes book reviews, movie reviews, fantasy reviews, and a weekly crossword puzzle. This is an attractive, easy to navigate website, and is definitely worth a second look. The content is relatively sparse, but what is there is very well done.
Nova Express.
(URL: http://www0.delphi.com/sflit/novaexpress/).
Accessed 13 November 2000.
Online version of a semi-professional webzine originating in Austin,Texas. SF, fantasy, and occasional horror articles and reviews, poetry and bibliographies
Tangent.
(URL: http://www.sfsite.com/tangent/index.htm).
Accessed 13 November 2000.
Science fiction and fantasy short fiction review magazine. Also includes magazine and book reviews. This is an excellent website.
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