Delve into the world of Star Trek fandom with this Vintage 1974 Star Trek Showcase (#1) fanzine. A treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this issue is a testament to the enduring legacy of The Original Series. Immerse yourself in the science fiction and horror adventures that have captivated fans for generations, as presented in this classic publication from the United States.
The Star Trek Showcase offers a nostalgic journey through the franchise's storied past, featuring exclusive content that celebrates the rich history of the Star Trek universe. Whether you're a long-time admirer or a new explorer of this iconic series, this vintage fanzine is a must-have addition to your collection.
SHOWCASE #1 introduces the reader to Lorna Mitchell, a 20th century
woman trapped in the time of the Enterprise who comes to love Ambassador
Sarek and who weds him after Amanda's death.
"This long Star Trek Romance episodic novel was originally published in
the 1970's before the popular category publishers had begun to publish
Science Fiction/Futuristic Romances -- or supernatural Romance -- or
vampire Romance, and even before the category of Inspirational Romance
had burgeoned into a dominant player in the Romance field. Perhaps
Barbara Sharon Emily
did not invent the genre of Futuristic Romance, but she was surely one
of the very first to mix such wildly separate genres as Science Fiction,
Romance, and Christian Inspirational writing. And she became an
immensely popular writer with this series, drawing some of the best
writers in the Star Trek fanzine world into writing in her series, just
as
Kraith did. This Star Trek fanzine novel series was widely read before the advent of the "
/"
genres, and contains no "/" elements whatsoever. Literary researchers
may find that this one fanzine provided the impetus for many young women
writers to explore mixing genres and especially the
straight
futuristic romance. It was and still is a landmark addition to the
literature of science fiction and could legitimately be termed
Intimate Adventure. In
Jacqueline Lichtenberg's
opinion, the quality of the writing here is top notch professional,
easily publishable as Mass Market -- except for the mixing of genres
which is disallowed in the Star Trek mass market paperback. And like
all fanfic, this violates the aired-universe rules to make an even more
interesting story than we saw on the air. Originally published in 4
large
mimeograph volumes which we have individually listed in our eBay store.