Beyond Antares (Australian Star Trek: TOS zine)

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Zine
Title: Beyond Antares
Publisher: Astrex/Clarke & Keating Ink/R & S Publications
Editor(s): Susan Smith-Clarke and Joanne Keating
Date(s): 1977?-1993?[1]
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Medium: print zine
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Fandom: Star Trek: TOS
Language: English
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Contents

group photo of issues #1-#15

The National Library of Australia website states "Beyond Antares, for long the official fanzine of the club Astrex, became one of the longest running Star Trek publications in the country. After its first beginnings, it was consistently a well-produced and well-edited fanzine, which deserved its long support from writers, artists and readers."[1]

Each issue had between 30 and 40 pages and contains fiction, poetry, art, articles and reviews.

It is the sister fanzine to the het and slash Beyond Antares R-Rated fanzine also published by Astrex Star Trek Club of Australia. Copies of both sets of fanzines are in the Australian National Archives. ."[2]

Issue 1

cover of issue #1

Beyond Antares 1 was published in 1975 and has 42 pages.

Issue 2

cover of issue #2

Beyond Antares 2 has 34 pages.

Issue 3

Beyond Antares 3 has 34 pages. It contains "A Wee Bit of Scotch" by Susan Clarke.

cover of issue #3

Issue 4

Beyond Antares 4 was published in 1977 and has 46 pages. The cover is by Diane Marchant.

cover of issue #4, Diane Marchant

Issues 5

cover of issue #5

Beyond Antares 5 was published in 1977 and has 41 pages.

  • Towards Destiny by Sue Man Chew (Blake's 7)
  • other unknown content

Issue 6


Issue 7

Beyond Antares 7 has 42 pages.

cover of issue #7


Issue 8

cover of issue #8

Beyond Antares 8 has 42 pages.

Issue 9

Beyond Antares 9 has 33 pages.

cover of issue #9


Issue 10

cover of issue #10

Beyond Antares 10 has 37 pages.

Issue 11

cover of issue #11

Beyond Antares 11 has 41 pages.

Issue 12

cover of of issue #12, TED

Beyond Antares 12 (Special Vulcan Issue) was published in 1979 and is 36 pages long.

  • The Illogic Of Logic (Characterization of Spock) (2 pages)
  • The Islands (10 pages)
  • The Logical Choice (15 pages)
  • Vulcan Quiz (2 pages)


Issue 13

Beyond Antares 13 has 36 pages.

cover of issue #13


Issue 14

Beyond Antares 14 was published in October 1979 and has 27 pages. It is a single novel by Frankie L. Seymour called Nor All Your Tears about Edith Keeler and The Guardian. There are about six illustrations by Randy Ash, Ted Engelbart, Shayne McCormack, Val Rogers and Elsie Sager.

From the editorial: "Before people comment on my inaccurate spelling, let me point out that I use Spelling Reform One, which is a gradual method of rationalisation of English spelling which became stagnant with the coming of print. I must point out that I nowhere near the only editor that does so. The Teacher's magazine 'Feedback' is printed in SR1, so are many science journals -- not just here but overseas as well. Spelling Reform is a world-wide thing. The Australian sf magazine 'Crux' is printed throughout using SRq is you wish to read more. SR1: write 'e' for the clear short vowel-sound as in 'bet' regardless of present usage: eny, redy, sed, etc."

while this was certainly the cover of issue #17, it may also be the cover of issue #14, artist is Lana Fahey
inside page of issue #14
art from issue #14


Issue 15

Beyond Antares 15 was published in 1979 and has 43 pages.

cover of issue #15


Issue 16

Beyond Antares 16 has 43 pages.

Issue 17

interior from issue #17
interior from issue #17
frontispiece of issue #17, this may also be the over of issue #14...
cover of issue #17, Lana Fahey

Beyond Antares 17 was published in January 1982 and contains 43 pages. It is a single Scotty/Uhura novel by Susan Clarke called "Moonwind". There were 100 copies printed.

