there is something marvelous about having it in your hand, a real book, a cross-section of time and space and so many people's thoughts and feeling and physical work, that transcends any internet experience I've ever had.
indeed! i have similar feelings, especially to produce something concrete - fandom is scattered and diverse, but also strong and sharing common experiences. so often the 'net only reflects the scattered-ness. even if a hard copy something didn't reflect *everyone* equally, it would be a start - fandom taking initiative, yaknow? not just being the Great Brainwashed as so many people seem to think.
The practice alone would be satisfying, but further, acknowledging the difference, the enormous delightful difference, of discovering the hugely intelligent compassionate world of thoughtful caring fandom has made in my life would be my offering, like incense on the altar, or some such.
that's what i'm hoping. if i can get it off the ground, hopefully lots of others will feel the same!
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there is something marvelous about having it in your hand, a real book, a cross-section of time and space and so many people's thoughts and feeling and physical work, that transcends any internet experience I've ever had.
indeed! i have similar feelings, especially to produce something concrete - fandom is scattered and diverse, but also strong and sharing common experiences. so often the 'net only reflects the scattered-ness. even if a hard copy something didn't reflect *everyone* equally, it would be a start - fandom taking initiative, yaknow? not just being the Great Brainwashed as so many people seem to think.
The practice alone would be satisfying, but further, acknowledging the difference, the enormous delightful difference, of discovering the hugely intelligent compassionate world of thoughtful caring fandom has made in my life would be my offering, like incense on the altar, or some such.
that's what i'm hoping. if i can get it off the ground, hopefully lots of others will feel the same!