Light and Cloudshadows
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| Title: | Light and Cloudshadows |
| Publisher: | Kimberwicke Enterprises/Haunted Medium Publications, also Martin Enterprises |
| Editor(s): | Kim Prosser & Lisa Swope |
| Date(s): | 1988-1992 |
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| Fandom: | Beauty and the Beast |
| Language: | English |
| External Links: | WayBack Machine link to the online flyer |
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Light and Cloudshadows is a gen and het Beauty and the Beast (TV) anthology.
Issue 1
Light and Cloudshadows 1 was published in December 1988, and contains 11 stories and poems. It was edited by Kim Prosser & Lisa Swope. Art is by Rose Marie Badgett, Julie Edwards, and Lisa Stubbblefield.
Note: The first edition has 210 pages, the second one has 109 pages.
It is an anthology of short stories including a toddler Vincent story, two original characters from the Doctor Who universe take young Vincent and Father on an adventure, and Professor Hughes (from "Nor Iron Bars a Cage") doesn't die but comes Below to live.
From the editorial:
There is a hunger in some fans to explore every aspect of Catherine and Vincent's relationship, to play in the tunnels with Jamie and Mouse, to look over Father's shoulder in the library, to trot alongside Vincent as he moves, day by day, through his life Above and Below........ from the first episode, this show reached out and grabbed us, embracing us almost as tightly as Catherine did Vincent at the end of "A Happy Life". One thing the writer's strike and consequent famine of new shows did was force fans of Beauty and the Beast to write. I don't know what we'd do if Witt/Thomas or Ron Koslow suddenly told us to stop...do it on the sly, I suppose... The stories... so many came from a single idea, dropped into a conversation. What if Ellie had a crush on Vincent? What if Hughes didn't die a the end of "Nor Iron Bars a Cage?" What was it like for Father the first time Vincent went into Beast mode? Simple questions... to write reams about...
- Through the Mists (1)
- Light and Cloudshadows by Rainer Maria Rilke, art by Rose Marie Badgett (2)
- Thy Sweet Love Remembered by Elaine Landman, art by Julie Edwards and Rose Marie Badgett (5)
- Invitation, art by Rose Marie Badgett (14)
- Touch the Cat (16)
- Before We Sleep by Kim Prosser, art by Rose Marie Badgett (21)
- A Day in the Life by Dianne M. Smith, art by Julie Edwards (37)
- Abandonment by Kim Prosser, art by Rose Marie Badgett and Lisa Stubblefield (40)
- The Innocent by Kim Prosser (43)
- Wisdom by Jacob Wells (70)
- Boogeyman by Lisa Swope, art by Rose Marie Badgett (72)
- ads (106)
- Just a Note, art by Rose Marie Badgett (109)
from issue #1, Rose Marie Badgett
from issue #1, Rose Marie Badgett
from issue #1, Rose Marie Badgett
from issue #1, Rose Marie Badgett
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1
Contains a well done alternate universe story that takes place when Vincent was a child. Full color drawing on cover.
- Print Quality - 1.0
- Proofreading - 4.3
- Sexual Content - 0.5
- Plot - 1.8
- Character Integrity - 2.5
- Believability - 1.0 [1]
Issue 2
Light and Cloudshadows 2 was published in December 1988 and contains nine stories and poems. Subtitle on the cover: Star light, star bright.
The first edition of Light and Cloudshadows II contained 199 pages, the second edition contained 99 pages. All original copy from the first edition is in the second edition; the print was reduced to offset rising production costs.
The art is by Lisa Stubblefield and Rose Marie Badgett.
From the editorial:
What to tell you about Light and Cloudshadows? Many of you wrote to say how much you love the title, as well as what was inside. This zine was almost impossible to name. The Name of the Rose ... Is Catherine was a tentative choice. So were a few others, like Mmmm, You Can Feel It. Those were shot down immediately.
The zine grew out of my own frustrated desire for more stories on "Beauty and the Beast." In short, I got tired of writing for myself. I wanted new stuff. More than anything, this publication is a labor of love, and not a bondkiss in sight (though there may be other kinds of kisses ... ).
Bouquets of roses from Vincent in thanks to my artists. Editors tend to panic when publication draws nigh and artwork isn't in, but Rosie and Lisa came through beautifully ("Natch..." I hear them echo, smugly).
