Beyond Antares (Australian Star Trek: TOS zine)

Beyond Antares was first published independently in 1972. In 1973, it became the official zine of Astrex.
Each issue has between 30 and 40 pages and contains fiction, poetry, art, articles and reviews.
It is the sister zine to the het and slash Beyond Antares R-Rated, also published by Astrex.
==Its Birth==
"In 1972 Jenny Stevenson (now Kentwell) and Susan Clarke (nee Smith) published the first issue of what was to become Australia's longest running Star Trek fanzine, Beyond Antares (also held by the National Library).
In 1973 STAC (Star Trek Action Committee), a new Star Trek club comprising a number of old D.U.S.K. members as well as newer fans, was founded by Susan Clarke. Later that year, it was combined with a club run in Sydney by Julie Townsend and Edwina Harvey and the name changed to Astrex. The new name was derived from the asterix-like device on the command insignia worn in the television series. The first formal meeting was held in April 1976 and the first issue of the club's newsletter, Data, was published in August 1976. For a while, until Susan resigned as president in the early 80s, Beyond Antares was the club's fanzine." 
The National Library of Australia website states "Beyond Antares... became one of the longest running Star Trek publications in the country. After its first beginnings, it was consistently a well-produced and well-edited fanzine, which deserved its long support from writers, artists and readers.". Accessed October 5, 2008.
==The Independent Issues==
Some unknown independent issues were published between 1972 and 1975.
==Major Publication Date Complications==
In 1981, the editor explains why #10 is so late (two years!): 
==Typos... and Some Odd Spelling Choices==
Some of the issues in the 1970s contained many typos. Some of those were careless mistakes, but some of them were on purpose, and were a form of alternative spelling. It is hard to know the difference. This caused at least one LoCer to comment that the zine could use a better proofreader, something the editors called a "proofreder."
From issue #9: 
From the editorial in issue #14: 
==Reprints==
Many of the sample images on Fanlore, especially the early issues, are from official reprints xeroxed by Bill Hupe and lack some of the patina of the originals.
==Issue 1==
Beyond Antares 1 is undated but likely printed in 1975. It has 42 pages. The art is by Shayne C. McCormack (one piece), the rest by Jenny Stevenson.
This issue was edited by Jenny Stevenson who says in the editorial that she isn't keen on doing another issue: "Perhaps, one day, in about three [or] four centuries time, I might be tempted to do another zine, but please don't hold your breath." The zine itself is an "Encore one shot."
* Ravings from the Lockholes (5)
* Thoughts Drifting by Isobel Ferrie (6)
* cartoon (7)
* Concerning Spock, essay by Diane Marchant (8)
* Enterprise by T'Loy (13)
* The Lay of Salman by I'Jen (14)
* It Seems by Mithrandiir (15)
* Meditation - Something Private by Diane Marchant (16)
* Where by T'Jen (16)
* The Doomsday Cigar by Gullywumper (17)
* Ship by Graham Robinson (21)
* A Time of Life by Jenny Stevenson (22)
* Miri by Suisaidh Peigi (25)
* Vengeance by Suisaidh Peigi (27)
* cartoon (38)
* Analysis of Nurse Christine Chapel, essay by Diane Marchant (39)
* Cosmos by Shiroinami (2)
* Reasons (43)
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File:antaresaustrek1-4.jpg|inside issue #1, Shayne McCormack
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File:antaresaustrek1-7.jpg|inside issue #1, You Are Receiving This Zine Because
==Issue 2==
Beyond Antares 2 was published in November 1975 and has 34 pages. The art is by Chris Smith, mandi, Sharon, Margaret Basta and Susan Clarke (back cover).
The new editors are Susan Clarke and mandi.
The time between this issue and the first one must have been fairly lengthy, as the new editors comment upon it.
"Please note that all rights to material in this magazine are authors but if you wish to reprint, it would be nice if you would let us know and send us a copy."
From the editorial: "We... hereby certify that this is a honest-to-goodness Star Trek fanzine. It will be noticed that since the first issue of this 'zine, there has been a small lapse in time. This is due to the change in editor and editorial policy. It should be noted that the former editor is now the managing editor (of great financial assistance) to the newly formed S.T.A.C. (which is a great pile)."
