Datazine/Issues 41-50

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==Issue 41==
Datazine 41 was published in April/May 1986 and contains 40 pages.
* there is a personal statement from the writer of Courts of Honor: 
* there is a personal statement regarding Courts of Honor that is signed by six fans: Edi Bjorklund, Alta Brewer, Victoria Clark, Caren Parnes, Mary Ann Drach and Barbara Storey: 
* a fan writes in with this idea: 
* some zine eds are going to have a section in their zines for fans' reactions to the Challenger space shuttle explosion
* a prominent zine ed apologizes for the lateness of his zine, citing illness, two job changes, and a move to a new house. He also calls out another zine ed for not sending the zines (Only Trek and Saurian Brandy Digest) he ordered over two years ago
* two publishers, who've parted ways two years ago, are still getting each other's mail and money with one accusing the other one of being, essentially, a thief
* there is a personal statement from Randall Landers that he is "taking a break from the fanzine publishing business at this time" but that he intends to remain active in fandom
* MKASHEF advertises a K/S trivia game called "Intimate Details." "Do you think you know everything about everything ever written in every K/S zine ever printed? This game is for you! Six categories (100 questions each): 'Classic K/S -- Before 1982,' 'Contemporary K/S -- 1982-1985.' 'Art,' 'Alternate Universes,' 'Locations,' and 'K/S and the ST Movies.' Printed on good quality cardstock, illustrated by Gayle F. SASE for price and availability." 
* a review of Progressions, see that page
* a review of Nome #8, see that page
* a review of Greater California K/S, see that page
* a review of Mach-1 Plus, see that page
* a review of Daring Attempt #4, see that page
* a review of Consort #1, see that page
* a review of Dreams of the Sleepers, see that page
==Issue 42==
Datazine 42 was published in June/July 1986 and contains 40 pages.
* the editors report that Intergalactic Trading Company had done a test to determine how timely zine eds were in getting material out to those who'd paid for it: "Sixty orders were placed from ads placed in an issue of Datazine. In the first two weeks, 35% of the orders had arrived. By the end of six weeks, over half of the orders had been filled. After a polite letter of inquiry was sent asking the progress of the orders, a few more arrived. Just over 10% of orders were still not filled or heard from after ten weeks. A second letter prompted several more to come in... After twenty weeks there were still a few zine editors who'd cashed their checks and still not sent fanzines. The conclusion was that you could expect quick delivery of your fanzine about 50% of the time, slow delivery about 40% of the time, very slow delivery 5% of the time, and at least 5% of the orders would never be filled." The survey concluded that "most fanzine publishers are reliable." 
Boldly Writing wrote that "the editors ran the item because they thought the results were worth boasting about, but some fanzine publishers took offense, especially those who put out fanzines after long and unexpected delays."
* there are no zine reviews
==Issue 43==
 
Datazine 43 was published in August/September 1986, contains 40 pages. It was printed on a laser printer, one of the very first zines to do so.
* the publisher of Genesis Aftermath says that the third printing of this zine will now include illustrations, and anyone who ordered the first two editions can get the illos sent to her or him for thirty-nine cents and a SASE
* a fan writes that other fans can call him, provides a phone number, and says: "Limit two calls only. Limit time: six minutes. Saturdays only. Limit calls to within the states of Ohio and New York, ask for Rodney."
