IDIC (Star Trek: TOS zine 2)
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| Title: | IDIC |
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| Editor(s): | Paul Burns |
| Date(s): | 1975-? |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TOS |
| Language: | English |
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IDIC is a gen Star Trek: TOS quarterly anthology.
It was a small, mimeographed fanzine from Paul Burns of Kansas City subtitled: "THE KANSAS CITY TREKZINE".
Issue v.1 n.1
IDIC v.1 n.1 was published in 1975.
In the second issue, the editor wrote that "We know that the first issue was not very good..."
- information about the upcoming Star Trek film, which is stated in the next issue to be incorrect
- includes the address for Star Trek Enterprises, which is stated in the next issue to be incorrect
- the story by Paul Burns called "Beyond the Call of Duty," which the editor states in the next issue has been completely rewritten and "almost doubled in length including more humor, more warmth, more tragedy. It is now almost a completely different animal"
- other unknown content
Issue v.1 n.2
IDIC v.1 n.2 was published in 1975 and contains 12 pages.
It lists a Stardate of "2275.2" which appears to be February 1975, but mentions an August 1975 magazine. So maybe this issue was published in September or October?
From the editorial:
We open this second issue on a note of pleasure & a note of regret, We are pleased because the the first issue sold out, and there was a great enough response for a second.We are sorrowed, though, by the death of James Blish, who gave us eleven volumes of entertaining script adaptations and a very intriguing novel. STAR TREK 12 would have been his last volume, bringing the series of script adaptations to a close; unfortunately, Mr, Blish died before its completion or that of any other work he had been engaged in at the time. Therefore, we solemnly dedicate this second issue to a man whose work added to the spirit of STAR TREK — that spirit which was his contribution will live on, as does the spirit of the show itself.
We also wish to extend our commendations to those who responded. We know that the first issue was not very good, especially when compared to any of the earlier ones like T-NEGATIVE or SPOCKANALIA, but we would've appreciated comments to the extent of stating that the first issue was bad, or at least it left much to be desired. So please, if you find anything noteworthy in this issue, let us know! We will immensely appreciate it.
The staff feels that this issue is superior to the first, in many respects, and most should find it enjoyable. Once again, we wish to say that any & all ideas for future issues are welcome, so send all comments, stories, info, articles, or anything else you deem pertinant [sic] to this fanzine to our home offices...
- Editorial by Paul Burns
- info about a Star Trek fan club being started by Paul Burns and Jeff Brockman ("Paul & I have many ideas for the clubs one of which is to try to attend a Star Trek Convention.")
- Log Supplement (comments about the philosophy of IDIC
- a thank you to B. Dalton Booksellers for selling this zine at their local stores
- a description and review of Star Trek Blueprints by Ballantine Books
- plugs for some local bookstores: The Book Gallery, Hobbit House Bookstore
- a plug for the for-profit 1976 Star Trek Calendar published by Ballantine ("a must for any person who claims the title of trekkie... by now, you should already dashing to the store to buy one. So what are you waiting for? Get moving!")
- plugs for the pro book, Star Trek Lives!, which was the inspiration for this fanzine series
- a plug for Star Trek: The New Voyages #1: "It is being edited by Sondra and a lady named Myrna Culbreath (who did a little thing awhile back called The Spock Premise), and will feature six or seven-totally new, completely fan-written stories. Also, there will be introductions to each story by one of the original cast members. In fact, Bill Shatner and Leonard Nimoy have already agreed to do intros, and The Great Bird of The Galaxy himself. Gene Roddenberry, is doing a forward. (Note: So is Sondra, by the way.) As I said, the book should be out about January 1976, and, like all Star Trek paperbacks, it's expected to be a smash! Watch for it!")
- there is an offer to send fans a revised copy of the fiction from issue #1 ("For those who read "Beyond the Call of Duty" in the first is sue, it has been totally rewritten and is now almost doubled in length including more humor, more warmth, more tragedy. It is now almost a completely different animal. If you wish to obtain a revised copy, contact ye humble ed at the address mentioned elsewhere.")