* Beyond Antares, poem by Barry Trivers (3)
* Editorial by Susan & mandi (4)
* Alona by Susan Clarke (5)
* An Extract by T'Preen (21)
* We Wonders by assorted manden (22)
* Tolkien Quiz by Jen Stevenson (24)
* Solitude by Diane Marchant (26)
* Reflections by Diane Marchant (27)
* Cryptic and Clueless by Anonymous (27)
* Emotionally Yours by Charon (29)
* The Wild Hunt by Shiroinami (30)
* Terran Terrorists by David J. Griffiths (31)
* The Planet by mandi (33)
* That Which Struggled Deep Within by Diane Marchant (34)
* poem by Susan Clarke (34)
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==Issue 3==
Beyond Antares 3 has 34 pages. The zine is undated, but as per a small cartoon on the last page, perhaps 1975?.
Its content is the novel "A Wee Bit of Scotch" by Susan Clarke and a poem called "Fiona."
From the author: "Dedicated, in revenge, to twae bonny lassies, who, methinks, are wee faggots and daft cuddies... (but then, aren'twe all?)"
Also from the author: "Note well that this is a copy of the original manuscript of "Just A Wee Bit O' Scotch" by the original authoress—all other copies are of a stolen plot. This draft completed August 1969.... This story was written a long time ago now (it hardly seems that long) so I'm sure there are a lot of technical faults in it that I would not make now. It was written for my own enjoyment and for the enjoyment of my friends. I do hope you will accept it for what it is and will like it and enjoy it yourself. I'll be glad to enter into correspondence with anyone over it."
==Issue 4==
Beyond Antares 4 was published in April 1977 and has 46 pages. The cover is by Diane Marchant. Executive editor was Jenny Stevenson, issue editor was Susan Clarke.
The art is by Diane Marchant, Shayne McCormack, Robert Dobson, and Terry Jeeves.
* poem by Roxanne Woods
* Twilight, poem by Susan Clarke (4)
* Mellarni, fiction by Margaret Mellor (5)
* Terran Mother-Vulcan Son by Edwina Harvey (31)
* The Rebuilding of the Enterprise, fiction by Edwina Harvey (33)
File:beyondantaresaus4-1.jpg|inside issue #4
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==Issues 5/6==
Beyond Antares 5/6 was published in October 1977 and has 56 pages. It is a flip zine; the first part is issue #5, flip it over and read issue #6.
The title page says this is "an ASTREX Production No. 20."
This issue was edited and published by Susan Clarke. The executive editor was Jennifer Stevenson.
From the editorial: 
Contents of issue #5:
* Editorial Notes (3)
* Spock: The Man & Character by Shayne McCormack (5)
* Kirk's Public Service Application by Robyn Robinson (7)
* Oldstar by Adam Jenkins (9)
* From the Notice Board by the attendees of August Meeting (13)
* On Science Fiction Movies by F.L. Seyomour (14)
* Kor's Last Name is Not Blimey by Nikki White (15)
* poem by Julie Townsend (21)
* I Sent a Letter by Sheila Clark (23)
* The Romulan Cloaking Device by Kom Pleet Klutz (29)
* On Viewing "Who Mourns for Adonais" [sic] by Nikki White (31)
* McCoy's Brief Impressions of Vulcan by Diane Marchant (35)
* Black Sheep by Shayne McCormack (36)
* art is by Ted Engelbart, Terry Jeeves, Diane Marchant, Shayne McCormack, John Parks and Jenny Stevenson
Contents of issue #6:
* Answers to the essay contest: "What Star Trek Means to Me": six essays (pages 2–8). Not all essays were printed, only "the best."
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5/6==
==Issue 7==
Beyond Antares 7 was published in 1978 and has 42 pages. It has art by Sheryl Birkhead, Susan Clarke, Diane Marchant, Shayne McCormack, John Parks, Christopher Smith, Kamu Tenneti, and Julie Townsend.
This issue was "editted [sic] and published by Susan Clarke." The executive editor was Jennifer Stevenson.
"This issue was a special ASTREX issue with winners of the 1977 Literary Competition being featured. The results of that competition appear on the back page of this issue. Contributions, trades and subscriptions ($1 per issue) always welcomed! Letters of Comment eagerly red! [sic]"
* poem by Gerardine Parsolw (3)
* I Seek An Answer by Marjorie Miller (4)
* Oh, Tribble-de-Dee by Judy Ann Baumann (18)
* story by Ann Snell (20)
* Interphase by Gerardine Parslow (23)
* McCoy's Dance by Rose-Maree Green (30)
* My Enterprising Lady by Edwina Harvey (31)
* Lettercol (32)
* Space Traveller by Gerardine Parslow (33)
File:beyondantaresaus7-1.jpg|inside issue #7
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File:beyondantaresaus7-5.jpg|inside issue #7, literary contest winners
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7==
==Issue 8==
Beyond Antares 8 was published in November 1978 and contains 42 pages. The art is by John Parks, Julie Townsend, Kamu Tennetti, and Chris Smith.
