Definitions of Love

Zine
Title:	Definitions of Love
Publisher:	Penreddy Publication
Editor(s):	Kay Simon, Dianne Mann, L. Brooks
Date(s):	1989-1991
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Medium:	print zine
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Fandom:	Beauty and the Beast (TV)
Language:	English
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Definitions of Love is a het Beauty and the Beast (TV) anthology.

The first issue was edited by Kay Simon, Dianne Mann, and L. Brooks. The other issues were edited by Kay Simon alone.

Issue 1

Definitions of Love 1 was published in March 1989 and contains 186 pages.

The cover and single interior illustration are by Lynne Gutshall.

The first volume in a series that focuses on Vincent, Catherine and the characters that touch their lives. Elliot, Jamie, Mouse and Catherine's parents, Charles and Caroline, appear. One story, 'The Definition Of Love,' is presented as a screenplay.

flyer for issue #1 with table of contents, click to read

cover of issue #1, Lynne Gutshall

From the editorial by Kay Simon:

This 'zine was born over the telephone, in the vein of Mickey and Judy's "hey, let's put on a show!". Last summer, the JND Writing Group had just written a script. We were ready to send it when Witt-Thomas stopped accepting unagented submissions. The 'zine and script names suggested themselves from the appropriate Marvell poem; the rest, as they say, is history.

Several wonderful people need to be thanked for their efforts in bringing DOL about. I would like to thank my Co- Editors for their patience, hard work, and support, often on details one would not think necessary or possible for a publication to endure. I would also like to thank Sharon Wells for her continuing support, and for allowing me to edit her stories for her own "Book of Secrets II and "III". The experience has been more than fun, it has been educational, her support and encouragement often invaluable after a frustrating day. I would also like to thank Lynne Gutshall for the use of her outstanding illustrations, and for previously allowing me to participate as a Co-Editor in her own 'zine, "Heartsounds I".

And of course, the enchantment would not be possible without the entire cast and crew of "Beauty and the Beast", nor the creative minds of the writing-producing force behind them.

I look upon fan writing as a window of opportunity which can only open wider as my experience and horizons broaden. Possibly to the real fantasy worlds which await...

Again, thank you for your patience and support, and I hope your hearts will be captured as ours have been by the characters and their lives which follow.

I continue to receive positive mail about the "Vina" character which first appeared in "Heartsounds In. Since new "Vina Stories" somehow keep pouring themselves onto my disks, I anticipate a "Vina, Vina" 'zine late summer. Hint to "Vina" fans: she may appear in other 'zines, as well.

From the editorial by Dianne Mann:

Thank you for purchasing "Definitions of Love", and I hope you enjoy the different stories that are included in it. I have been a fan of "Beauty and The Beast" since the fourth episode, when my mother called me and said I should watch this really fantastic and different show. I decided to check it out and I was hooked.

I have been writing short stories on and off for about ten years now. I especially enjoy writing romantic stories, so Vincent and Catherine's relationship was the perfect storyline for me to pursue. I hate to think of how many work-nights I have been up at two in the morning writing stories, because I just couldn't sleep until I had it written down. Thank goodness for my computer!

From the editorial by L. Brooks:

I little expected when I sat down to watch television in September, 1987 that my simple action would change my life. Of course, what I sat down to watch that night was "Beauty and the Beast". Vincent isn't the only one who can say "mine was a different life before."

"Beauty and the Beast" entralled [sic] me, set my imagination soaring, and pointed me in several different directions. Writing was one of those directions. I had always dreamed and talked about writing. But, truth be told, talking about writing was all I ever did. I never progressed beyond the dream of writing. The dream was enough, the writing was too much effort. Fear was also a factor. It was much easier not to try, rather than risk the possibility of failure, especially with something as personal and public as writing.

If nothing else (and there is much, much more), "Beauty and the Beast" encouraged me -- no, that's not strong enough -- it demanded that I try to realize my dream. You will be reading the results of my first attempt to write something other than term papers or business. I hope my story and poems please you. I very much enjoyed writing them for you.

• Editor's Letters by Kay Simon, Dianne Mann and L. Brooks (4)
• Crossroads, poetry by L. Brooks (7)
• The Definition of Love poetry by Andrew Marvell (1621 - 1678) (8)
• The Definition of Love poetry by Kay Simon & Dianne Mann (9)
• How Did He Know? poetry by Kay Simon (71)
• The Definition of Love: Epilogue ("Simon, Mann, Cramer, Brooks, as laid out in the Marvell poem of the 1600's, love cannot be denied, even by the challenge of death, script format." Includes a long explanation of how this script-format story was created.) (72)
• Always in My Heart by Diane Mann ("Diane Mann's enthusiastic continuance of "Happy Life", where a demented follower of Paracelsus slowly poisons Father.") (75)
• puzzle, poetry by L. Brooks (100)
• Vincent and Catherine, art by Lynne Gutshall (101)
• Shadows in his Mind, poetry by Kay Simon (102)
• Reprise by L. Brooks ("L. Brooks gives us Charles poignant memories of Cathy's mother, Caroline, triggered by Catherine's breakdown in "Happy Life") (103)
• The Lady of Caverns by Jenny Dubler ("Jenny Dubler's Pascal teaches blind [Gallie?] the pipes while [Gallie?] teaches him courage; they both learn about love; with special Winslow flashbacks.") (139)
• Below-Below, poetry by Kay Simon (176)
• Whispering City (Prologue) ("Kay Simon's foray into a near future. Elliot Burch, taken down by Max Avery, learns he does need friendship. Catherine is lost to him; is there a tough enough tunnel woman to befriend him?") (177)

