Beyond Farpoint USA

Beyond Farpoint USA is a gen Star Trek: TNG anthology of stories, articles and art.
In issue #2, the editor mentions she has discovered there is another zine series with the same title: "We have found a counterpart in England who also produces a 'zine called Beyond Farpoint. There was lots of pleasant surprise on both sides of the waters with that one. We have become Farpoint Press USA and Beyond Farpoint USA since they were around one issue before we were."
==Submission Requirements==
From issue #1: 
==Issue 1==
Beyond Farpoint, USA 1 was published in 1992 and contains 207 pages. It is mildly-R-rated.
Artwork: Tom Amici	(front cover), Janet D'Airo, Derrin, Ken Yarbrough, Mindrew
From Bill Hupe's catalog: 
From the editorial: 
* A Candle in the Darkness	by	Brenda Shaffer (Seeking a companion for his immortal existence, an ancient vampire selects Picard. "Picard comes face to face with the legendary Gervaise, a vampire of historic reputation. Learn what draws him to Captain Picard, as we watch Picard wrestle with the possibilities of immortal life.") Reprinted in The Winds of Limbo. (7)
* Another Time, Same Place by Jo-Ann Lassiter ("In the episode "Family," Rene never did get to read his starship report to his uncle, until now. Rene finds Jean-Luc Picard alone in his bedroom after the fight with Robert. As Rene shares his report, we (earn why Picard is so resentful of his older brother, and that dreams of starships run in the family.") (17)
* Fly, Little Wind Rider		by Toni Staab		("Laurelin, a young sculptor from Earth, is studying art at the Vulcan Science Academy. While on Vulcan, she is staying with the Vulcan Ambassador, his wife and their young son, Spock. Experiencing the Vulcan soul through young Spock's eyes, Laurelin begins to learn the complex nature of Vulcan society, as she tries to capture the essence of it in her art. However, Spock's teachings are put to the test as Laurelin prepares to have her sculpture judged along side Vulcan's best.") (25)
* Conflict by Katerina Jengau (39)
* The Face of My Enemy by Judith Allison (51)
* Making a Difference by Gary Homberg ("Journey aboard the NCC-1701C as she makes her last ditch effort to battle the Romulans attacking the Klingon settlement on Narinda III. Castille and Yar valiantly try to "make a difference" in a hopeless situation.") (55)
* Alien Love, poem by	Sherry Hopper		(59)
* Heat and Light	by	Brenda Shaffer--After the death of first officer Jack Crusher, Stargazer captain Picard finds himself unwillingly attracted to Jack's pretty, spirited successor. Adult situations. Reprinted in The Winds of Limbo (60)
* Surprise, non-fiction by	Tawn Stokes		(94)
* Transplants, poem	by	Judith Allison		(99)
* A Hidden Host of Emotions	by	Janna Stockinger		(104)
* Spockian Exegesis, poem	by	Pam Rogers		(127)
* The Perfect Gift	by	Bill Doritty, Jr.		(128)
* Geordi's Vision	by	Tawn Stokes & Judith Allison		(133)
* Yesterday, Today by		Elizabeth Abell (Q sends Picard back in time for a bittersweet look at Picard's childhood. "With Q's help, Picard travels back in time to witness his childhood. We learn more of the bitter feud between Picard, his father and his older brother. But through it all,there was always Maman comforting and guiding her young son to his first, best destiny.") (146)
* A Casualty of War by Judith Allison ("Will Riker struggles with the agony of a post-Borg Enterprise and a badly injured Picard. Realizing how close they had all come to Armageddon, Picard attempts to heal. As victory celebrations sweep through the Federation, Riker and Picard try to quietly resolve their personal agonies and come to a peace of mind about creatures who find humanity so irrelevant.") (155)
* Chasing the Circle, poem by Sherry Hopper (163)
* Romulan, non-fiction by Jacqueline Gilkey (mentions the 1983 con Love of Trek) (164)
* SoliloQuy by Sherry Hopper (Q soliloquizes about humanity and his curious love/hate relationship with it.) (166)
* Smiles by Judith Allison (171)
* A Matter of the Heart by Deb Galeone (173)
* Facing the Truth by Todd Parrish (176)
* Maman by Toni Staab (180)
* Mixed Signals by Katerina Jengau (189)
* Is There Nothing More? by Sherry Hopper (195)
* Old Times by CarolMel Ambassador (201) (a future fic, featuring Captain Sulu and Chekov)
* Flippen by Madeline Hill (204)
File:farpoint1-1.jpg|inside page from issue #1, Janet D'Airo
File:farpoint1-2.jpg|inside page from issue #1, sample text
File:farpoint1-3.jpg|inside page from issue #1, Janet D'Airo
File:farpoint1-4.jpg|inside page from issue #1, Derrin
File:farpoint1-5.jpg|inside page from issue #1, Ken Yarbrough
File:farpoint1-6.jpg|inside page from issue #1, Mindrew
==Issue 2==
Beyond Farpoint, USA 2 was published in 1993 and contains 199 pages. This issue contains some Star Trek: TOS content.
