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| Title: | Visions of Futures Past |
| Publisher: | Gamin Davis |
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| Date(s): | 1991 |
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| Medium: | print zine |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TOS |
| Language: | English |
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Visions of Futures Past contains 223 pages and is an anthology written and illustrated by Gamin Davis.
Some of the fiction is reprinted from Nome, a zine series published in New Zealand.
A sister zine is More Future Visions.
Description from the Creator
A collection of re-edited and rewritten stories not previously seen in the U.S., with new artwork and poetry by the author. Includes: “Kolinahr: the Parting” (a story focusing on the internal conflict that drove Spock back to Vulcan at the end of the first 5-year mission to try to attain Kolinahr, and how Kirk and McCoy deal with his decision), “Final Victory” (a Fan-Q Award-nominated, post-ST:TMP pon farr story in which Spock and his friends must cope with his death in pon farr), “A Rose Amongst the Ashes” (another post-ST:TMP story in which Kirk dies on an away mission and Spock learns to cope with his loss with help from McCoy and Christine Chapel), more. Black and white character portraits cover and interior art by the author; comb bound. [1]
From the Zine's Editorial
Authorized copies of Visions of Future Past have black spiral binding, the cover printed on glossy stock, and page 3 is numbered in red. If your copy does not fit this description, you have bought a pirated copy and please notify us from whom you purchased the copy. Zine pirates do a disservice to fandom, drive the prices of fanzines even higher, and are breaking the law. Don't be fooled by these thieves and liars — we have not authorized anyone to reproduce this fanzine.
Contents
- Gamin Davis Bibliography (2)
- Editor and Publisher's Preface (4)
- Spock's First Christmas ("Spock's reflections on his childhood memories of the one year Amanda hadn't been able to return to Earth for Christmas, and how he and Sarek collaborated on a special surprise to help her deal with her depression. (TOS [prequel], S, Sa, A, K, Mc, Ch [G])") (from Nome #4) (7)
- Against Tradition ("The story of Spock's decision to join Starfleet, his clash with Sarek over it, and the beginnings of their long-running feud. (TOS [prequel], S, Sa, A [G])") (from Nome #4) (16)
- A Letter to Sarek, poem (28)
- Kolinahr: The Parting ("A story concentrating on the internal conflict that drove Spock to return to Vulcan at the end of the first 5-year mission in an attempt to attain Kolinahr, and how Kirk and McCoy respond to his turmoil and deal with his decision. (TOS, K&S, Mc, Ch, Sa, A, angst, heavy h/c [PG])") (from Nome #3) (29)
- The Touch of Friendship (118)
- Final Victory ("The story, set after ST:TMP, of how Kirk and McCoy help a still-unbonded Spock (and themselves) face his death in pon farr, then try to cope with his loss. [1988 Fan-Q nominee] (TOS/AU, K&S, Mc, h/c, angst, DEATH [PG-13])") (nominated for a Fan Q) (119)
- Hollow Victory, poem (156)
- A Rose Amongst the Ashes ("Also set after ST:TMP. On a mission to locate a missing exploration team on a hostile planet, Kirk is killed; afterwards, Spock slowly learns to turn to McCoy and Christine Chapel for help in dealing with his grief over Kirk's death. (TOS/AU, K&S, S/Ch, Mc, angst, h/c, DEATH [PG-13])") (from Nome #3 and Beyond Antares #29) (157)
- The Void, poem (198)
- Our Dearest Blood ("The first part of a STIII sequel written as an alternative to STIV, focusing on the early days of Spock's recovery from fal-tor-pan and Kirk's efforts to help him. (TOS/AU, K&S, Mc, h/c [PG])") (from Nome #4) (200)
- Recognition, poem (223)