The Picard Maneuver (zine)
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| Zine | |
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| Title: | The Picard Maneuver |
| Publisher: | Orion Press |
| Editor(s): | C.C. Calder and Jessica Ross |
| Date(s): | 1992 |
| Series?: | |
| Medium: | print zine |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TNG |
| Language: | English |
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The Picard Maneuver is a gen, perhaps het, Star Trek: The Next Generation anthology zine edited by C.C. Calder.
The title comes from the Trek term "Picard Maneuver," which itself has two meanings: In-universe, it refers to a battle tactic invented by the character Captain Jean-Luc Picard. It can also be used to refer to Captain Picard's well-known habit of tugging on his costume.
Issue 1
cover of issue #1, Janet D'Airo; Picard demonstrates the Picard Maneuver.
The Picard Maneuver 1 was published in September 1992 (Orion Press lists this date as "second printing") and contains 108 pages.
- From the Editor (5)
- Duplicity by Marilyn Wilkerson ("Captain Picard returns to the holodeck as Detective Dixon Hill. This time,
however, his client is a ravishing red-haired doctor.") (7)
- Interactive Art by Delia Turner ("It's Beverly Crusher's turn to find an innovative use for the holodeck, only the computer isn't being very cooperative.") (27)
- Halleck's Tavern by C.C. Calder ("A young Jean-Luc Picard meets Jack Crusher for a reunion on the eve of Picard's departure on a new voyage. But an unexpected addition to the party strains their friendship.") (37)
- Sunday on the Tube with Trek by Schaefer & Ross (45)
- Missing Scenes from: Farpoint by J.R. Edwards (47)
- Leave-taking by Marilyn Wilkerson ("Beverly Crusher's imminent departure from the U.S.S. Enterprise brings new changes to her relationship with Captain Picard.") (52)
- Reflections Upon Sexiness by Marilyn Wilkerson (60)
- A Little Touch of Harry by Dr. Millmoss ("Riker stumbles upon the surprising source of Captain Picard's good fortune.") (62)
- Bon Appetit by Lillie Deans (79)
- Turn Again by Jessica Ross ("Picard's private life becomes uncomfortably complicated when an old flame boards the Enterprise.") (83)
- A Public Service Message (109)
- front cover by Janet D'Airo, back cover by Melody Rondeau
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1
... a delight. Not only is it nicely spiral-bound and easy to read, but there are no spelling errors, a mark of professionalism (not to mention a sign of a good editor and staff in a universe filled with cheap one-shots). I found this to be one of the best ST:TNG zines around in regards to story content Again, kudos to the editors. In its editorial, The Picard Maneuver states that although serious stories will be given consideration, light romance, humor and the whimsical will be the main bulk of the zine. The eight stories, one poem and filk are all a delight; all of the ten appertifs entice us for more, the entree., you know, Issue 2. The characters sing. It's like watching ten new and improved episodes for third season instead of (fill in ten of your least favorite). Before writing this, I read it again a couple of times to see if I could decide which one to single out My two favorites are "Turn Again" by Jessica Ross and "Bon Appetit" by Lillie Deanas. Turn Again" concentrates on what would happen if Beverly met Phillipa Louvois, while the latter is a well written piece of whimsy. Beverly is cooking a meal for Jack's best buddy and captain. It's told solely on train of thought, before Picard arrives. "A Little Touch of Harry" by Dr. Millmoss, is truly amusing. For Harry, gentle reader, read Harvey. You know, the Pookah. Definitely a tongue-in-cheek story. "Leave Taking" by Marilyn Wilkerson is a poignant explanation of something that made no sense: Beverly Crusher's departure from the Enterprise. And then there's "Halleck's Tavern" by C.C. Calder, which takes place right after Picard's first heart transplant He meets Beverly, Jack's girlfriend. The story is much more than "Jean-Luc, this is Beverly"; it shows a younger, spoiled-brat Jean-Luc Picard who has tunned vision and seems to be unfocused about his career. Yes, he wants space exploring, but there is no way this Picard is getting a command. What changed? This is a P/C zine well worth buying, and looks every bit as good as the ad in last issue (which, by the way, has absolutely NO effect on this review. The zine is just plain enjoyable!). [1]
Issue 2
The Picard Maneuver 2 was published in September 1992 and contains 118 pages.
From Media Monitor: "Featuring Picared-oriented fiction, including 'Occupational Hazard' by Robin Roderick, wherein Captin Picard and Doctor Crusher are drafted into an adventure full of deceit and danger. Quick wits and thier friendhsip are the keys to their survival. Additional fiction by C.C. Calder, Jessica Ross, Marilyn Wilkerson, Abby Hayhurst, Taylor Harrison, Anne Davenport, and Sue Clark."
- From the Assistant Editor (4)
- Occupational Hazard by Robin Roderick ("Captain Picard and Doctor Crusher are drafted into an adventure
full or deceit and danger. Quick wits, and their friendship, are the keys to their survival.") (7)
- Dixon Borg by Susan Bredon-Smith (32)
- Homecoming by Marilyn Wilkerson ("Beverly Crusher's return to the Enterprise is a joyous reunion with her friends and family...but her relationship with Jean-Luc Picard has yet to be resolved.") (34)
- Lines Written From... by Marilyn Wilkerson (48)
- Missing Scenes from: Menage a Troi by Jessica Ross ("Beverly Crusher and Jean-Luc Picard are waiting impatiently for word on whether Wesley has passed his entrance exam to Starfleet Academy. Unfortunately, the tension brings a few other issues to light.") (53)
- The Second Time Around by C.C. Calder ("In this sequelto "Allegiance," Captain Picard is curious about his double's activities on board the Enterprise, and Beverly Crusher's answers to his inquiries make for some very entertaining dinner conversation.") (58)
- It's Not Easy Being Captain by M.J. Millard (65)
- Cut! by Abby Hayhurst and Taylor Harrison ("Captain Picard and his crew are all set to star in a documentary of their exploits, but stardom proves to be more elusive than the stars.") (60)
- To Sleep, Perchance to Dream by Anne Davenport ("Data explores the Human conundrum of sleep by drawing upon his knowledge of Captain Picard and Shakespeare. The result is...original.") (83)
- Avon's Enterprise by Sue Clark ("In a riotous and wry collision of Federations, the Blake's 7 crew encounters the NCC-1701-D.While Avon storms the unresisting bridge, Tarrant teams up with an eagerly helpful Wesley, and Villa ends up in Ten Forward.") (91)
- front cover by Janet D'Airo, back cover by Anne Davenport, other art by Janet D'Airo, Anne Davenport, M.J. Millard, and Robin Roderick
References
- ^ from an issue of Where None Have Gone Before