Artwork: Tom Amici (front cover), Janet D'Ario, Bret Davis, Jo-Ann Lassiter, Todd Parish, Mindrew, Ken Yarbrough.
From the editorial: 
* One Grain of Sand by Jo-Ann Lassiter ("Picard struggles with a nemesis from his past, a man obsessed with embarrassing the Enterprise captain even if it costs Picard his life.") (4)
* Second Thoughts by Helen C. Calogredes ("Picard and Riker, a poet's interpretation of some of their innermost thoughts and feelings.") (53)
* Image by Helen C. Calogredes (54)
* Time for Dancing by Deb Galeone ("Beverly Crusher has become involved in a relationship that will take her far from the Enterprise and Captain Picard. Will she leave, and will the Captain let her go?") (55)
* You Will Be Missed by Sherry Hopper ("The evolution of the involvement of children in the Star Trek universe from classic through the Next Generation in this great article by Sherry.") (64)
* In Defense of Self by Judith Allison ("Deanna Troi struggles to regain control of her life and sanity after surviving a brutal mind-rape. Enlisting the assistance of Worf, Deanna takes up Klingon self-defense. The outcome will surprise you!") (69)
* A Sign for All Times by Patti Papineau & Alicia Champlin ("The beauty and expressiveness of sign language is fully explored in this classic Trek story where Uhura and the entire bridge crew contact a race that depends solely on manual communication.") (113)
* Captains of Ships Named Enterprise by Sherry Hopper ("An excellent, non-fiction look at all the great captains of the USS Enterprise.") (132)
* Gilgamesh and Silence by Judith Allison ("Dathon and Picard at El-Edrel and the aftermath of their meeting and Dathon's death continue to haunt Picard. As the Federation celebrates, Picard wonders if the price for communication was too much?") (137)
* A Flame That Burns by Toni Staab ("McCoy on an all-Vulcan ship... need we say more?") (145)
* Wingbots in Space by Judith Allison (Wacky, pink bunnies with minds, hearts and opinions of their own, befriend, befuddle and move in with Riker vowing to go with a dragon in tow to a place no animal crackers have gone before. "Riker takes up creative writing and gets a lot more than he bargained for when his characters move in and take up residence on the Enterprise.") (163)
* Goo by Madeline Hill (196) ("Is it a life-form? Os it just a bowl of jiggling, green slime sans soul? Picard and Crusher ponder this and other imponderables in this light-hearted little story.")
* Editorial Guidelines (200)
File:beyondfarpoint2-1.jpg|inside issue #2, Bret Davis
File:beyondfarpoint2-2.jpg|inside issue #2, Ken Yarbrough
File:beyondfarpoint2-3.jpg|inside issue #2, Mindrew
File:beyondfarpoint2-4.jpg|inside issue #2, Jo-Ann Lassiter
File:beyondfarpoint2-5.jpg|inside issue #2, sample text
File:beyondfarpoint2-6.jpg|inside issue #2, Todd Parrish
File:beyondfarpoint2-7.jpg|inside issue #2, Mindrew
File:beyondfarpoint2-8.jpg|inside issue #2, Janet D'Airo
==Issue 3==
Beyond Farpoint, USA 3 was published in 1993 and contains 204 pages.
The cover won a 1995 FanQ Award.
Artwork: Kate Maynard (Locutus) (front cover) (won a 1994 FanQ), Julie Blanchard, Janet D'Airo, Charlotte Graham-Clark, Laura Miles, Joey Rodrigues.
