The Silken Thread That Binds Us
| Zine | |
|---|---|
| Title: | The Silken Thread That Binds Us |
| Publisher: | Bristol Star Fleet Registry |
| Editor: | |
| Author(s): | Rosemary Senior |
| Cover Artist(s): | Mark Whitfield |
| Illustrator(s): | Mark Whitfield |
| Date(s): | April 1985 |
| Series?: | No |
| Medium: | print zine, fanfic |
| Size: | |
| Genre: | gen |
| Fandom: | Star Trek: TOS |
| Language: | English |
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The Silken Thread That Binds Us is a gen Star Trek: TOS 49-page novel by Rosemary Senior. The six illustrations, plus cover, are by Mark Whitfield.
Summary:
Here's a story with a difference - and a similarity to the established TREK universe. Written after ST2 and partly before, partly after, ST5, THE SILKEN THREAD provides a continuation on from THE WRATH OF KHAN but mirrors THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK only in certain respects. It takes its theme from relationships with friends and families and others, and explains how strong and yet how thin is the silken thread that binds us all together. [1]
Author's Notes:
This story is an alternative to the continuation of events from The Wrath of Khan. I wanted to write a little more about the Saavik of that film because the character interested me so much. The first twenty pages were written before the release of The Search For Spock, but I extrapolated the storyline from the slide show presented by David Gerrold at UFP, that is why there are similarities. I have treated the material in my own way, but there are times when it joins the film script. If you saw The Search For Spock, you will know how the story continues. Only the Klingons are likely to be dealt with differently, because I began from a different premise. I assume that the reader is familiar with the literature available for both the films, because I have picked up on the occasional point therein. I hope you find the story interesting, if nothing more that proving that there are always possibilities!
Sample Interior Gallery
!["Another interesting thing in this zine is an illustration of a bar, where Kirk, McCoy and Scotty are having a drink, and if you notice the other patrons, you will find Battlestar Galactica folk, Magnum P.I., I think someone is from Blake's Seven (not sure though) and the bartender is Sam from Cheers. There is no mention of these characters that I saw, just added to the background of the illustration." [2]](/w/images/thumb/e/e8/Silken4.jpg/180px-Silken4.jpg)
"Another interesting thing in this zine is an illustration of a bar, where Kirk, McCoy and Scotty are having a drink, and if you notice the other patrons, you will find Battlestar Galactica folk, Magnum P.I., I think someone is from Blake's Seven (not sure though) and the bartender is Sam from Cheers. There is no mention of these characters that I saw, just added to the background of the illustration." [2]
!["Another interesting thing in this zine is an illustration of a bar, where Kirk, McCoy and Scotty are having a drink, and if you notice the other patrons, you will find Battlestar Galactica folk, Magnum P.I., I think someone is from Blake's Seven (not sure though) and the bartender is Sam from Cheers. There is no mention of these characters that I saw, just added to the background of the illustration." [2]](/wiki/File:Silken4.jpg)
Its Connection to a Fan Film
Some members of Bristol Star Fleet Registry fan club planned a fan film. The goal was to start shooting summer 1985, use the winter for special effects shooting, music and post-production and a release in 1986; initially the movie was to be funded by raffles and donations but was it was later decided to use all profits from the zine "The Silken Thread That Binds Us"; the film was meant to be of high-quality and to be shown at conventions and club meetings and would have a 1:1 scale:
[The film] started as a story story, "Confrontation," by Rod Summers. This dealt with the break out of Kang and his crew from a Federation Maximum Security Installation, the 'Enterprise's routine visit to this out-post and the subsequent capture and ransom of Kirk and his landing party. Kang's demands were simple -- Kirk's life for the 'Enterprise' and safe passage to the Klingon Empire. This story was taken and vastly expanded by Rosemary Senior. Retitled 'The Fortunes of War,' it is now a fully structured shooting script. The Klingon's motives have become more devious; the 'Enterprise's' predicament more perilous... This will be a big, bold project. We wouldn't have started it if we didn't think it could work. We intend this film to be the best amateur ST film ever made. [3]
Reactions and Reviews
This story begins after TWOK and continues to the beginning of TSFS - with some differences, however. Kirk is offered and accepts the position of Spock's replacement in training cadets on the Enterprise. The ship follows up a request to transport some stranded Vulcans home, and Kirk senses a mystery surrounding the scientific party, which later unfolds. This is very much a Saavik story and her characterisation is good. Although details differ from the 'official' Trek movies, there is some good continuity. It is a nice story. [4]