Extremely Rare Habakkuk Sci Fi Zine Chapter II, Verse 1 (May 1966)
$90.00
Habakkuk — Chapter II, Verse 1 (May 1966)
Edited by Bill Donaho | Science Fiction Fanzine | Original Vintage Copy
Habakkuk was one of the most influential and literate science fiction fanzines of the 1960s, published by noted fan writer Bill Donaho in Berkeley, California. This issue — Chapter II, Verse 1 (May 1966)— captures the intersection of fan culture, intellectual discourse, and the post–New Wave SF movement.
This copy includes:
“Meanderings” and “Christmas in Berkeley 1965” by editor Bill Donaho, reflecting the wit and depth of the Bay Area fandom scene.
“What Does Music Mean?” by Ray Nelson — author, cartoonist, and creator of the story that inspired John Carpenter’s They Live.
“Jazz and Creativity” by Ted White, future editor of Amazing Stories.
Art contributions from Charles Schneeman, William Rotsler, Alva Rogers, and Richard Bergeron, representing the golden age of fan art.
Hand-typed, mimeographed production typical of 1960s fanzines, giving it authentic vintage texture.
A fascinating cultural artifact bridging literary fandom, music, and countercultural thought — rare to find in such intact condition
🧠 Historical Context
Habakkuk occupied an intellectual niche in SF fandom, similar in tone to Warhoon or Quip. The 1966 issues are especially collectible because they coincide with the height of the New Wave SF era (Ballard, Ellison, Moorcock), and many contributors were themselves active in professional SF by that point.
Collections: ALL BOOKS
Type: MAGAZINE
Category: BOOKS, MAGAZINE, SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY, VINTAGE MAGAZINE
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