The editorial contains these comments about the cover: 
Also from the editorial: 
* Beginnings by Patricia Ann La Ferrara (6)
* Doctor's Advice by Carolyn B. Dahman (25)
* A Crucible of Stars by Sherry Hopper (30)
* A Few Days in the Country by Jo-Ann Lassiter—Picard and Crusher go to a planet where they can cease being captain and chief medical officer. (33)
* High Noon by Todd Parish (69)
* Interruptions by Elizabeth Abell (75)
* A Letter Home by Patti Papineau & Alicia Champlin (97)
* Made For Each Other Joelle Augustine (101)
* Risian Ladies, filk to the tune of "Spanish Ladies" by Gail Molnar (115)
* Never Give Up on a Dream by Jo-Ann Lassiter (116)
* The Rover's Song by Gail Molner (121)
* It Was a Slow Week on the Enterprise by Judith Allison (128)
* Noise by T.J. Stokes (138)
* Pillow, Pillow, Pillow by T.J. Stokes (141)
* Top Ten Signs It's Going to be a Bad Day by Gail Molner (142)
* To Thine Own Self by D.J. Nicholson (143)
* Thought Process by Charlotte S. Graham-Clark (161)
* Where the Winds of Limbo Roar by Brenda Shaffer—A chilling foray into Picard's darkest memories from Cardassian torture to his succumbing to mind addiction with "The Game." Reprinted in The Winds of Limbo (164)
* Vulcan Child's Dilemma, poem by Sherry Hopper (185)
* The Real Thing by D.J. Nicholson (186)
* It's A Helluva Road to the Captaincy by Judith Allison (190)
* Monk Music by Madeline Hill (195)
* Indomitable Human Spirit by ?--Q, like all researchers, takes care and painstaking relish to have Picard relive past indignities that he'd best wish remained memory. (in the TOC, but not listed in Agent With Style's description)
File:beyondfarpoint3-1.jpg|inside issue #3, Joey Rodrigues
File:beyondfarpoint3-2.jpg|inside issue #3, sample text
File:beyondfarpoint3-3.jpg|inside issue #3, Laura Miles
File:beyondfarpoint3-4.jpg|inside issue #3, Janet D'Airo
File:beyondfarpoint3-5.jpg|inside issue #3, Julie Blanchard
File:beyondfarpoint3-6.jpg|inside issue #3, Charlotte Graham-Clark
==Issue 4==
Beyond Farpoint, USA 4 was published in 1994 and contains 204 pages.
From Bill Hupe's catalog: "Picard is on an emotional roller coaster ride while under the grips of the Ramell effect, and Beverly is at his side; Sela returns and captures the crew of the Enterprise..."
From the editorial: 
* Editorial by Editor (2)
* Loose Threads by D.J. Nicholson (4)
* Colored Dreams by Todd Parrish (12)
* Under a Dark Star by Jo-Ann Lassiter (13)
* Khitomer's Legacy by Carolyn B. Dahman (88)
* Locutus by Todd Parrish (97)
* Second Chances by Patricia Ann La Ferrara (98)
* Fatherhood by Gail Molnar (118)
* Flickerings by D.J. Nicholson (119)
* Riker's Reputation by Gail Molnar (128)
* Progeny of the Subjugators by Anne Davenport (130)
* Missing Suspicions by M.J. Ford (161)
* Occupational Hazard by Gail Molnar (166)
* Outside Influences by Joelle Augustine (169)
Artwork
* Janet D'Airo (front cover)
* Anne Davenport
* Tim Harrison
* Renee Levy
* Todd Parrish
* Joey Rodrigues
File:beyondfarpoint4-1.jpg|inside issue #4, Anne Davenport
File:beyondfarpoint4-2.jpg|inside issue #4, Joey Rodrigues
File:beyondfarpoint4-3.jpg|inside issue #4, sample text
File:beyondfarpoint4-4.jpg|inside issue #4, Todd Parrish
File:beyondfarpoint4-5.jpg|inside issue #4, Tim Harrison
File:beyondfarpoint4-6.jpg|inside issue #4, Renee Levy
==Issue 5==
Beyond Farpoint, USA 5 was published in July 1995 and contains 191 pages.
Art by Barbara Caldwell, Janet D'Airo, Anne Davenport, Renee Levy, Jean Elizabeth Martin, Gail Molnar and Joey Rodrigues. Full color cover art by Tom Amici.
