Kashyyyk

Zine
Title:	Kashyyyk
Publisher:	affiliated with Moons of Yavin
Editor(s):	Nigel & Ross Williams
Type:
Date(s):	Winter 1990/1991
Medium:	print
Fandom:	Star Wars
Language:	English
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Kashyyyk is a Star Wars zine by Nigel & Ross Williams, and Paul Beattie (who provided a lot of the artwork) - AKA 'The Wookie Press'.

This zine is affiliated with the Moons of Yavin as it was created by three fans who were part of that club for a time in the late 80's/early 90's, but who left to do their own zine in their own style.

Issue 1 cover

Issue 1 - pages 2-3

Issue 1

Kashyyyk 1 was published in winter 1990/1991.

• Page 1: Cover - logo, date, and issue number, with the words 'A Star Wars Fanzine' in the top left. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Han Solo are pictured in an action pose (artwork by Nigel Williams.)

"Raising Ship"

• Page 2: "A New Man in Town" - an introduction to the fanzine from the editors. "Welcome to Kashyyyk, this being the first fanzine from The Wookie Press stable. As you are probably aware, we are, of course, an independent, non-profit venture with no connections with Lucasfilm Ltd or 20th Century Fox studios. This gives us freedom to explore the Star Wars universe without being bombarded by irrelevant information. Unlike other so called Star Wars fanzines, you can be assured that Kashyyyk is devoted only to Star Wars. In this fanzine we intend to investigate the Star Wars universe, from the early scripts to the newly planned sequels and beyond. We'll retire from our soap-box now, but we hope you will enjoy Kashyyyk. May the Force be with you all." A logo for the Wookie Press - Chewbacca smiling! appears in the top left of the page.
• Page 3: "Contents list" - showing the contents of the zine. Production credits are at the bottom of the page.

"Tales from the Wookiees's Acceleration Couch"

• Page 4-40: "A Case of Mistaken Identity" - The planet Dela-V proves to be inhospitable for Lando...or is it Han? An epic tale from Nigel Williams. On Page 4 in the top left, there is a picture of Chewbacca is sitting on a chair in his robe!

"That Galaxy Far, Far Away..."

• Page 41-42: "Is a new Star Wars film on the Horizon?" - Nigel Williams looks at the rumours of a new film from George Lucas, maybe coming soon... Another picture of Chewbacca on the top of the page, this time with him standing at a lecturn!
• Page 42-47: "The Original Star Wars" - Nigel Williams looks at the original ideas and script that (after many changes and developments) became the Star Wars film released in '77.

"From the Charmath Data Files"

• Page 48-50: "Going Solo" - Nigel Williams looks at the background of the character Han Solo. Another Chewie picture...here he is pictured holding film cans!
• Page 50-53: "The Jundland Wastes" - A look at the life forms on Tatooine, including Jawas and Tusken Raiders. By Nigel Williams. On Page 53 there is artwork of Princess Leia from Return of the Jedi (by Paul Beattie) and Chewbacca from The Empire Strikes Back (by Nigel Williams.)
• Page 54-56: "The Battle of Hoth" - A look at the epic battle as seen in 'The Empire Strikes Back', but from the pen of a journalist, Bryant Fillax. Nigel Williams looks at how his investigations were censored by the Empire. On page 56 there are two pictures, both by Paul Beattie, of Darth Vader and of Han and Leia.

"Sensor Sweep"

• Page 57-58: "Star Tours: The Ultimate Adventure" - Ross and Nigel Williams take a look at the amazing Star Wars ride thrilling fans at the Disney theme parks. Another picture of Chewie is at the top of the page, this time with him pointing at a Star Wars style battle planning board.
• Page 59-60: "Viewing in a Different Dimension" - Nigel Williams looks at the 3D comics from Blackthorne Publishing that came along after the Marvel era ended.

"Data Plaque"

• Page 61-62: Wookiees Run Amok - A more detailed look at the tall and hairy Star Wars hero and his race. by Nigel Williams. More Chewie! this time he's dressed as Sherlock Holmes - including deerstalker!

"Clear Skies"

• Page 63: "And Finally..." - Some brief thoughts on everything from The Empire Strikes Back to West End Games to Marvel comics and their Star Wars involvement. Includes the last picture of Chewie, here he is flying the Millennium Falcon.
• Page 64: Back Cover - artwork of Cloud City at Bespin (by Nigel Williams).

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