* a fan says that after three unswered SASEs for a zine he had paid for, he is now pressing charges for mail fraud "as soon as we discover your whereabouts"
* a zine ed tells other fans not accept checks from another fan, and states her entire name
* Walking Carpet Press editors have decided that they cannot sort out Courts of Honor pre-orders and that anyone who wants the zine will have to pay the price of $20 regardless of any prior deposit
* a review of Shades of Grey, see that page
* a review of The Poets and I, see that page
* a review of As I Do Thee #4, see that page
* a review of A New Hope, see that page
* a review of Naked Times #9, see that page
* a review of Hello/Goodbye, see that page
* a review of Likely Impossibilities #2, see that page
* a review of Vive La Resistance!, see that page
* a review of Kista, see that page
* a review of Stargate #1 and #2, see that page
* a review of Angel Unaware and Other K/S Stories, see that page
* a review of The Women's List, see that page
* a review of Melange #7, see that page
* a review of Fantazy #3, see that page
* a review of Outlands #9, see that pate
* a review of It Takes Time on Impulse #4, see that page
==Issue 44==
 
Datazine 44 was published in October/November 1986 and contains about 40 pages
* personal statements include one from the editor of Alien Brothers saying the zine isn't late as she never set a publication date, that even if it were late it was because her house flooded and even though she saved the zine, she lost everything else. She is unhappy because one "unscrupulous contributor" sent a one of the works in AB to another zine in the meantime, an action that that has made the publisher decide that all submitters sign a release from next time. She also wants a statement from each contributor regarding the use of her or his real name in the zine. She scolds folks for hassling her about how long its taking for this zine to be published: 
* there is an announcement and description of the Surak Award
*a fanzine publisher writes, somewhat amusingly, that her computers have developed a personality of their own: 
* Bill Hupe says Randall Landers has given up production rights to Stardate and Orion and that Bill is taking over
* Kathy Resch says she has taken over the publishing of Before the Glory by Syn Ferguson
* a fan thanks another for returning the cassette tape recorder (with "brand new batteries") containing talks with DeForest Kelley and Leonard Nimoy; she'd left the machine sitting at a table at a con
* a fan proposes "A Thousand Roses" for William Shatner during the filming of Star Trek V. Each fan (hopefully a 1000) will buy a small florist card which represents a rose, sends it (and nine dollars for Shatner's fan club), along with personal message of undying gratitude. Each day a new card will be displayed by an actual rose in his office. The fan gives a reminder: "Please remember, everyone, this is going to be on public display. So Do Not Embarrass the Man!!."
* a fan takes another to task for publicly telling other fans she is not to be trusted, says she has acted in good faith, and it is he who is a skunk
* a review of Destiny's Children #2, see that page
==Issue 45==
Datazine 45 was published in December 1986 and contains 40 pages.
* the editor notes that Universal Translator has ceased publication
* the editor asks that fans not pass along copies of Datazine to non-paying fans, asking those fans to instead buy their own subscriptions
* this issue contains, for the first time, a nomination from for the FanQ Awards; the form says the current categories are Star Trek, Star Wars and General
* there is a nomination form for the Surak Award
* a zine ed writes that in her two years of fandom that she has found zine buyers and the post office to be 100% pleasant and reliable, but that success rate does not apply to other zine eds
* a fan is trying to get a hold of a zine for a refund she started asking for four years ago
* a fan writes in support of Syn Ferguson, saying: 
* a zine ed is making her third request in personal statements for a fan's current address as she keeps trying to send her a zine and the post office keeps sending it back
*the editor of a new press advertises for "one obsessed fan to catalog every Chekov story published from 1984 through mid-1987, for an index to appear in the upcoming fanzine, PROTOSTAR." Applicants had to submit a writing sample that listed the author, zine, publisher info, a synopsis and as rating of the story quality. [This zine was to have a cover by C. Sibbett, fiction and art by Vel Jaeger, Dan Barth, Laurie Huff, and Tom Howard.] It is unclear if the zine was ever published.
* there were 42 K/S fanzines and 160 ST fanzines advertised for sale
* a review of Goliath, see that page
* a review of Masiform D #15, see that page
* a review of The Pilot's Prayer, see that page
* a review of Choices, see that page
* a review of A Gift Beyond Price, see that page 
* a review of The Price of Freedom, see that page
==Issue 46==
Datazine 46 was published in 1987 and contains 55 pages.
* includes a double-page ad of Bill Hupe's zines for sale
* includes a 3-page ballot for the Surak Awards
* a fan wants information on zines about Andorians
* there are some Nome t-shirts for sale
* the zine auction for Toni Cardinal-Price is still trying to get off the ground
* the first Star Trek con in Italy was held
* there are no zine reviews
==Issue 47==
Datazine 47 was published in May/June 1987 and contains about 60 pages. The editor asks for readers to send in suggestions for a list of the "ten best zines of all time."
