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| Categories | Science-fiction fanzine |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Occasional |
| Publisher | Robert Lichtman |
| First issue | October 1983; 41 years ago (1983-10) |
| Language | English |
Trap Door is a science-fiction fanzine published by Robert Lichtman, with the first issue appearing in October 1983.
History
It received nominations for the Hugo Award for Best Fanzine in 1987 and 1992.
The magazine is published irregularly and (especially in more recent years) infrequently. As of December 2018, a total of 34 issues had been published. Although it has never won a Hugo Award – most likely due to its limited circulation not reaching enough Hugo Award voters – the magazine is highly regarded and has won (or placed high) on various polls within the science-fiction fanzine subculture (such as the Fan Activity Achievement Award, which it won in 2000, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014).
A wide range of science-fiction fans and professionals have contributed to the magazine over the years. This list is in the order of their first appearance:
- Chester Anderson
- Paul Williams
- Dan Steffan
- Redd Boggs
- Eric Mayer
- Larry Stark
- Brad Foster
- Jay Kinney
- William Rotsler
- Steve Stiles
- Arthur Thomson (ATom)
- Charles Burbee
- Lee Hoffman
- David Langford
- F. M. Busby
- Sidney Coleman
- Marta Randall
- Wilson "Bob" Tucker
- Steve Green
- Frederik Pohl
- John-Henri Holmberg
- rich brown
- Greg Benford
- James White
- Terry Carr
- Bob Shaw
- Carol Carr
- Karen Haber
- Chuch Harris
- Calvin Demmon
- Geri Sullivan
- Gary Hubbard
- Shelby Vick
- Bill Kunkel
- Ray Nelson
- David Hartwell
- Ted White
- Ross Chamberlain
- Rob Hansen
- Teddy Harvia
- John Foyster
- Arnie Katz
- Candi Strecker
- Dale Speirs
- Jim Harmon
- Ron Bennett
- Richard Brandt
- Gregg Calkins
- John Hertz
- Bill Donaho
- Joe Kennedy
- William Breiding
- Boyd Raeburn
- Avram Davidson
- George Metzger
- Chris Priest
- Joel Nydahl
- Gordon Eklund
- Bob Silverberg
- Michael Dobson
- Bruce Townley
- Andrew Main
- John D. Berry
- Graham Charnock
- John Baxter
- Roy Kettle
See also
References
- "1987 Hugo Awards" World Science Fiction Society website
- "1992 Hugo Awards" World Science Fiction Society website.
- The LOCUS Index to SF Awards: Fan Activity Achievement Awards.
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