Alderaan/Issues 06-10

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==Issue 6==
Alderaan 6 was published in October 1979 and contains 8 pages.
* there are five LoCs, not one of them mentions the negative review of Mos Eisley Tribune from the last issue
* there are a number of photos (three full pages!) of fans taken at the most recent August Party
* the editor makes a guess that there are between 10-20 fan-created Star Wars fanzines out there at this time
* a fan writes in a long, detailed letter that talks about placement of copyright symbols, crediting art, the article Who Comes With Summer, the reason fans compare SW and Close Encounters of the Third Kind is because they were released so close to each other, whether the two or three column format is better...
* one fan writes a short letter saying she likes the two or three column format rather than the single line one and that "I've been especially impressed with the depth and thoroughness of the reviews."
* the editor writes an apology, of sorts, to a fan regarding a harsh review he did of her story in Mos Eisley Tribune #2
* the letters he received for this issue of the letterzine make decide he will review no more zines, ever, until he gets some feedback from readers regarding this issue—he writes: 
* a fan talks of her fannish experiences: 
* a zine ed writes a thank you, and a correction: 
==Issue 7==
[[File:alder7.jpg|thumb|cover of issue #7, Jeff Johnston, also the cover of Skywalker #3 -- a fan comments in "Alderaan" #10: "... generally I think I preferred the cover by Jeff as it was printed for Skywalker #3, with darker shadows—somehow the darkness fit. The cover of Alderaan has the advantage of showing the background tapestry, which Itself shows considerable work and attention to detail (but why the halo on the figure to the right right of Leia's head???) [the editor interjects: "I cannot tell you where it is from. I found a book of tapestry in the reference library at the Toledo Museum of Art - That's as much as I can remember about it") A bit more work on the hands and better proportion of the lower body would help, but overall it's a good picture. You might consider putting in heavier shading on such portraits in the future, Jeff—it really adds to the atmosphere of this type, and might help with definition in other types."]]
Alderaan 7 is the second anniversary issue, published in February 1980 and contains 8 pages. It focuses on the character of Mary Sue.
* this issue has a long article by Tracy Duncan about current SW news, including what was known about TESB
* the hype about The Empire Strikes Back is hopping and the letterzine notes that one can write Lucasfilm about the official slideshow about the new movie, as well as dial a toll-free telephone number to listen to a recorded message
* about the hot topic of reviews, the editor says that the response he's gotten is: 
* a fan comments: 
* and Mary Sue: 
* more about the portrayal of women: 
* a fan comments on The Empire Strikes Back trailer, something she has only heard about: 
* a fan has the first comment about the controversial review in issue #5: 
* a review of Skywalker #3, see that page
* a review of Pegasus #2, see that page
==Issue 8==
Alderaan 8 was published in June 1980 and contains 8 pages. The big topic in LoCs was reviews and their function.
* the editor, Allyson, writes: "Inside this issue you'll find an interview with Craig Miller, who is the fan liaison with Lucasfilm, Ltd. His comments throw an interesting light on the new SW movie."
* for excerpts from the interview with Craig Miller, see Alderaan Interview with Craig Miller
* Allyson also writes that Jeff (both he and Allyson are college students) could use some advice: "Jeff would appreciate your suggestions on where he can retreat to after getting his degree so that he can have the nervous breakdown that he deserves."
* about the zine review controversy: 
* and onto the beginning of The Duncan Scandal: 
* a fan takes Johnston to task for his harsh review of an issue of Mos Eisley Tribune: 
* a fan comments on whether Johnston should cease reviewing zines: 
* another fan writes her opinion on the controversy: 
* another fan comments on the review column: 
* a letter from two fans says: 
* a fan writes: 
* more on reviews: 
* and more: 
* a fan comments: 
* a fan quakes at the thought of twelve Star Wars films: 
==Issue 9==
Alderaan 9 was published in August 1980 and contains 6 pages. There is more Leia and Mary Sue controversy, the first complaint about too much Han Solo in fanfiction, and contains a survey of the Star Wars fandom; the survey must have been a loose-leaf supplement, as it's not printed in the main body of the letterzine.
* several fans discuss whether the story "A Marketable Commodity" in Pegasus should have an "adult" rating
* a fan describes an Enclave, see that page
* the editor writes that Craig Miller, the Star Wars fan liaison, has left that job, and that Ira Friedman is now the president of the official Star Wars fan club
* one of the editors writes: 
* about the review controversy: 
* the editor finally prints the letter from Janice Sidwell, the editor of Mos Eisley Tribune a zine that had been harshly reviewed, causing much controversy: 
* a fan writes in and comments that the Mary Sue debate will certainly be a lively one: 
* on Mary Sues: 
* a fan weighs in on Han and on Vader: 
* this fan explains: 
* some of the first bit of The Luke and Han War heats up: 
* a fan comments: 
* a fan gets over her shock regarding the second SW movie: 
==Issue 10==
 
Alderaan 10 was published in October 1980 and contains 10 pages
* a male fan asks: "Can someone please tell me why almost all the SW zine eds and writers are women? You can't tell me that only women read fanzines, edit them, or write for them. But just from reading the contents page of any zine seems to prove otherwise."
* The Quest for Legitimacy: Copyright Practices and Possible Infringement in Fan Fiction by Carol Mularski (a very lengthy article that goes deeply into the details of legality takes up most of the issue). It is divided into these parts: Introduction, The Nature and Content of Fanzines, Copyright Practice, The Question of Legality (plagiarism, infringement, and fair use), Silent Consent, Conclusion
* zine reviews are reinstated with a review of Twin Suns and Equal Space #1
* this issue contains discussion regarding the beginning of the famous copyright controversy. See Open Letter to Star Wars Zine Publishers by Maureen Garrett for more: 
* one excerpt from Carol Mularski's article: 
* the Mularski article's conclusion: 
* a fan wants to know: 
* a fan comments on strong women and Mary Sues: 
* a fan comments on The Empire Strikes Back: 
==References==
Category:Star Wars Non-fiction ZinesCategory:1979 ZinesCategory:1980 Zines