Transwarp (Star Trek zine published in South Carolina)

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Zine
Title: Transwarp
Publisher: United Federation of Trekkers (Columbia, South Carolina) and Eric L. Watts
Editor(s): Eric L. Watts
Date(s): 1985
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Medium: print zine
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Fandom: Star Trek: TOS
Language: English
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Transwarp is a gen Star Trek: TOS digest-sized bimonthly mini-zine published by the United Federation of Trekkers (UFT) in 1985. It was intended to be a showcase for the literary and artistic creations of the UFT's membership as a companion to the UFT's monthly nonfiction newsletter, Captain's Quarters, which served to report on recent and announce upcoming club events. Three issues of Transwarp were published, dated March, May and July 1985.

Issue 1, March 1985

Cover of Transwarp 1, art by Dorothy Dillon

12 pages plus covers; manuscript typewritten and photocopied; cover printed on light blue index card stock, interior pages printed on plain white paper; saddle-stitched

  • Untitled cover art by Dorothy Dillon
  • "Parallels" short story by Charlotte Davis
  • "Star Trek Trivia Crossword Puzzle" word game by Barry & Beverly Powell
  • "Recommended Publications" article by Meredith C. Rushton
  • "Instant Future" poem by Sally E. Aaron

Issue 2, May 1985

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Issue 3, July 1985

Partial contents:

  • "Debt of Honor" short story by Jean Lamb
  • "Battle Hymn of the Federation" poetry by Jean Lamb