The interior art is by April Beare, Alison Bloomfield, Lana Fahey (cover), Terry Jeeves, Esther Mace, Mike McGann, and Elsie Sager.

Issue 18/19

cover of issue #18/19

Beyond Antares 18/19 was published in 1982 and is 75 pages long.

  • How Spock Got A Fish In His Computer (5 pages)
  • The Man At The Bar (7 pages)
  • An Overlooked Corner Of Space (15 pages)
  • Never Again (4 pages)
  • Weak Knees, Spotted Troubles and The Interrupted Honeymoon (6 pages)
  • Hoodwinked (18 pages) by Ian McLean
  • The Guildsman (4 pages)


Issue 20

cover of issue #20 by Robin Walker

Beyond Antares 20 was published in June 1982 and is 60 pages long. Front cover by Robin Walker. This issue was dedicated to the "Women of Star Trek."

  • A Model Officer by Ian McLean (4 pages)
  • Assignment Number Seven by Narrelle Harris (22 pages)
  • Art Portfolio: The Heroines Of Star Trek (14 pages)
  • A Pub Conversation by Sue Bursztynski
  • Shenandoah by Josephine Wenck (14 pages)
  • Letters
  • Artists: Randy Ash, Ted Engelbart, Lana Fahey , Harvey Kong Tin, Esther Mace, Michael McGann, John Parks, Marianne Plumridge, Elsie Sager, Girija Tenneti, and Kamuc Tenneti.

  • art from issue #20, Kamu Tenetti

  • art from issue #20, Girija Tenetti

  • art from issue #20, Marianne Plumridge

  • art from issue #20, Ted Engelbart

  • art from issue #20, Michael McGann

  • art from issue #20, Elsie Sager

  • art from issue #20, Randy Ash

  • art from issue #20, Esther Mace

  • art from issue #20, John Parks

  • art from issue #20, Ted Engelbart

  • art from issue #20, Harvey Kong Tin

  • art from issue #20, Lana Fahey

Issue 21

cover of issue #21

Beyond Antares 21 was published in 1982 and is 57 pages long.

  • Aftermath (17 pages)
  • Thought For Food (2 pages)
  • Sleep, Bones, Sleep (9 pages)
  • Star Wreck (5 pages)
  • McCoy, The Right Kind Of Different (22 pages)


Issue 22

back cover of issue #22, Katnu Tenneti, "Happiness is a thing called a Sehlat"
front cover of issue #22 by Susan Campbell

Beyond Antares 22 was published in 1983 and is 59 pages long.

  • Seeker Through The Universe by Betsi Ashton (4 pages)
  • Transition by Susan Clarke (20 pages)
  • Mind Meld by Marianne Plumridge (2 pages)
  • Departure by Sue Bursztynski & Adrienne Losin (7 pages)
  • The Dark One by Dyanne Sharp (3 pages)
  • Cancelled Connection by Ruth Dick-Smith (16 pages)
  • Epilogue/Prologue by Marianne Plumridge
  • Letters from our readers

Artwork

  • Front cover by Susan Campbell
  • Ruth Dick-Smith
  • Esther Mace
  • Lana Brown
  • Shayne McCormack
  • Elsie Sager
  • Katnu Tenneti (back cover)
  • Julie Townsend

  • art from issue #22, Esther Mace

  • art from issue #22, Lana Brown

  • art from issue #22, Elsie Sager

  • art from issue #22, Ruth Dick-Smith

Issue 23

cover of issue #23

Beyond Antares 23 was published in January 1984 and is 46 pages long. It is the Astrex Literary Competition Special Issue which features the winners of the 1982 writing competition. Art by Alison Bloomfield, Lana Brown, Lana Fahey (same as Brown?), Russell Grey, Harvey Kong Tin, Michael McGann, Esther Mace, Diane Marchant, Igor Spajic.