* Editorial by Editor (2)
* Loser Takes All by Jo-Ann Lassiter ("We find the captain stranded on a planet after a diplomatic mission backfires. Can he survive until the Enterprise returns for him?") (4)
* Beyond a Dream by M.J. Ford ("We find out just what happens when dreams become reality. Beverly Crusher faces her feelings for the good captain and shares her dream. Who said dreams are better than reality? Not for Picard and Crusher.") (49)
* Lifelines by D.J. Nicholson ("Finds the crew dealing with the aftermath of the de-evolution virus. Beverly Crusher deals with her "negligence" and guilt with the help of a good friend, Jean-Luc Picard.") (54)
* I Found the One that My Soul Loves	by	Darla Redifer		("With help from Deanna Troi, Crusher and Picard deal with their feelings after the episode "Sub-Rosa," as Picard finally hears the reasons for her decision after Kesprytt. But things have changed.") (61)
* Future Plans	by	Marge Robles		("Picard deals with a stowaway-Rene Picard. Picard hears more of Rene's dreams and helps his brother face them. A touching family reunion.") (80)
* Game of the Few by Joelle Augustine ("It may be a few months after Kesprytt, but is Beverly Crusher ready to continue her discussion with Picard? Or was it too late for them?") (85)
* Coming Home by Carolyn B. Dahman ("Will Guinan leave the Enterprise? Can Picard face his memories of the Borg, once again? With each other's help, they find a way.") (90)
* The Perfect Host by D.J. Nicholson ("We see what could have happened if Jean-Luc Picard had volunteered to 'host' the Trill instead of Riker. How would Beverly react?") (99)
* To Be or Not to Be by Charles H. Shiring (Does the pleasant facade of Trill society hide an ugly truth? Picard finds out when a renegade Trill seeks asylum, claiming he's being forced to become a host. Reprinted in The Winds of Limbo) (125)
* Echoes from the Past by Patricia Ann La Ferrara ("The crew of the Enterprise hosts a delegation that includes Beverly Crusher's mother. Why hasn't Beverly ever mentioned her mother? Why is the relationship so strained? Throughout it all, Captain Picard is by her side.") (137)
* Postscript by Gail Molnar ("The last poker game has ended. Picard's tale of the future causes Crusher to come to terms with her feelings for Picard.") (157)
* Honor Thy Father by Joelle Augustine ("Wesley is suffering from a genetic disorder where the only help can come from a member ofhis father's family. The relationship between the Crushers and Picard is explored. With the help of Boothby, Wesley grows to understand that mistakes should be met head on. Can Beverly and Jean-Luc do the same?") (159)
* The Song of Starlight by G.M. Elbron ("Beverly must face her feelings when she gets more than she expected after asking the captain about the 'future.' Kesprytt is very much a part of the conversation as they begin their 'real' future together.") (177)
* The Old Man by Becky J. Woods ("A poignant look at two possible futures for Jean-Luc Picard. Picard, grateful to Q for showing him his 'future,' makes some decisions to create hisown future-his way, with Beverly Crusher.") (186)
File:Beyondfarpoint5-1.jpg|inside issue #5, Barbara Caldwell
File:Beyondfarpoint5-2.jpg|inside issue #5, Renee Levy
File:Beyondfarpoint5-3.jpg|inside issue #5, Janet D'Airo
File:Beyondfarpoint5-4.jpg|inside issue #5, Anne Davenport
File:Beyondfarpoint5-5.jpg|inside issue #5, Joey Rodrigues
File:Beyondfarpoint5-6.jpg|inside issue #5, Jean Elizabeth Martin
File:Beyondfarpoint5-7.jpg|inside issue #5, Jean Elizabeth Martin
File:Beyondfarpoint5-8.jpg|inside issue #5, Barbara Caldwell
File:Beyondfarpoint5-9.jpg|inside issue #5, Barbara Caldwell
File:Beyondfarpoint5-levy.jpg|Renee Levy
==Issue 6==
Beyond Farpoint, USA 6 was published in 1996 and contains 263 pages.
It contains an ad for the Patrick Stewart Research Library.
* Editorial by The Editor (2)
* Captain's Affair by Carolyn Dahman (4)
* Eye of the Beholder by Marge Robles (12)
* Social Directors by Jo-Ann Lassiter (18)
* Darkness All Around by Robin M. Lyster (42)
* The Arrival by Becky Woods (85)
* Taboo by Janet D'Airo (92)
* Whoever Fights Monsters by Miranda Greene (137)
* Stardate 4499.1 by Joseph D'Airo (158)
* Recognition by Patricia Ann LaFerrara (163)
* Rebuild All Your Ruin by Gail Molnar (200)
* Together At Last by Anne Davenport (204)
* Compelling Actions by Marge Robles (223)
Artwork
* Nancy Morgan (front cover)
* Janet D'Airo
* Anne Davenport
* Bret Davis
* Renee Levy
* Gail Molnar
* Joey Rodrigues
File:beyondfarpoint6-1.jpg|inside issue #6, Bret Davis
File:beyondfarpoint6-2.jpg|inside issue #6, Anne Davenport
File:beyondfarpoint6-3.jpg|inside issue #6, Janet D'Airo
File:beyondfarpoint6-4.jpg|inside issue #6, Renee Levy
File:beyondfarpoint6-5.jpg|inside issue #6, Janet D'Airo
File:beyondfarpoint6-6.jpg|inside issue #6, Joey Rodrigues
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