Crystal Cavern (Beauty and the Beast anthology zine)

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Zine
Title:	Crystal Cavern
Publisher:	New Enterprise Publication & The Helpers Network UK
Editor(s):	Jacqui Clarke edited the first issue by herself, all other issues were edited by Jacqui Clarke and Gwen Lord
Date(s):	1990-2000
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Medium:	print zine
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Fandom:	Beauty and the Beast (TV)
Language:	English
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Crystal Cavern is a gen Beauty and the Beast (TV) fanzine, the first published in the UK.

About

When issue #12 was published, Gwen Lord (the editor) said:

[When] I started to put together Crystal Cavern No. 1, I felt sure [it] would be our one and only contribution to fanzines in this Beauty and the Beast fandom. Well, 51 fanzines later, here we are with the 52nd production which is Crystal Cavern 12!... I hope you'll enjoy some happy hours, of reading on your journey Below. Please help me continue to produce fanzines for us all, by sending in stories long, or short. We are all amateurs, simply doing our best, so do try your hand at writing one for me, as there's a wealth of untapped talent out there, as these stories prove.

Issue 1

cover of issue 1, Lynn Simpson

Crystal Cavern 1 was published in March 1990 and contains 61 pages.

The cover is by Lynn Simpson, the other art is by Lynn Simpson, Mary Page, Kim Tserkezie, and Clare Thornton.

This first in this series put out by Helper's Network UK contains mainly a collection of Classic Catherine and Vincent stories.

This issue is dedicated to:

True romantics everywhere.

Ron Koslow for his incredible creation.

Linda Hamilton, Ron Perlman, Roy Dotrice, and everyone else involved who brought Beauty and the Beast to life on our TV screens.

The fans, without whom this publication would not have been possible.

• Foreword by Jacqui Clarke (ii)
• The Eyes of the Beholder by Brian Longstaff (Set in a time before Catherine entered Vincent's life, and in which Vincent is saved from a mob by a blind girl.) (1)
• His Heart and Mind by Patricia Mydonell (13)
• Mouse -- Good Name by Mary Page (14)

• When Dreams Come True by Gwen Lord (A story about a fan who dozes off while watching her favorite episode and dreams she's in the Tunnels) (15)
• Tell Me from Cassandra's Collection (17)
• Long Day's Night by Sheri Green (18)
• Vincent by Ann Rideout (20)
• Come to Me in My Dreams by Pam Hewett (21)
• Dreams by Gwen Lord (22)
• The Generous Heart by Mary Page (23)
• Eulogy for a Nemesis by Alan T. Branhill (24)
• Reflection by J.A. Clarke (26)
• Lovers Found by Pam Hewett (An SND story in which Diana appears as a friend) (32)
• Memories by Pam Rideout (58)
• The Reunion by Melanie Strong (59)
• Crystal Cavern by Katrina Relf (61)

Issue 2

cover of issue 2, Gerda Eecklaert

Crystal Cavern 2 was published in August 1990 and has 120 pages. "A New Enterprise Publication for Helpers Network, UK" is printed on the front cover.

The cover is by Gerda Eecklaert, the interior art by Lynn Simpson, Clair Thornton, J.A. Clarke, Jane Curtis, Tasmyn Moth, Malcolm Thorley, and Helen Charlotte Hill.

One story is an Incredible Hulk crossover set in a post 3S universe in which Catherine is dead.

• Foreword by Jacqui and Gwen (ii)
• Desire by Helen Charlotte Hill (1)
• On Reflection by Gwen Lord (4)
• Vincent by Sarah Harvie (11)
• A Special Place by Louise Hyde (12)
• Dreams by Katrina Relf (18)
• To Story the Gates of Heaven by Alan T. Bramhill (19)
• A Certainty of Being by Sandra M. Deville (23)
• Young Vincent by Mary Page (25)
• Together Forever, Never Apart by Joanne Brickles (26)
• To Vincent on Your Birthday by Katrina Relf (31)
• The First Kiss by S.M. Maher (32)
• The Bond Unbroken by Babs Horne (34)
• Paradise by Brian H. Longstaff (35)
• The Longest Night by Janet M. Aspinall (36)
• Paracelsus by Mary Page (38)
• Everlasting Dream by Helen Charlotte Hill (39)
• Awakenings by Pam Hewett (40)
• The Unseen Visitor by Gwen Lord (44)
• Come To Me by Katrina Relf (47)
• The Intruder by Paul Wood (48)
• Reflection by David A. Crowther (61)
• Realities - Lovers Found Part 2 by Pauline Marshall (A sequel to the SND story, "Lovers Found," from Volume 1 (Diana again appears as a friend) (62)
• Escapades by J. Smith (79)
• Our Tiny Miracle by Mandy Hawthorn (86)
• A Woman's Tears by Janet M. Aspinall (87)
• For A Moment I Allowed Myself to Dream, Catherine by Kassandra (89)
• Forever by Jacky (90)
• A Soul In Torment by Patricia Macdonnell (90)
• Wishes and Dreams by Sheri Green (91)
• Lost by David A. Crowther (101)
• Beggar's Return by J.A. Clarke (expanded into a stand-alone zine) (102)
• United In Love by Mandy Hawthorn (114)
• The Crystal Cavern by Sandra M. Deville (115)
• Saviour by David A. Crowther (116)
• The Anniversary by J. Dugdale (117)