Many thanks, also, to all of you who ordered Light and Cloudshadows and included an inquisitive letter with your order.
I promise I'll get back to you eventually. Weekly orders and letters regarding this zine and B&B come nowhere close to Ron Perlman's hundreds of pieces per week, but I still can't answer your letters and properly get the zines out. I don't know how Ron ever expected to answer all his fan mail himself and stay healthy doing Vincent. Still, that doesn't mean I don't want to hear from you. Let me and my writers know what you think of this beast, please.
Until issue three ....
All the beast, Kim
- Through the Mists (1)
- Patti Passes By by Dot Sconzo (2)
- Memories by Claudia Bertrand (4)
- Caged Spirits by Ursula Boyle, art by Rose Marie Badgett (15)
- Checks and Balances by Kim Prosser, art by Rose Marie Badgett (Vincent balances Catherine's checkbook.) (16)
- Child's Play by Lisa Swope (25)
- A Cat By Any Other Name by Kim Prosser, art by Lisa Stubblefield (Vincent appears in the musical Cats.) (46)
- A Gentle Beast by Kim Prosser (60)
- With Pen in Hand by Kim Prosser, art by Rose Marie Badgett (Catherine reads Vincent's journal entries about her.) (70)
- A Picture's Worth, art by Lisa Stubblefield (99)
from issue #2, Lisa Stubblefield
from issue #2, Lisa Stubblefield
from issue #2, Lisa Stubblefield
from issue #2, Rose Marie Badgett
from issue #2, Rose Marie Badgett
from issue #2, Lisa Stubblefield
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2
Print quality rated high because the volume we have is printed in standard type. Please check with publisher as volumes being printed now may be in the small type and done in two column fashion.
A charming glimpse of Vincent as a 6 year old in one story and a loving, romantic encounter between Vincent and Catherine in another.
- Print Quality - 4.5
- Proofreading - 3.8
- Sexual Content - 1.0
- Plot - 1.3
- Character Integrity - 2.0
- Believability - 1.2 [2]
Issue 3
Light and Cloudshadows 3 was published in May 1989 and contains 189 pages. the art is by J. Ley, Barbara Gipson, Dragon, Vicki Kime-Macky, and Rose Marie Badgett.
From the editorial:
You'll find that the format of this issue has changed a bit from the last two issues. Most of the stories we're writing/accepting now are over forty pages long. To feed your hunger for more stories, we've had to begin reducing the print of the longer pieces. We know that some of our readers have vision problems...but we figured it was better to reduce and cram more into the zine than to restrict your reading pleasure. If you really have troubles, send Kim a tape and she'll read the stories to you.
Please let us know how you like the reduced print. Ifit's absolutely impossible for many of you to read, we'll test other formats (on those of you having troubles) until we come up with something that works. But we have to reduce, somehow--or else charge about $25 for a 300-page zine. Ugh. Opinions, please?
About the stories..."Blind Ambition" is our first "Mouse story." There will be more, because Carolyn loves this character. Also, Childe Vincent is back, this time in answer to a request for a "Moon story" as suggested by Vincent telling Charles in "Brothers" about the first time he saw the Moon.
For those of you reading Passages, remember Michael Beacom's letters? Well, he writes poetry and stories as well. "Message to a Rose" is his--and "The Pond" (appearing in issue IV) is so much in character it's almost scary. We're hoping that he adds articles on the characters to his works...(um, Michael, I know we hadn't mentioned this before....) "Dancing on a Grave" was in first draft/outline form before "Arabesque" aired. Kim thought of trashing the story, then threw up her hands and decided to thumb her nose at Lisa Campbell and publish anyway.
"Love and Marriage" is for all of you who didn't like "Abandonment" in issue I, or thought it was too short. The story is exactly what it says it is, and it should satisfy all your voyeuristic urges. Ohhh, did we have fun playing with Cathy in this one. And we tried to be as realistic as possible...So don't be surprised when the story doesn't go the way you thought it would.
There will be sequels; you'll see more of Nathan, promise. But we don't think (before you ask) that Colleen (from A Child Was Born) will see. Given her past mental condition, that wouldn't be good.
