From a Certain Point of View
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| Title: | From a Certain Point of View | |
| Publisher: | Shoestring Press/Whine Press | |
| Editor(s): | Carolyn Cooper | |
| Date(s): | 1985-1994 | |
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| Fandom: | Star Wars | |
| Language: | English | |
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From a Certain Point of View was a Star Wars zine, with an emphasis on Luke Skywalker stories. There were ten issues.
Issue 1
From a Certain Point of View 1 (80 pages) It was published in 1985. A review in Southern Enclave #11 says it "Stresses the upbeat and the humorous, and offers an easy evening of light reading and some rather striking interior colors and cover art."
Half the zines have Han on the front cover and half have Luke. Fans could request which one they wanted.
Stories:
- Nothing Ever Happens (Running away from home solved six year old Luke Skywalker’s boredom—with a vengeance) (7 pages)
- Cartoonist’s Gallery (6 pages)
- Wedding Bells (Leia’s getting married—but to whom, or what?) (11 pages) by Susan Sizemore. (From a reviewer in Southern Enclave: "The main character has to be one of my favorite fan-created personalities-- Leia's Aunt Aliin, a terribly officious and wry woman who decides that Leia must get married to a rather cumbrous, unattractive prince from a race that refers to women as "things". Much to Leia's rage. Aunt Aliin decides this is the best way to save her rebel niece's life from the Emperor's clutches. Having absolutely no pretensions about itself, this story was thoroughly enjoyable for its freshness and sense of humor.")
- Artist’s Gallery (9 pages) by Dani Lane
- Echo (Somehow Leia always knew Luke was her brother, but how and what past shadows came forth that night) (3 pages)
- Between A Father and A Son (What passes between a father and a son when one is found and lost again) (1 page)
- One Small Thing (Han Solo was just minding his own business, enjoying some free time when a starving pickpocket made his day) (12 pages) by Carolyn Cooper.
- Just A Little Something I Picked Up (Luke Skywalker gets a little surprise. What do you do with a Jedi’s daughter—especially when she prefers Han) (20 pages) by Carolyn Cooper.
- Not Everyone (Does everyone have the Force? Han thinks not and with good reason) (2 pages) by Marcia Brin (Offers a great little argument between the Big Three about that nagging question, "Does everyone have the Force?" Han adamantly says no, but watch for that clever ending.)
- Ben's Lament, a poem by Linda Vandriver, illustrated by Dani Lane (Ben regrets his failure with Anakin.)
Issue 2
From a Certain Point of View 2 was published in 1986 and contains 187 pages. It has a blank front cover page which opens to reveal the 2-page cover. From an ad in Southern Enclaves: " How did Han lose his cookies? The real scoop behind the royal wedding? Is the honeymoon over? Will Beru make the worst dressed list?"
Issue 3
From a Certain Point of View 3 was published in 1987 and contains 146 pages (five stories).
From an ad in Southern Enclave: "What monumental battle are the Rebels losing the day after the Death Star? What's General Solo's son up to with a heavy blaster and a bottle of Upland Reserves? Han and Chewie with a steady, legal job? What Naughty Bits of trouble is Hanna Beru in now?"
Issue 4
From a Certain Point of View 4 was published in 1989 and has 138 pages. From an ad in Southern Enclave: "The secrets of the Rebel stars exposed! Will a certain former smuggler complete his mission or end up in the slammer? Was the Bespin incident really a happy ending? Were those Kessel runs as peaceful as Han remembers? Plus, the exciting 76-page conclusion to Hanna Beru on Ord Mantell."
- Contact In Issquay (34 pages)
- Always In Motion Is The Future (12 pages)
- An Average Day On A Kessel Spice Run (12 pages)
- A Fine Time Was Had By All (65 pages)
Issue 5
From a Certain Point of View 5 was published in 1990 and is 198 pages long. It is the "Romance Edition." From an ad in Southern Enclave: "He drew women like a magnet and Hanna Beru could not resist him. What dark forces plotted against them? Can Leia survive the eesires of two men? What tragic secret is Han Solo hiding? Luke Skywalker must find the lost Jedi secrets, and his only link is a mysterious and desirable woman. It is the usual roundup of suspects, quality writing and fun!"
- And They Call It Puppy Love (21 pages)
- Empire and Foundation (5 pages)
- And For The Republic (61 pages)
- Past Shadows, Future Voices (108 pages)
Issue 6
From a Certain Point of View 6 was published in 1994. It is the "Family Values Issue." From an ad in Southern Enclave: "I'm looking for some good stories and art with our heroes and their childhoods, children, family relationships (maybe Han and Leia's wedding?), etc. As always, FACPOV prefers upbeat, positive pieces with our heroes as a prominent part, but I'll look at well-written dark drama."