Issue 3

Crystal Cavern 3 was published in June 1991 and has 143 pages.

The cover is by Gerda Eecklaert, the interiors art is by Gerda Eecklaert, Penny Sutton, Jane Curtis, Lynn Simpson, and Carole Stevenson.

cover of issue #3, Gerda Eecklaert

It contains a mixture of story lines. "Obstacle of Love" is a sequel to "The Intruder found in Volume 2; "Unexplained Dreams" is Part 3 of "Lovers Found" begun in Volume 1. It also includes one story about "young Jacob Wells."

• Foreword (ii)
• Revelations: an Insight on the Missing Years by Anne Medlock (1)
• In Hope Deliver by David A. Crowther (14)
• Loves Interlude by Pauline Marshall (15)
• Obstacle of Love by Paul Wood (28)
• A David Comes to Judgement by J A Bartlam (39)
• Nightmares And Dreams by Janet M. Aspinall (41)
• The Minstrel by Ann Inkel (47)
• A Rose for Remembrance by Peter Wall (48)
• Birthday Surprise by Gwen Lord (53)
• To Make Dreams Truth by Sandra M. Deville (62)
• A Thought for Catherine by Kelly Hawthorn (70)
• Out of the Darkness by Katrina Relf (71)
• A Moment Lost by Paul Wood (72)
• Destiny by Linda Willan (77)
• My Hope - My Love by Katrina Relf (78)
• Unexplained Dreams - Lovers Found Part Three by Pauline Marshall (79)
• Too Deep For Tears by Maureen U.I. Wall (100)
• I Am by Sandra M. Deville (102)
• Lion Boy by Marilyn Mastin (103)
• The Moment of Union by John Duggan (109)
• The Dying of the Light by Janet Kilbourne ("Vincent's attempt to save Catherine---and Catherine's attempt to save herself---after she is poisoned by a defendant.") (110)
• To Seek A Dream by Babs Horne (137)
• The Sacrifice by Elaine Mallaband (138)
• Humanity In Tears by H.A. Taylor (143)

Issue 4

cover of issue #4, Gerda Eecklaert

Crystal Cavern 4 was published in October 1992 and has 121 pages.

flyer for issue #4

The art is by Gerda Eecklaert, Helen Charlotte Hill, Verity Norris, Jane Curtis, Helen Maiden.

This zine was a victim of a 1991 computer crash. See the editorial for the first Masquerades con zine.

