Polish manga fanzines. A contribution to study the phenomenon Cover Image

Polskie fanziny mangowe. Przyczynek do poznania zjawiska
Polish manga fanzines. A contribution to study the phenomenon

Author(s): Łukasz Reczulski
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Library and Information Science
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: fanzin; independent press; manga; anime; pop culture

Summary/Abstract: The text introduces the phenomenon of the so-called manga fanzines, i.e. independent, self-published magazines devoted to the issue of Japanese pop culture, created by people fascinated by this topic and addressed to people who share this interest. The author of the article focuses on the discussion of the oldest Polish magazines of this type, introduced into circulation within the subcultural in the years 1995–1997 and presents their bibliological and historical characteristics. The paper discusses as many as ten Polish manga fanzines, including the Krakow fanzine "Kawaii", the oldest Polish magazine of this type.

  • Issue Year: 38/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 23-40
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish
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