- The Land of Counterpane, poem by Robert Lewis Stevenson (1)
- Blind Ambition by Carolyn G. Lynn (2)
- Once Upon a Time, poem by Lisa Wildman (23)
- In the Hands of a Child by Lisa Swope (30)
- Message to a Rose, poem by Michael Beacom (84)
- Dancing on a Grave by Kim Prosser (86)
- Up Above the World So High by Lisa Swope (106)
- Love and Marriage by Lisa Swope and Kim Prosser (148)
from issue #3, Barbara Gipson
from issue #3, Rose Marie Badgett
from issue #3, Dragon
from issue #3, Dragon
from issue #3, Dragon
from issue #3, Dragon
from issue #3, Barbara Gipson, portrays Vincent Wells and the original character named Merlin
from issue #3, Barbara Gipson
from issue #3, Macky: from "Love and Marriage," Vincent becomes very protective of the pregnant Catherine; when he sees her jogging in the park, he stops her, she tries to punch him, and he carries her Below.
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3
They really hit their stride with this one. “Up Above the World So High” by Swope is the best “Vincent sees the moon” story yet written. Prosser's very moving (no pun intended) “Dancing on a Grave” recounts V's patient rehabilitation of a Lisa-like danger who retreats to the tunnels in a physical collapse brought on by her father's regimen of domination and drugs. In Prosser/Swope's “Love and Marriage,” (a sequel appears in L&C-5), C nearly destroys her relationship with V by trying, at Peter's prompting, to make fewer demands on V's time and energies. When the resulting painful misunderstanding (he thinks she doesn't love him anymore) has been sorted out, the balance of the story recounts V/C's reconciliation, marriage, and difficult decision to become parents...and what comes of that. [3]
One story (In The Hands of a Child") is good enough to be an episode.
Nice story about Mouse ("Blind Ambition").
Drawing on page 174 by Dragon is incredibly sexy.
- Print Quality - 2.5
- Proofreading - 4.3
- Sexual Content - 1.0
- Plot - 3.2
- Character Integrity - 3.2
- Believability - 3.3 [4]
This zine contains 5 stories including a 'young Vincent'; one that features Mouse; and a variation on a theme based on the episode, 'Arabesque.' In 'Love & Marriage,' Vincent finally proposes to Catherine and they come to a decision regarding children. [5]
Issue 4
Light and Cloudshadows 4 was published in September 1989 and contains 184 pages. Art is by Dragon, Barbara Gipson, Karen Jean Kish, and Rose Marie Badgett.
The zine's dedications were to several fans as well as TPTB (notably missing was Linda Hamilton):
To Ron Koslow for allowing us to play in your tunnels (it's been neat).
...To Ron Perlman for becoming an actor and not a baseball player.
...To Roy Dotrice for demonstrating how much pain and dedicated determination lies behind, "You are an actor. Act well."
...To the Wives, Children and Significant Others of these for their sacrifices and patience, understanding and dreamers support.
- Through the Mists (i)
- The Pool by Michael Beacom (1)
- A Dream No More, poem by Barbara A. Corrigan (29)
- Solstice by Carolyn G. Lynn (30)
- A Fine and Private Correspondence by Ursula Boyle (Catherine's letters) and Kim Prosser (Vincent's letters) (51)
- Do Not a a Prison Make by Kim Prosser (variations to the ending of "Nor Iron Bars a Cage) (62)
- Treasures by Kim Prosser (97)
- Brothers, Now and Then by Lisa Swope (114)
from issue #3, Dragon
from issue #3, Dragon
from issue #3, Barbara Gipson
from issue #3, Dragon
from issue #3, Barbara Gipson, portrays Devin Wells and children
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4
This fourth volume of the series contains 5 well-written stories. In "The Pond," Vincent faces his life-long fear of the water and strange and eerie events take place in 'Solstice.' 'Do Not A Prison Make' gives us an alternative ending to the episode 'Nor Iron Bars A Cage,' as Catherine rescues Vincent after he's been to a lab by Gould. Vincent and Catherine create their own place to be alone in 'Treasures,' and in 'Brothers Now And Then,' Devin and Vincent play cruel practical jokes on each other. This story ends with Father telling Devin of the heartbreaking events suffered by a young Vincent after Devin left. Also included is a collection of letters Catherine and Vincent write to each other. [6]
So much wonderful fiction here it's hard to know where to begin. Especially notable are Prosser's “Do Not a Prison Make,” taking off from the final minutes of “Nor Iron Bars a Cage”: Gould, surviving, transports C and caged, chained V to Gould's prospective buyer for “the creature,” a research facility in Maine. Even after V/C escape, all is not well. A most suspenseful, powerful story. Prosser's “Treasures,” quiet and moving, shows how V/C agree to create privacy from the continual interruptions from the tunnel community by constructing and furnishing their own “clubhouse.” Several reviewers named Swope's novelette, “Brothers, Now & Then” as of particular and unique excellence: a marvelous frame story, the present dealing with an escalating series of practical jokes that get serious, between V and Devin; the past story deals with the aftermath of Devin's disappearance, when V was a child. One of the finest stories in this fandom. Other fiction by Michael Beacom, Carolyn Lynn; art by Dragon, Gipson, Rose Marie Badgett; poetry by Barbara Corrigan. Also correspondence between V/C done by Prosser and Ursula Boyle. [7]
Issue 5
Light and Cloudshadows 5 was published in December 1989 and contains 124 pages.