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  from issue #1, Lynne Gutshall

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  from issue #1

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1

This zine will appeal to those who crave amore in-depth look at the secondary characters, Well done stories centering around Pascal, Catherine's parents and Jamie. Not alot of Vincent and Catherine. Spirals were not large enough making the pages towards the end difficult to turn.

Print Quality - 3.5

Proofreading - 3.0

Sexual Content - 1.3

Plot - 3.3

Character Integrity - 4.0

Believability - 3.3

Issue 2

Definitions of Love 2 was published in 1989 and contains 191 pages.

The art is by J. Ley and Holly Riedel.

Volume 2's story lines focus on Catherine and Vincent and the ancillary characters from 1st and 2nd seasons. Part 2 of 'The Whispering City' is presented and is continued in Volume III.

cover of issue #2, J. Ley

From the editorial:

When the idea of "Definitions of Love I" came about, there was no thought of anything but a showcase for three interesting stories and a script. The response to this concept of exploring ancillary characters in the "Beauty and the Beast· universe has been enormously gratifying, however; enough so that the de facto "Definitions of Love II" has become a reality, not a possibility.

The 1989-1990 season remains an enigma: Catherine's fate is still unsure. So I present "Definitions of Love II" as an alternate universe concurrent with the second-season on-screen storyline. In this universe, the Vincent- Catherine dream will endure unchanged, at least within this avenue of media-fiction.

[...]

I would like to dedicate this book to Linda and Shelley, who have shown us all that there is hope for IT: that wonderful balance of professional and personal successes. Their visit to StarCon was an inspiration. May there be many more.

• Editorial: The Stories Continue (4)
• The Fire and the Rose by Edith Crowe (also in Bondstories #11 and The Wings That Fly Us Home) (5)
• For Geoffrey, poem by Margaret Davis (40)
• Gather Ye Rosebuds by Margaret Davis (41)
• The Primeval Tunnel Scream by Kay Simon (53)
• Perchance to Dream by Betty Neiswender
• Reflections of Catherine's Self, poem by Margaret Davis (70)
• but where is Catherine? by Kay Simon (71)
• Mouse's Story by Catherine Stanley (73)
• From Catatonia's Lair, poem by Kay Simon (96)
• Though Lovers Be Lost, poem by Kay Simon (97)
• Bobo Goes Below by Kay Simon (99)
• Loneliness, poem by Margaret Davis (116)
• Sara Jacob by Bobbi Ambrosino (117)
• To the Haven of Below, poem by Kay Simon (162)
• All the Way Down to Heaven by Kay Simon (163)
• The Whispering City, part two by Kay Simon (177)

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  from issue #2, J. Ley

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  from issue #2, J. Ley

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  from issue #2, Holly Riedel

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  from issue #2, J. Ley

Issue 3

Definitions of Love 3 was published in 1990 and contains 175 pages.

The art is by Phyllis Berwick, Barbara Gudlauski, Jacquelyn Kapke, Shirley Leonard, J. Ley, Kay Simon, Holly Riedel, Chris Schacter, and Kathy Jacobson.

The third volume of the series contains more stories featuring Vincent, Catherine, Devin, Elliot and Jamie. 'Candle To Candle' (by Edith Crowe) is the sequel to 'The Fire And The Rose' found in Volume II. 'Whispering City, Part III' is also included.

cover of issue #3, J. Ley

From Kay's editorial:

Tunnelcon upon us... Oh, what a lovely thought! Three days of festivities featuring our favorite variation of the beloved fairytale "Beauty and the Beast." Hundreds of rose lovers will congregate to share that which is the best of each of us, and to celebrate the dream which shall never die.

But inherent in any rosebush are thorns, and the continuing onslaught of rumors and petty political interfan-fighting throws a pall over what should be a joyous reunion for many fans and a wondrous introduction to many of the most devoted people the fandom has to offer.

I will say only that I hope the spirit of the show will envelop any of these animosities during Tunnelcon so we can enjoy the event to the fullest.

[...]

Please enjoy [this zine]. I am always interested in hearing from you, whether (yea) good or (sigh) bad. Your words make it all worth while.