* there is a letter in personal statements from Ann Carver which states she is gafiating and is settling her affairs: 
* there is a request from fan Lynn Mendoza that reads: 
* there is a letter from a writer in personal statements complaining that another writer is using her story idea, one she has been working on for six years. The two fans in conflict are editors of Clean Slate Press and Osiris Press in the Battlestar Galactica fandom, and there is apparently much tension, as well as the threat of legal action regarding the stories "Burn, Witch" and "The Rare Earth Expedition."
* there is a long, long, long letter from The Gang of Six regarding Courts of Honor. It thanks many people for legal advice, monetary support, donated art, moral support, and last of all, the author, Syn Ferguson for writing it under extreme circumstances, for her willingness to ask for help, and for her trust.
* the winners of the 1986 Surak Awards are announced
* a review of Never Steal a Tardis You Can't Live With, see that page
* a review of Thettie's Ditties, see that page
* a review of Private Possessions, see that page
* a review of First Time #8, see that page
* a review of Mach-Plus #2, see that page
* a review of No Peaceful Roads Lead Home, see that page
* a review of Rassilon's Star #2 and #3, see that page
* a review of Cosmic Collected and Choices, see that page
* a review of Meridian Two, see that page
* a review of Sanity Maintenance #2, see that page
* a review of A New Challenge, see that page
* a review o Revenge of the Sith, see that page
* a review of Out of the War Zone, see that page
* a review of The Way of the Warrior, see that page
* a review of It's No Fun Being Adult If You Can't Be Childish Sometimes, see that page
* a review of Lifestar #3, see that page
* a review of More Missions, More Myths #6, see that page
* a review of Icefire, see that page
* a review of Bookends, see that page
* a review of Prisoners of the Night, see that page
==Issue 48==
Datazine 48 was published in July/August 1987 and contains 50 pages.
* there are many letters by fans complaining about not receiving zines they'd paid for, former zine ed partners skipping town with zine money in had, and fans warning other fans about other fans
* a zine ed writes a personal statement: 
* a zine ed makes a personal statement that says it has been two years since her co-editor skipped town with a bunch of money and left her holding the bag. She has spent the last two years sending zines out out to fans in reparation, has lost a huge amount of money: 
* one fan writes a personal statement in response to one in the previous issue of Datazine. She completely disassociates herself from another fan: 
* there are no zine reviews
==Issue 49==
Datazine 49 was published in September/October 1987 and contains 50 pages. 
* the personal statements section is remarkably calm and conflict-free
* Bill Hupe announces a con in Anarctica at Scott Base called Antarcticon 1988, a spoof
* has a full-page, paid ad for the zine The Hive
* has ads for 47 non-K/S titles (not volumes) and 30 K/S titles (not volumes)
* a review of Subject: Airwolf #10, see that page
* a review of Mind Meld #4, see that page
* a review of Shadows, see that page
* a review of Brothers 'n' Blues, see that page
* a review of The Star Wars Bibliography, see that page
* a review of The Honorable Sacrifice, see that page
*a review of Alien Brothers, see that page
* a review of Vault of Tomorrow #12, see that page
* a review of First Time #8, #11 and #13, see that page
* a review of Time Log #11, see that page
* a review of The Third Verdict, see that page
*a review of Mach-1 Plus #2, see that page
* a review of More Missions, More Myths #7, see that page
* two reviews of As I Do Thee #8, see that page
* a review of Nome #10, see that page
* a review of Daring Attempt #8, see that page
* a review of Time Winds #15, #16, and #17, see that page
==Issue 50==
Datazine 50 was published in November/December 1987 and contains about 50 pages.
* it contains no zine reviews
* the personal statements section is, again, remarkably calm and conflict-free
* from the editorial: 
==References==
Category:1986 Zines
Category:1987 Zines