The art is by Barbara Gipson, Dragon, Judy Ley, and Rose Marie Badgett.
From the editorial:
First, a heartfelt thank you to all of our readers who have waited so long to get this issue into their hands. We were a bit late (a bit late? hah! try six weeks late) with this title, and everyone was infinitely patient with us. What happened? Vincent ran away from the tunnels and we had a devil of a time getting him home. No, honestly, that's what happened. We had the story all mapped out, knew exactly where the Beast was to go...and he ran away with it. Would not go back, was enjoying his freedom, thank you. You try forcing the Big Kitty to do what he doesn't want to do. One look from those icy blue eyes will freeze-dry a writer at twenty paces, we promise you. Vincent went home when he chose to.
[...]
In gentle response to the many letters we've received asking, " I f Catherine is killed off, will you continue writing?" the answer is a resounding yes. All of the Vincent/Catherine stories are far from being tOld, and neither of us has any intention of abandoning Vincent's first love to the Grim Reaper. We have plans to bring her back. Light and Cloudshadows will continue, periodic novels will be released, and we will incorporate Vincent/Catherine stories, Catherine/Vincent/Diana stories, and anything/anyone else the show's writers throw at us. We refuse to recognize any limitations. Expect the unexpected.[...]
We're trying out yet another typestyle and format this issue. Unless there's another hue and cry about unreadability, this is going to be the permanent format. The point size of the type in some stories may vary (no smaller than that in this introduction, promise), but we think you'll be Okay. There's not much else we can do; we're now writing these beasts in WordPerfect, pouring the text into PageMaker, and producing final copy on a laser printer. We can't get more state-of-the-art than that, so if you still have troubles after this issue...We guess Talking Books would be the next option?
- Through the Mists, editorial (i)
- The Final Threshold... and Beyond by Anita Hooson (1)
- Oh, Best Beloved, a Collection of Little Stories (17)
- St. Vincent's Angel by Lisa K. Wildman
- Secret Places, Hidden Dreams by Dianne M. Smith
- Laser Tag by Lisa Swope
- The Children's Hour by Barbara Gipson
- The Thorn of the Rose by Lisa Swope and Kim Prosser
- Child of Light by Kim Prosser (27)
- ...And If All Else Fails by Lisa A. Wildman (39)
- The Music and the Man by Kim Prosser (61)
- Faery Tale, poem by Janet P. Reedman (72)
- Save the Night for Me, poem by Lisa K. Wildman (74)
- The Parent Story, poem by Lisa K. Wildman (76)
- The Villain Still Pursues Me, a Halloween Tale by Kim Prosser ("Elliot Burch tries to force Catherine into marriage and Vincent intervenes.") (82)
issue #5, J. Ley
issue #5, Dragon
issue #5, Barbara Gipson
issue #5, Dragon, portrays Catherine and the original character named Nigel
issue #5, Dragon
issue #5, Barbara Gipson
issue #5, Barbara Gipson
issue #5, Rose Marie Badgett
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5
Standout story here is Prosser/Swope's “The Thorn of the Rose.” A novelette taking off from the Trilogy, it describes V's nervous breakdown brought on by the unrelenting demands and expectations of the tunnel community, and C's rescuing him away to the healing solitudes of CT. Certainly among the best V/C go to CT stories there are. “Child of Light” (Prosser), a sequel to L&C-3's “Love and Marriage,” is a Continued Classic account of V/C's reaction to the birth of their son, Nathan (who looks like Vincent). Anita Hooson's “The Final Threshold...and Beyond” is a non-graphic, highly romantic “first time” story. Other fiction by Prosser, Lisa Wildman, and brief pieces by Dianne Smith, Carolyn Lynn, and Barb Gipson. Occasional poetry, too. Art by Gipson, Dragon, Judy Ley, and Rose Marie Badgett. [8]
Issue 6
Light and Cloudshadows 6 was published in December 1990 (fifth printing: April 1995) and contains 131 pages. The interior art is by Joan Ahlstrom, Whisper, S.H., Barbara Gipson, Lisa Swope, and Lisa Wildman.
