num_pages: 250
description: Of course women built fandom. We know, because we were there.An anthology exploring the undeniable history of women creators in science fiction/fantasy and media fandom during the mid-20th century.These women were writers. Artists. Costumers. Editors. Gamers. Scientists. Housewives. Despite the odds, they claimed their own voices and creative power, through the years and on their own terms. Each woman’s experience is personal and evocative, told in their own voices and each with their own story.Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Voices had a successful Kickstarter that was funded past expectations through social media &amp; influencer outreach. It reached an outstanding amount of people from universities and educational hubs, as well as fans old and new.
language: English
title: Geek Elders Speak: In Our Own Voices
publisher: Forest Path Books