Zingaro

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Zingaro was a science fiction fanzine published by Mark Irwin.

Released in Highland Park, Illinois, U.S.A., Zingaro appeared in the 1960s. It was an apazine, distributed through the Fantasy Amateur Press Association.

Issue 1 was published in June 1964. It featured a 3 page article by Ed Cox entitled "Science Fiction and the Media. Letters were from Fritz Leiber, among others.

Issue 4 appeared in March 1965. It featured the 4 page short story "The Sorcerer Escapes", by Ben Solon. Cover art work was by REG.

Issue 5 was released in September 1965, with 6 following the same year; Issue 7 was published in March 1966, and the final issue, 8, in September 1966.

Skyrack #85, from December 1st, 1965, says, "Zingaro number 5 from Mark Irwin, Highland Park, Illinois, is also meaty and worth trying but at 35c (2/6d) is probably a little highly priced for the U.K. fan. Some very good Midwestcon photos here, however."