From the editorial:
For our personal pan in this crazy dance... On bended knee, with hands clasped and eyes downcast with much humility... we beg you, our audience receiving the work of our hearts, please know that some stories are dragged, kicking and screaming into existence, past writer's blocks and tribulations from the often all-too-real pain of living in reality...Stories are sometimes painstakingly created at 3:00 a.m. when the world sleeps and we feel very, very alone with nothing to keep us company except computers, Darjeeling tea and Chopin Nocturnes. We try very hard to please you, and you may not know that such creativity is a fragile, delicate discipline, easily broken past repair, past the ability to create any more gentle fantasy words with your beloved characters. Please...try to be gentle with us when you write us...if only for the sake our being able to produce more of these magically-spun-worlds-on-paper that you love so much.The dedications...as always, with gratitude: ...to Mr. Ron Perlman, for his endurance. ...to Mr. Roy Dotrice... Always a gentleman. Always a father. ...to Mr. Ron Koslow, for giving us cool, safe tunnels to play in when the world grows too weary. ...to Cecelia, for lions and turkeys. ... to Sharon, for midnight discussions and ideas on "fhwy!-ing" ...to Phyliss and Barbara (NO BARS!! NO BARS!!); S.H. (for all patience); Joan (for stern words of support); and Lisa W.(for wanting us to play).
...and finally, for Jack. who's always there; and for that beloved six-foot-two leprechaun, Wills... and his tiny, transparent faeries living at the bottom of the garden.
- Through the Mists (4)
- J'aime et J'esphere by Stephanie Davis (5)
- Last Days of the Century, lyrics by Al Stewart (12)
- Crown of Thorns by Kim Prosser (13)
- F is for "FHWY!" by Kim Prosser (48)
- The Homecoming by Lisa Swope (68)
- Alone, poem by Edgar Allen Poe (111)
- What Are Little Boys Made Of? by Lisa Swope (112)
- Happier, lyrics by Paul Anka (130)
from issue #6
from issue #6
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Reactions and Reviews: Issue 6
Continues to be an impressive, must-have series of zines. This one is definitely 4th season, with some young Vincent material, as well. The standout story here is Swope's “Homecoming,” showing the aftermath of V's return to the tunnels with his son, whom he frustratingly can't hold-because his hands were so badly burned, wrenching the door off Gabriel's cage. Devin and Diana to the rescue! Well researched, well dramatized, and entirely convincing. And, for fans of industrial-strength cute, there's Jacob's antics in “F is for Fhwy!” by Prosser. Jacob here, incidentally, is identical to Nathan in P/S Continued Classic stories (including A Tale of Two Kitties); even his battered toy rabbit is identical. [9]
The 6th volume of the series continues with five stories. 'F is for FHWY!' is another installment in the adventures of Vincent and Catherine's spirited son, Nathan. In 'Crown Of Thorns,' we follow Catherine's spirit through the events of the 3rd season and beyond. Diana appears in two stories. In one, she and Devin help the injured Vincent take care of baby Jacob; in the other, an elderly Tunnel-dweller helps Vincent understand that Diana is his destiny and Vincent takes the first step beyond his grief towards her. The last story of the zine is a young Vincent/Devin tale. [10]
References
- ^ from Beauty and the Beast Lifeline Review (October 1991)
- ^ from Beauty and the Beast Lifeline Review (October 1991)
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from Beauty and the Beast Lifeline Review (October 1991)
- ^ from The Beauty and the Beast Buyer's Guide to Fanzines
- ^ from The Beauty and the Beast Buyer's Guide to Fanzines
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from Helpers' Network Quality Fanzine Review -- 1997, Archived version
- ^ from The Beauty and the Beast Buyer's Guide to Fanzines