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The National Fantasy Fan Federation's (N3F) History and Research Bureau publishes the monthly bulletin "Origin". The N3F exists mainly on the internet, but the editor notes that this has led to a loss of anchorage and a need for substantiation through paper fandom. The bureau will attempt to make known good research volumes and history writings. A brief history of the N3F Fandbooks is provided, including early publications such as "A Key to the Terminology of Science Fiction Fandom" and more recent ones like "Pseudonyms of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Authors". The authors and compilers of these fandbooks are also highlighted, including Donald Franson, Robert Lichtman, and Jon D. Swartz. The research library section recommends books such as "All Our Yesterdays" by Harry Warner, Jr. and "The Immortal Storm" by Sam Moskowitz.