  • Disbelief by Patricia Splite, poem (5)
  • Night Watch by Patricia Splite (6)
  • Once by Eden Kane (9)
  • The Concert by Patricia Splite (11)
  • I Call You Friend by Marianne Plumridge (24)
  • Star Trek: The Klingons Blast Back by Adam Saliba and John Vassila (25)
  • Rec Room by Edwina Harvey (27)
  • Sonnet from the Romulan, filk by Bev Wright (29)
  • Fanzine Reviews by Susan Clarke (31)
  • book reviews (The Other Side of the Galaxy, Blackfire) (35)
  • film reviews (Dark Crystal, Blade Runner) (37)
  • Lettercol (44)

  • art from issue #23, Diane Marchant

  • art from issue #23, Lana Fahey

  • art from issue #23, Mike McGann

  • art from issue #23, Russell Grey

  • art from issue #23, Igor Spajic

  • art from issue #23, Russell Grey

  • art from issue #23, Esther Mace, Blade Runner

  • art from issue #23, Lana Brown

Issue 24

Beyond Antares 24 was published in August 1984 and has 46 pages. It contains a single story by Bev Wright that deals with Klingons, apparent betrayals, and a surprising change of mind for Kirk.

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 24

Chameleon' by Bev Wright, artwork and letters of comment. A straightforward adventure story, in a writing style that is easy to read. The story concerns a hypno device that the Klingons are using to subvert Federation personnel to the Empire. Kang captures Spock and attempts to convert him. Spock resists the device but plays along in order to keep his life. Kirk realises that Spock is still loyal, but nevertheless is lured into Kang's trap. It is left to Uhura and two women friends (Christine Chapel and Della Corning) to save the day. The story has some nice touches, in that the women are shown to be friends and not rivals, even though Chris and Della get off to a bad start through a discussion about Spock. Each soon sees the other's point of view, apologies are made and they become good friends. Della is attractive, of course, but although she gets admiring looks from men, and high praise from Scotty, no romance develops. Thus 'Chameleon' is saved from becoming a Mary-Sue story. [3]

Issue 25

cover of issue #25

Beyond Antares 25 was published in 1984 and is 45 pages long.

  • Pride Of The Fleet (6 pages)
  • They Walked Slowly Into The Sunset (1 page)
  • Girl Friday (10 pages)
  • Art Portfolio (8 pages)
  • Tell Me A Story, Grandfather (6 pages)
  • He (2 pages)


Issue 26

cover of issue #26

Beyond Antares 26 was published in 1985 and is 50 pages long. Art by Ted Englebart, Donna Angus, Randy Ash, Russell Grey, Shayne McCormack, Michael McGann, Marianne Plummridge, and Elsie Sager.

  • "Tradition" by Helen Sargeant
  • "Zarabeth" by Marianne Plummridge
  • "Transition" by Linda McCarthy
  • "Catharsis" by Julie Johnson
  • "Requiem" by Ruth Collerson
  • "With Ice In My Heart" by Linda Knorr
  • "That Which Survives" by Lana Brown
  • "My Vulcan Friend" by Patricia De Voss
  • "Tridimensional Chess" by Tim North
  • "The Romulan" by Jo Wenck


Issue 27

Beyond Antares 27 has 46 pages.

Issue 28

cover of issue #28

Beyond Antares 28 was published in 1986 and is 64 pages long.

  • Khan’s Story (16 pages)
  • Suppose (3 pages)
  • Dialogue (2 pages)
  • Again No More Angels (16 pages)
  • Samuel J. Kirk: His Jotting Book) (9 pages)
  • Reviews (9 pages)


Issue 29

cover of issue #29

Beyond Antares 29 has 58 pages.

Issue 30/31

1988 flyer for issue #30/31

Beyond Antares 30/31 was published in 1988, is a double issue, and has 128 pages.