• Nothing But The Night by Janet Kilbourne ("Pressures within Vincent start to mount, as first, Devin and then Lisa, leave the tunnels. Is it his fault they are gone? Adolescence is painful for everyone, but for Vincent it went deeper, no one could help him. Then the fever struck; Vincent was dying.")
• To The Future, poem by Linda Willan
• Always - Lovers Found, Part 4 by Pauline Marshall ("Catherine is a married lady no, with a child. Joe Maxwell has been promoted, and Elliot confides to his wife that he's had a visit from... Spirko's brother.")
• The Keeper of my Dreams, poem by Katrina Relf
• One Moment In Time by Sandra Deville ("Lovely tale, beautifully told of Vincent and Catherine's yearnings for all they hold dear - wanting to enjoy each other more intimately. They do nothing more physically than kiss, but it is delightful!")
• Somebody Else in Your Life by Sue Haley ("An unusual story and very well done. The enquiring [sic] mind of Elliot Burch goes soul-searching asking: when... why... how... Jealousy burning him up.")
• Storm by Amber James ("'Do not go, Catherine, not like this!' he pleaded. Anger flared. 'Just what am I supposed to do, Vincent? You have made it quite clear. You see me as a woman of MY world. There is no place for me in yours. All I am is a guest who has outstayed her welcome!' Meanwhile, there is a case of child abuse that Catherine wishes to put a stop to.")
• The Dream, poem by Joyce Murray
• Memory's Treasure Story, poem by Verity Norris
• Strange Cavalier by Peter Wall ("He who was once a potential rival for Catherine's affections, is now the proud Godfather to Jacob Elliot. Whey is Vincent meeting Bridget O'Donnell, and who is Jamie dating?")
• Heavenly Bond, poem by Sally-Ann Inkel
• The Rose by Joyce Clarke ("Elliot sat, a lonely figure in the back of his limousine, amid rush-hour traffic. Then he looked up and saw Catherine. 'Pull over, let me get out of this damn car!' Elliot leapt out, into the road.")
• (The End Of) Dreams by Stephanie Bruford ("Vincent awakes from a two month coma, asking for Catherine. Above, Catherine awakes from a two-month coma, asking for Vincent. Neither Charles Chandler or Jacob Wells know who they are asking for.")
• Winter Interlude by Lynn Burman ("It's Christmas Eve, midnight, as Catherine takes Vincent skating in Central Park, snow ball fights and all.")
• Exchange of Views, poem by Babs Horne
• The Sacrifice - Part 2 by Elaine Mallaband ("The operation failed. Catherne is pregnant. how is she going to tell Vincent and will he accept this child?")
• A Priceless Gift by Gwen Lord ("Why are all these good looking men calling a the office to take Cathy out? Why couldn't it be him, Joe wished. And anyway, why was she playing the field, when for two years now, there was someone so special in her life?")
• Memories - Both Lost And Found, poem by Peter Wall
• Loneliness, poem by Joyce Murray
• Sealed within the Heart by Helen Charlotte Hill ("The very tender story of how Vincent, Catherine, and baby Jacob are reunited... but not in the way you think.")
• The Land of Dreams, poem by Sandra Deville

Issue 5

cover of issue #5, Kathy Fidge

Crystal Cavern 5 was published in February 1995 and has 113 pages.

The art is by Helen Charlotte Hill, Kathy Fidge, Rosemary Hauer.

• The Time Is Now by Pauline Marshall
• Catherine's World by Katrina Relf
• Missing by Amber James
• To Live and Die for Thee by Jad
• He Is The Beast by Marilyn Mastin
• Metamorphosis by Jackie Skalsk
• Requiem by Janet Kilbourne
• A Fleeting Thought by David A. Crowther
• To Have A Dream... by Sally-Ann Inkel
• After Yuletide by Marilyn Mastin
• Can't Live Without You by Gwen Lord
• Rhapsody for a Returning Bluebird by J S Bartlam
• Everlasting Heaven by Mandy Hawthorn
• Caverns of the Mind by Linda Lawson
• Ode To Vincent by Edna Wilson
• The Mystery Man by Marilyn Mastin
• Everything by Katrina Relf
• From Vincent's Journal by Peter Wall
• Beauty by David A. Crowther
• Living Dreams by Pauline Marshall
• Thoughts of You by Katrina Relf
• Time by Melanie Strong
• Images by Linda Willan
• And All Will Be Well Again by Helen Charlotte Hill
• This Dark Soul by David A. Crowther

Issue 6

cover of issue #6

Crystal Cavern 6 was published in December 1996 and has 80 pages.

It was edited by Jacqui Armitage and Gwen Lord.

The art is by Rosemary Hauer.

• A Happy New Year by Rosemary Hauer
• I'll be Waiting by Gwen Lord
• A Whisper In Time by Glenys Walker
• Secret Wishes of the Heart by Glenys Walker
• Shelter from the storm by Glenys Walker
• The Sacrifices Part 3 - A New Life by Elaine Mallaband
• Elliot's Downfall by Gwen Lord
• A Mobster's Revenge by Wendy Lang

Issue 7

Crystal Cavern 7 was published in December 1997 and has 79 pages.

The art is by Renate Haller.

cover of issue #7, Renate Haller

• To Capture A Heart by Lisa D Hyslop
• There Is Always Tomorrow by Glenys Walker
• Sheer Love by Mandy Hawthorn
• Lost In The Night by Glenys Walkerm
• You're Never Alone by Joyce Murray
• Winterfest by Peg McNabb
• Beautiful Dreamer by Elaine Mallaband
• Dreams and Echoes by Lynette Combs

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7

Sensitive readers please note: While the stories are classic in nature, there is one poem at the end, Dreams and Echoes, that is quite sad.