• Editorial (6)

• Candle to Candle by Edith Crowe (also in The Wings That Fly Us Home and Bondstories #11) (9)
• A Bittersweet Momen, poem by Mari Lynn (77)
• Mouse and the Microwave by Margaret Davis (79)
• Catherine's Litany, poem by Barbara McIntyre (85)
• Twin Roses by Jenny Bozovnic (87)
• Astral Majesties, poem by Bobbi (161)
• The Whispering City, part three by Kay Simon (to be continued) (163)
• Catherine is Here by Dene McComie (185)

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  from issue #3, Holly Riedel

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  from issue #3, Phyllis Berwick

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  from issue #3, Shirley Leonard

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  from issue #3, Phyllis Berwick: portrays Elliot Burch and Jamie

Issue 4

Definitions of Love 4 was published in 1991 and contains 183 pages.

cover of issue #4, J. Ley

flyer for issue #4

The art is by Phyllis Berwick, Barbara Gudlauski, Shirley Leonard, and J. Ley.

• Editorial (5)
• The Fires That Fence in the World by Kathi Edrington (7)
• Two Shadows Cast by MariLynn (21)
• Little Girl Lost by Ellen Peters (23)
• To See the Sun by Barbara McIntyre (47)
• The Face Behind the Mask by Sue Hernandez and Linda Funk (48)
• A Friendship Carved in Wood by Roseann Lopez (51)
• The Birth of a "Sid" by Bobbi Ambrosino (73)
• Quartet by Edith Crowe (reprinted in River to the Ocean) (79)
• Astoria by Margaret Davis (155)
• Alone by Dene McComie (160)
• The Box by Linda Mooney (161)
• The Whispering City, part four by Kay Simon (165)

• 

  from issue #4, Shirley Leonard

• 

  from issue #4, Barbara Gudlauski

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  from issue #4, Shirley Leonard

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  from issue #4, Shirley Leonard

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  from issue #4, Shirley Leonard

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  from issue #4, Barbara Gudlauski

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  from issue #4, Phyllis Berwick

Issue 5

Definitions of Love 5 was published in October 1991 and contains 180 pages.

Artists are Barbara Gudlauski, Shirley Leonard, J. Ley, Jacqueline Kapke, and Kay Simon.

front cover of issue #5, J. Ley

From the editorial:

Where can I start? By saying that I'm glad the war tn the Gulf is over and we can concentrate on really important things like 'zines and -- well, 'zines. Or I could say I hope the Gulf tn the Fandom is over and we can concentrate on really important things like -- well, 'zines, rather than political intrigue or power struggles -- anywhere tn the world, including at home.

Every time I edit a book, I wonder how it's going to turn out. How it can be possible to actually come out with another group of different stories -- not just the same old thing. Every time I do, I have a hard time believing it happens.

But they seem to. Either I'm an optimist or a masochist. and I think at different times both fit.

If any of you wonder what's going on with me, I'll say that I've been writing to the exclusion of most everything else - tn the last few months, two screenplays and a science fiction novel have popped off the hard drive, freeing up room for other projects. The old saw that there are not enough hours tn the day applies -- nor years in a lifetime! Suddenly plotlines and projects are creeping out of the woodwork like roaches! (Well, perhaps another simile would be tn order.)

Nevertheless, this will be the last Definitions of Love for a while, until I catch up with everything promised umpteen months ago.

I hope you've enjoyed the series, and I never say never. Anything is possible... as we well know.

• Editorial (5)
• Does It Exist, Is It Real? by Kathi Edrington (a sequel to "The Fires That Fence in the World" in issue #4) (7)
• The Weaver's Tale by Krys Britton (21)
• Journey to Summerland by Simon & JoAnne Grant (37)
• The Return by Betty Reardon ("An alternate universe ending to the episode "Ozymandius", in which Elliot accepts Catherine's offer of marriage and she becomes Mrs. Burch.") (51)
• Tunnel Madonna by Kay Simon (85)
• And the Truth is Love by Debbie Ristick (115)
• The Whispering City, conclusion by Kay Simon (155)

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  from issue #5, Barbara Gudlauski

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  from issue #5, Shirley Leonard

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  from issue #5, J. Ley

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  from issue #5, Shirley Leonard

Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5

Stories in Volume V include 'Does It Exist, Is It Real?,' a sequel to "'The Fires That Fence In The World' from Volume IV, and 'The Whispering City, Part V.' Readers should note that 'The Return' offers an alternate ending to 'Ozymandias' wherein Catherine did marry Elliot Burch. The story line focuses on Catherine's return to New York, after Elliot's death, ten years in the future. Jenny and Devin are married in this alternate universe as well. Another story, 'And The Truth Is Love,' focuses on the first days of Vincent and Catherine's marriage through the birth of a daughter, Catherine Jaime.