A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Star Wars zine)
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| Title: | A Galaxy Far, Far Away |
| Publisher: | Debbie Gitschlag |
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| Date(s): | 1983-87 |
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| Fandom: | Star Wars |
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away is a gen and het Star Wars anthology zine published by Debbie Gitschlag. There were five issues starting in 1983.
A Joint Project: Pen Pals!
Around 1984, two zines -- this one, and Citizens of the Cosmos -- began to offer a pen pal service.
Citizens of the Cosmos and A Galaxy Far, Far Away will finally offer a long-demanded pen pal list/service.This list will be available to all at $2,00 each. It will be approximately 25 pages long and contain the names and addresses of all who love Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Battlestar Galactica, The Tomorrow People, and many other types of science fiction and fantasy.
In addition, we will have a minimum amount of space for small ads, zines, 'wanted' and 'for sale' sections, and 'trade pals only'. ALL ads and pen pal listings will be printed free of charge. To receive a listing, however, will cost you, whether you are a subscriber to Citizens of the Cosmos or A Galaxy Far,Far Away, or not.
When sending in your listing to be printed, please be sure to PRINT or TYPE plainly. We will not run your ad if we can't read it. List your name, address, age, interests, hobbies, and whatever you'd like others to know about you. You MAY list in over one section if you want to.
We will include some great small pieces of artwork on our pen pal listIIf you'd like yours to be seen,send it to us with your ad.Art will be returned to you only if you provide the proper postage.
Our first listing of the Citizens of the Cosmos Pen Pals will be available after August 1st, 1984.Hurry and get your ad in to us before this fall listing is closed. We will not print another list until the New Year (1985!!).
Issue 1
A Galaxy Far, Far Away 1 was published in November 1983 and contains 159 pages.
From a flyer: "Our fiction involves many characters in the STAR WARS universe, but most in this issue center around Luke Skywalker."
- Return of the Dark Sun by Lynn Monfette ("During an Imperial/Rebel battle, a Rebel ship is captured. This story follows the fate of the captured Rebels and the steps taken by the Alliance to save them.")
- End and Beginning by Tammy Monfette ("Luke goes back to Dagobah to finish his Jedi training so he'll be able to take on anything during Han's rescue. The only trouble is that Leia has decided to join him.")
- Shrouded Haven by Kathy Sea ("On a mysterious hidden planet, Luke meets an old childhood friend of Leia's and discovers that she, too, is a Jedi... and was trained by Yoda!")
- The Lighter Side of the Force ("pages of great Star Wars Saga cartoons.")
- SW/TESB/ROTJ Super Trivia Questionnaire ("Test your memory and Jedi Powers on this this difficult and unusual trivia quiz.")
Issue 2
A Galaxy Far, Far Away 2 was published in May 1984 and contains 159 pages.
- Fairytale by Alma Hedrick ("Han Solo is Luke's only hope for survival after he is mysteriously poisoned... by a wizardress who wants Solo's help on a special and dangerous mission". Illoed by Kim Carnes.)
- Out in a Blaze of Gllory by Lynn Monfette ("The Rebellion finds an 'ideal' planet for their new base, but it doesn't turn out as perfect as they thought. Wedge Antilles meets the love of his life, a lovely Rebellion member named Gwin.")
- Alter Ego by Tammy Monfette ("An alternate universe SW story, Luke has had an accident and his memory is gone. He believes himself to be a Corellian smuggler named Luke Vader. Can Han bring him safely back to the Alliance?" Illoed by Suzy Sansom.)
- Reflections on a Saga ("A collection of poems from many talented writers, each with their own view and reflections on Star Wars. Alma Hedrick, Liz Gregory, Lynn Monfette, Doris Telford, Suzy Sansom, more.")
Issue 3
A Galaxy Far, Far Away 3 was published in April 1985 and contains 106 pages. The front and back cover is by Judy Wolfgram. The interior illos are by Myles Bos, Leslie Paul Diaz, Alma Hedrick, Betty Monfette, and Lynn Monfette.
Kathy Nycz typed this issue.
"The material in this fanzine is not intended to infringe in any way on the interests and rights held by the creator of Star Wars, Lucasfilm, Ltd., 20th Century Fox, etc. For permission to reprint any of the material within, please contact the author/artist..... Issues of A Galaxy Far, Far Away #1 and #2 are always available. Since we're a 'xerox' zine, we don't intend to go 'out-of-print."
- The Price of Error, fiction by Alma Hedrick (6)
- Star Trips: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Rebellion, part two, graphic/cartoon by Alma Hedrick (26)
- Last Dream of Home, fiction by Lynn Monfette (32)
- SaLAMARIAN Glossary (51)
- Shadow Pirates, fiction by Kathy Nycz (66)
- Zines, Ads, and Classifieds (94)
- poems by Alma Hendrick interspersed throughout: Dilemma, Reflection, Song for My Father, Darth Vader, Nightmare, A Droid's Lament, Justification, Before the Battle
inside page from issue #3, Alma Hedrick
inside page from issue #3, Leslie Paul Diaz
inside page from issue #3, Lynn Monfette
inside page from issue #3, Leslie Paul Diaz
inside page from issue #3, Leslie Paul Diaz
inside page from issue #3, Leslie Paul Diaz
Issue 4
A Galaxy Far, Far Away 4 was published in 1986 and has 113 pages. Contributors include Lynne Monfette, Sandy Hanson, Frances McMahan, Gerald Crotty, Tammy Monfette, David Hicks, Lynne Terry-Hicks and others.
- a story (Luke and Anakin Skywalker are kidnapped by the Emperor, who now rules in the absolute Darkness of the Force. But they find an unexpected means of escape as Leia and Han scour the galaxy and time itself for their lost Jedi.)
- From the Continuing Adventures of Luke Skywalker (A series of 3 short stories that take us beyond ROTJ and follow Luke as he makes new decisions about his own destiny.)
- For Better or Worse (Years after Han was court-martialed and thrown out of the military, he meets once again with his ex-fiancé and former commander who'd turned him in. Leia and Han must work together to outwit them this time.)
- poems, art, and ads
- filks by Marguerite O'Rourke
Issue 5
A Galaxy Far, Far Away 5 was published in 1986 and has 115 pages.
- The Wasted Dream by Tammy Monfette (Luke's mission was to find the new Empress, said to be taking over the Imperial Government in Palpatine's name. But he didn't find exactly what he expected. And what was he to do with Wedge, now that his friend was falling in love with the girl?)
- In the Forest of the Night by Alma Hedrick (After crashing on an Imperial-held planet, Luke encounters a mysterious mystical woman and her beautiful daughter who aid him in his flight. But with the Imperials hot on their trail, will they make it to the rendezvous with Han in time?
- Star Wars Word Wars (a collection of puzzles and games)
- more stories, poems and art by Catherine Flegel, Katherine Gillen, and Patti Flegel