Issue 8

Crystal Cavern 8 was published in August 1998 and has 98 pages.

cover of issue #8, Rosemary Hauer

The art is by Rosemary Hauer, Pat Paone, Pam Tuck, Renate and Verity.

• In The Beginning by Janet Kilbourne
• Father's Dilemma by Lorraine Beasley
• California Dreaming by Lynn Murphy
• Can The Bond Be Broken by Joyce Murray
• The Wall Painting by Gwen Lord
• Conspiracy by Lorraine Beasley
• When Dreams Must End by Janet Kilbourne
• Sheer Love by Mandy Hawthorn
• A Happier Ending by Lynn Murphy
• Bold Protector by Lorraine Beasley

Issue 9

Crystal Cavern 9 was published in September 1999 and has 67 pages.

cover of issue #9, Renate Haller

The art is by Helen Charlotte Hill, M. Broers, and Renate Haller.

• A Very Pleasant Evening by Lynn Murphy
• Her Heart's Desire by Lorraine Beasley
• Serena's Visit by Lynn Murphy
• An Adventure for Charles by Lynn Murphy
• Mood Indigo by Lorraine Beasley
• Get Well Soon by Lynn Murphy
• Reflections: Full Circle by Robert Mirnik
• Reflections II: My Soul To Take by Robert Mirnik

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 9

While 6 of the 8 stories are classic/continuing classic, the stories Reflections: Full Circle and Reflections II: My Soul To Take by Robert Mirnik assume the events of 3rd season and tell a story from an older Jacob's (Vincent and Catherine's son) point of view.

Issue 10

Crystal Cavern 10 was published in March 2000 and has 71 pages.

cover of issue #10, Renate Haller

The art is by Renate Haller and Rosemarie Hauer.

• Noisy Nights by Wendy Tunnard
• The True Meaning of Christmas by Elizabeth D. Hyslop
• Time Goes By by Gwen Lord
• Link by Marilyn Mastin
• Vincent's Vocation by Lyn Murphy

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 10

While the 6 stories are classic/continuing classic, the story As Time Goes By by Gwen Lord is a sad one, as might be surmised by the title.

NOTE: In the story Link by Marilyn Mastin Vincent is drugged and raped.

Issue 11

Crystal Cavern 11 was published in October 2000 and contains 50 pages.

cover of issue #11, Verity Norris

The cover is by Verity Norris, art by Sue Green, Elke Prietl, Chuckie, Burge, Carol Stevenson, and Anna Stinson.

• The Spirit of Christmas by Lorraine Beasley
• Catherine's Afternoon Off by Lynn Murphy
• T'was a dream—or was it? by Gwen Lord
• Together Again by Tess Freeman
• To Realise The Dream by Tess Freeman
• A Safe Haven by Lynn Murphy
• Another Time - Another Place by Gwen Lord
• Poem by Suzie Prince

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 11

NOTE: The stories Together Again and To Realise the Dream by Tess Freeman are sequels to the story All Things New which was published in the zine Tapestry Tales 1. The editor notes that Tapestry Tales has merged with the Crystal Cavern series.

Issue 12

Crystal Cavern 12 was published in Fall 2001 and contains 64 pages.

cover of issue #12, Kevin Barnes

It was edited by Gwen Lord and Katie Atkins. The art is by Kevin Barnes.

From the flyer:

Eleven stories to warm your heart, as you join Vincent and Catherine... Father and Mary... Mouse and Devin, in a world below Central Park.

• The Moon Child
• Mike's First Winterfest
• When Darkness Ends
• A Bit of Magic
• A Night of Magic
• Good-bye My Love
• My Life
• When Fate Plays a Hand
• Mirror, Mirror
• Time
• Missing You
• Epiphany

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 12

Most of the stories are classic/continuing classic, however in the story Epiphany by Robert Mirnik, Vincent is visited by Catherine's ghost, or rather her spirit from the future.

Sensitive readers should note that the story Good-bye My Love, My Life by Stephanie Bruford deals with Catherine having cancer.

The story Time by Melanie Strong is reprinted from the zine Skyline 2

Classic poems by Shakespeare, Robert Frost, Matthew Arnold Percy Bysshe Shelly, William Wordsworth, Ranier Maria Rilke, and Lord Byron are included.