Star Searches
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| Title: | Star Searches |
| Publisher: | Michelle Brier |
| Editor(s): | Tristen Steele, Michelle Brier |
| Date(s): | 1983-1985 |
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| Fandom: | Battlestar Galactica (1978) |
| Language: | English |
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Star Searches is a gen Battlestar Galactica anthology of stories, poems, and art. There are at least four issues.
From a flyer: "Each issue contains a complete novelette -- a full length story that begins and concludes in a single issue. Plus, other short stories revolving around the characters of the television series that was just too meaningful to die. With: poetry and artwork from original star searches club members as well as other loyal "believers."
Issue 1
Star Searches 1 was published in March 1983 and contains over 70 pages.
"And what are Princess Leia, R2-D2, and Miss Piggy doing within the pages of Star Searches? They're lost, of course?"
The content is by Graig Stilger, Patrick Alesi, Richard Alexander, Michelle Brier, Steffi Davis, Kayce Ross, Tristen Steele, Marissa Wynn, Jody Wallach, Jay Taylor, and Lee Damesek.
- By Your Command, editorial by Tristen Steele
- Taking It Too Far ("A misinterpreted lesson almost leads to a fatal end for Starbuck.") (5)
- All in a Day's Work (8)
- A Harmless Outing (9)
- Mirror Image (13)
- Final Prayer (13)
- Lieutenant's Lament (13)
- Dreams of a Leader (13)
- Dear Imperious Leader ("There is a secret agent on board the Galactica... who is the most unlikely suspect?") (14)
- A Cry for a Friend ("Apollo lies near death... is Starbuck responsible?") (16)
- Reflections (19)
- Worth a Thousand Words ("Sometimes the best of intentions can backfire.") (22)
- Out of Luck by Graig Stilger (27)
- The Starchild ("The daring young pilots of the awesome Galactica have met their match; an undersized little girl who can handle a viper and a laser as well as any seasoned warrior. Starbuck, Apollo, and their comrades must race against Cylons and time to discover the true secret of the silent child's mysterious past." Another description: "The Galactica's warriors have met their match... and Starbuck his soulmate.") (28)
- cartoons and news
Issue 2
Star Searches 2 was published in September 1983. It contains 74 pages of content + front cover. Editor was Tristen Steele; Art Editor was Michelle Brier.
"Special guest appearance this issue by Snoopy and his magical typewriter. Glen A. Larson watch out!!!"
- untitled prose poem by Michelle Brier (unlisted, too)
- That's Our Starbuck by Erica Wolfe ("Apollo tries to justify his best friend's somewhat selfish nature in a discussion with Boxey, but his son is way ahead of him.")
- Cheers by Jody Wallach
- Fate? by Susan Rothenberg
- Return of the Imp by Michelle Brier
- To a Friend, to a Lover by Lee & Leslie Damesek
- Stray Thoughts from a Fatigued Warrior by Kayce Ross
- Name, Rank and Classification Numbers by Graig Stilgar
- From the Interrogation Tapes by Tristan Steele (transcript of a Cylon questioning session)
- Starwind by Pat Hailey (Athena falls for a warrior who resembles her dead brother (Zac), and is just as eager to prove himself.)
- Galactica by Marissa Wynn
- Old Friend by Tristan Steele
- The Greatest Gift by Laverne Gaskill (It is not on the contents page. This story appeared at the same time in the fanzine Cosmic Communications.) (Apollo is blinded on a dangerous mission.)
The remainder of the issue was made up of editorial matter, in the main ads for other zines.
Artwork was provided by Patrick Alesi, Michael Anderson, Michelle Brier, Lee Damesek, Leslie Damesek, Laverne Gaskill, Pat Hailey, Lisa Reinke, Kayce Ross, Susan Rothenberg, Tristen Steele, Graig Stilgar, Jody Wallach, Erica Wolfe and Marissa Wynn.
Issue 3
Star Searches 3 was published in March 1984. It contains 100 pages + the front cover. Editor is Michelle Brier; assistant editor is Lee Damesek.
- The Saving of Starbuck by Cathy L. Bryson (Starbuck's stuck with a painful illness, and he is reluctant to ask for help.)
- The Search by Cathy L. Bryson (poetry)
- Colonial Chaos by Anna Buckmann
- Lords' Prayer by Michelle Brier & Lee Damesek
- Games by Lee Damesek
- The Nightengale Sings in the Dark' by Geraldine Stout
- A Centon of Glory by Pat Hailey (winner of the Bump Off Baltar contest)
- The Gambler by Leslie Wilcox
- The Perfect System by Barbara Walker (gambling is for those who can afford to lose, and who can really afford that?)
- editorial matter, mainly fanzine ads and random cartoons, make up the balance of the issue.
- artwork was provided by Jimmy Palmiotti (the cover), Lisa Reinke and Barbara Walker.
Issue 4
Star Searches 4 was published in September 1985 and contains 74 pages.
- The Final Accounting by Barbara Walker (novelette, this tale of Baltar's untimely death too second prize in our "bump off Baltar contest.)
- A Lesson Learned by Lee Damesek (The Galactica's children are children of war.)
- The Truth Revealed by Jody Wallach (How Cassi became a Med Tech... in verse and outrageously funny.)
- Kessen by Chris Centere (Anyone ever wonder what Jolly does in his spare time?)
- cartoons and news