Random

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Random
Issue 1 September 1960
Cover art by Arthur Thomson (ATom)

Random is a science fiction fanzine by Daphne Buckmaster.

Random was a classic homemade zine released in the early 1960s in Scotland. The first issue was published in September 1960.

Issue two followed in March 1961, and consisted of the editor's thoughts on the roles of women in science fiction fandom and in society at large, She argues for a meaningful role for women in the world.

The third, and last, issue was published in June 1961. Random was an apazine, and was sent out as part of the Offtrails Magazine Publishers Association and also distributed on its own.

Artwork was contributed by Arthur Thomson (ATOM), and John Rackham, among others.

Daphne Buckmaster also published the zines Esprit, Hobo, and Rackhamart.