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''The Witch and the Chameleon'' was a Canadian
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published 1974–1976 by Amanda Bankier in
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. It is generally recognized as the first explicitly feminist fanzine. It ran for five issues, the last being nominally a "double issue" numbered 5/6. Bankier was invited to be Fan Guest of Honor at the first
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on February 11–13, 1977, because of her pioneering role as editor of ''The Witch and the Chameleon''.


See also

* ''Janus'' (science fiction magazine) *
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Women in speculative fiction The role of women in speculative fiction has changed a great deal since the early to mid-20th century. There are several aspects to women's roles, including their participation as authors of speculative fiction and their role in science fiction ...


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Amanda Bankier's Guest of Honor speech
at
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1, 1977
The Witch and the Chameleon
on
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