Donaldism [SEP] named after
Donaldism
Donaldism is the fandom associated with Disney comics and cartoons. The name refers to Donald Duck and was first used by author Jon Gisle in his book "Donaldismen" in 1973.
In some (especially European) countries, donaldism is mainly centred on comics and comic strips, while in other countries, e.g. the US, these are largely neglected while motion pictures and shorts are relatively much more popular. Originally the term, as defined by Gisle, referred to a "Research branch as well as the material that
" ("The Donaldist").
In the homeland of donaldism, Norway, the fanzine "Donaldisten" ("The Donaldist") has been published since 1973. The donaldistic society "Gammeldonaldismens Venner" ("Friends of the Early Donaldism"), founded 1975, issued "Donaldisten" in the years 1975-88. Focusing on Jon Gisle's definition of donaldism, the issues contain many research results.
In 1995 publication of Donaldisten was continued by a new society, "Donaldistene" ("The