Autoclave

The first convention just for fanzine fans –- unless you count the very earliest conventions at which virtually all attendees were involved in fanzines and clubs and conventions, to one extent or another. But once fans began distinguishing themselves by identifying with a primary area of interest, Autoclave –- held in the Detroit area, hence the name –- was the first. A good idea which was much enjoyed but no one at the time thought of passing the convention around to other groups across the country, which meant that as soon as the Detroit-area fanzine fans who put it on got tired of putting it on, it ceased to be. Corflu, and then Ditto, came along later and learned from this mistake.

Contributors: Dr. Gafia