- the news flash about the upcoming movie in issue #1 is stated to be false, and the editor includes updated information here, includes a partial transcript of an interview with Gene Roddenberry from "Celebrity Magazine" (August 1975) conducted by R. Allen Leider
- Map of the Federation and Surrounding Space, drawn by Denny Young
- Confession, a long story by Paul Burns (about Spock recounting an incident from his youth)
Issue v.1 n.3
IDIC v.1 n.3 is undated, but appears to be January 1976 and contains 22 pages.
From the editor:
With the advent of this, our third issue, we proudly welcome a newcomer to this exalted rag. Freshly emerged from the maelstrom of common fandom is Heather Firth, who graciously submitted this issue's feature story. Why she'd waste her time with a piece of trash such as this I can't imagine, but I'm proud that she v;as nice enough to let in£ print her first story instead of submitting this work of art to one of the better-established trekzines in the country. Heather is a nice young lady from Shawnee, possesses some
really intriguing ideas and an equal amount of ways in which to present them, I hope this attempt at entertaining literature will see more of her work in the future.
- review of Spockanalia ("The first fanzine I was privileged to read was an early SPOCKANALIA, edited by Devra Langsam. It features an excellent variety of essays, articles, short fiction, some hysterically hilarious parodies, and some innovative humor which more than agree with this fan's tastes.")
- review of Grup, see that page
- addresses of fans to write
- an announcement of the upcoming Kansas City convention, Star TreKon '76
- a long, untitled story by Heather Firth (Star Trek: TOS)
- a review of the Star Fleet Technical Manual
- descriptions of two bookstores, "The Hobbit House" and "The Grandview Book Gallery"
- "How to Fly a Shuttlecraft" by Denny Young
- a reprint of "Leonard Nimoy's Most Embarrassing Moment" (Before the show was on the air, he was filming in costume, got a bad toothache and had to go to the dentist looking like Mr. Spock.)
- Scenario, fiction by Paul Burns (Star Trek: TOS)
- You are Receiving this Zine Because
from v.1 n.3, You are Receiving this Zine Because from v.1 n.3
from v.1 n.3, the same template, but from a zine sent to a different fan
Issue v.1 n.4
IDIC v.1 n.4 was published in August 1976 and and contains 38 pages.
The contributors: Paul Burns, Denny Young, Jeff Richardson, Jeff Brockman, Heather Firth, Terry Lawson, Dennis Bahm, Billy Burns, Mary Ann Burns.
It includes the prayer:
- Our Roddenberry, who art in Hollywood,
- Hallowed be thy Script. They Movie come,
- Thy Work be done, on TV as it is in Fandom.
- Give us this day our beloved Episode, and
- Forgive us our bloopers, as we forgive those
- Who blooped before us. And lead us not into
- Mediocrity, but deliver us from Cancellation:
- For thine is the Hugo, and the Emmy, and the
- STAR TREK forever. Live Long & Prosper. Amen.
From the editorial:
Well, here I am again. If any of you have been keeping up with this conglomeration of ink-splattered sheets of cheap paper pretending to be a fanzine, you may have noticed that this issue is larger and a bit more expensive than the last. You're quite observant! I felt that half a buck for a mere twenty pages of STAR TREK material was a trifle much for so brief an excursion into fantasizing on so great a premise as devised by Roddenberry, so, I've added some twenty more pages to the quantity of this thing for a meager price increase. I've gotta pay for this thing somehow! Besides, you're getting twice as much dreck! Now is that really sound reasonable?
- Table of Contents (1)
- Editorial by Paul Burns (2)
- short reviews by Burns of the movies, Death Race 2000 and Logan's Run (2)
- Subspace Channel (letters) (4)
- VERY LONG con report by the con's committee, for Star TreKon in February 1976 (6)
- Share-non: to Understand, fiction by Heather Firth (10)
- Unannounced Surprise Insert (fiction in the form of McCoy's personal log) (18)
- Centennial, long fiction by Denny Young (19)
- Why You Got This by ye humble ed
art from v.1 n.4
Unknown Issue
While the sticker on the front cover of an issue in the gallery says "VOL 4 ISH IV," this is incorrect. This unknown issue was published in June 1977. There were at least 44 copies.
Gallery
front cover of unknown issue, while the sticker on the front says v.1 n.4, copy #44, this is incorrect
back cover by E.M. of unknown issue, while the sticker on the front says v.1 n.4, copy #44, this is incorrect