  • The Courtyard by Michelle Carter
  • Teddy Bear by Wilson de Silva
  • other fiction by Hazel Dodd, Sue Isle, Jenny Bozovic, Helen Sargeant, Monica Mitchell, Sheryl Peterson, and Robert Jan
  • the art includes a Scotty portfolio

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 30/31

Beyond Antares issue 30/31 is another Australian zine. It has a little of everything, so I suppose you could call it a general Trek (Classic) zine. But the thing that sticks out in my mind is the humor. There were two stories, and "The Star Fleet Entrance Exam" which were so much fun I had to read them out loud to my husband (a non-Trekker, although he has always enjoyed watching Trek) because I kept laughing out loud while I was reading them. Enough said. [4]

Issue 32

cover of issue #32, Marianne Plumridge

Beyond Antares 32 was published in 1988, is 60 pages long. It was guest-edited by Marianne Plumridge who also did the cover. Stories by Jenny Bozovic, Narelle Harris, Margaret Pitcher, & others. Poetry by Marianne & L. Tristy Spence. Other art by Marianne, Dorinda Francis, Ian McLean & Kamu Tenneti.

  • Two Of A Kind (Saavik story) (6 pages)
  • The Gift (Sarek & Amanda) (2 pages)
  • Star Trek Writer’s Guide (2 pages)
  • Final Victory (Spock tries to overcome his second Pon Farr and the Enterprise is to ofar from Vulcan) (28 pages)
  • Late In The Season by Bozovic (Kirk tries to lose some weight) (6 pages)

Issue 33

Beyond Antares 33 has 60 pages. This issue has stories covering classic Trek to Next Gen. Stories by Roslyn von Werstak, Ann Hart, Marianne Plumridge, Margaret Pitcher & others. Lots of art by Roslyn & others.

Issue 34

back cover of issue #34
cover of issue #34, Marianne Plumridge

Beyond Antares #34 was published in 1993 and contains 57 pages. Front cover: Marianne Plumridge. Back cover: signed R. Paterson.

  • "The Treatment of Women in Trek" (p.7-10) by Sue Bursztynski - Article.
  • "The Price of Experience" (p.11-16) by George Ivanov (TNG - Wesley's first love)
  • "Extracts from the Personal Log of Dr. Leonard McCoy, M.D." (p.25-47) an AU by Christine Hawkins

Issue 35

Beyond Antares #35 contains 60 pages. This issue contains two stories by SeM Felby as well as work by Shayne McCormack & Sue Bursztynski and others. Featuring Data from ST:TNG.

Issue 36

Beyond Antares #36 contains a novella by Ruth Waters. Illustrated by Ruth.

Special 20th Anniversary Edition

Beyond Antares -- Special 20th Anniversary Edition was published in 1992 and contains about 200 pages as well as a letter column & complete index & cross reference to all previous issues of Beyond Antares. Art by Donna Angus, Linda Cox Chan, Bernice Cuffe, Robert Jan, Merridy Johnson, Shayne McCormack, Mike McGann, Roslyn Patterson, Amanda Plumridge, Marianne Plumridge, Melody Rondeau, Elsie Sager, Igor Spajic, and Ruth Waters. Contains the following stories:

cover of Special 20th Anniversary Edition by Marianne Plumridge
  • "Gene Roddenberry: An Appreciation" by C. M. Barkley
  • "Star Trek: The Continuing Voyages" by Stephanie Kane
  • "Starship" by Susan Amies
  • "Home" by G. J. Christison
  • "Parting Thoughts" by Roslyn Patterson
  • "Pretty in Pink" by Jackie Marshall
  • "The Lesson" by Roslyn Patterson
  • "Arid Land" by Teresa Sarik
  • "The Day the Enterprise Mutinied" by Sue Burszrynski and Susan Clarke
  • "A Time of Passing" by Bill Hupe
  • "No Real Choice" by Margaret Pitcher
  • "Remember When the Star Shone Brighter" by Patricia de Voss
  • "Reflections" by Gail Christison

References

  1. ↑ National Library of Australia - Susan Smith-Clarke Fanzine Collection. Accessed October 5, 2008.
  2. ↑ - "Fanzines - the Final Frontier", published by the National Library of Australia News, November 1998. Accessed Jan 10, 2010.
  3. ↑ from Truffles
  4. ↑ from The Trekzine Times v.1 n.3
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