* Watcher of the Stars by Len Kelly (2)
* Alternatives by Nikki White (3)
* Love is an Illusion by Merrica Forsaith (8)
* Dawn by Joy Green (9)
* Spock by Merrica Forsaith (10)
* Off Duty by Ann Snell (11)
* Zarabeth, Oh Zarabeth by Merrica Forsaith (20)
* Caption Competition (22)
* A Window in Time by Marjorie Miller (23)
File:beyondantaresaus8-1.jpg|inside issue #8
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==Issue 9==
Beyond Antares 9 was published in November 1979 and contains 33 pages. The art is by Randy Ash, Ted Englebart, Liliane Forbin, Elsie Sager, Christopher Smith, Julie Townsend.
* Results of the 1978 Literary Competition (1)
* Scotty's Poem by Susan Clarke (5)
* We Wonder by Edwina Harvey (6)
* Where Time Stood Still by Marjorie Miller (7)
* Lemon Meringue by Rose Maree Green, age ten (30)
* Star Dancer by Gerardine Parslow (31)
* What Price Utopia by Geradine Parslow (32)
* Tales from the Enterprise by The Greens (34)
* Lettercol (35)
File:beyondantaresaus9-1.jpg|inside issue #9
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File:beyondantaresaus9-3.jpg|inside issue #9, literary contest winners
==Issue 10==
Beyond Antares 10 was published in July 1981 and has 37 pages.
The editor explains that it is so late (two years!) that other issues were published before this one: 
* Kirk & Spock illustration by Igor Spajic (cover)
* Beyond Antares" logo by Randy Ash (1)
* Poem by Rosemarie Bond (3)
* Design by Julie Townsend (3)
* That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie by Nikki White (4) ("A STAR TREK story in the Lovecraft manner with apologies to both.")
* Spock illustration by Esther Mace (8)
* Vulcan Wildlife Calendar Designs Portfolio by Randy Ash (15)
* Today The Weather Will Be by Merrica Forsaith (23)
* Australian Trek Decade design by David Marriott (27)
* Of Life by Judy Anne Baumann (23)
* Spock & Kirk illustration by Michael McGann (29)
* Between The Immunity Syndrome by Cathy Gilbert (30)
* The Decision by Nikki White (31)
* Klingon Lady illustration by Michael McGann (33)
* Reviews by Susan Clarke & R.S.K (35)
** review of Alnitah #12, see that page
** review of With Hoops of Steel, see that page
** review of The Beginning and the End, see that page
** "Noe: The Puzzle Version"
* Reviews Logo by Randy W. Ash (35)
* Leadana by Edwina Harvey (37)
* Kirk illustration by Elsie Sager (37)
* Kirk illustration by Michael McGann (38)
File:beyondantaresaus10-1.jpg|inside issue #10, from Randy Ash's Vulcan Wildlife Calendar
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File:beyondantaresaus10-6.jpg|inside issue #10, from Randy Ash's Vulcan Wildlife Calendar
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 10==
==Issue 11==
Beyond Antares 11 was published in January 1980 and has 41 pages.
See Major Publication Date Complications as to why this publication date is out of order.
The main part of this zine is the last story, "The Conventional Klingon." The author's foreword: 
* Editorial by Nikki White (3) (written from a Klingon's point of view)
* From "A Klingon's child's garden of curses' by Susan Clarke (4)
* The Klingons: a factual look by Nikki White (3)
* Song of the Klingon warrior by Susan Clarke (5)
* The role of women in Romulan society by Julie Townsend and Susan Clarke (11)
* Word search (13)
* The tribblephoic Klingon by Diane Southgate-Fox (14)
* Warp factor twenty by G.A. Dodge (15)
* The conventional Klingon by Nikki White (16)
* illustrations by Elsie Sager
File:beyondantaresaus11-1.jpg|inside issue #11
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==Issue 12==
Beyond Antares 12 (Special Vulcan Issue) was published in September 1980 and and is 36 pages long. The original print run was 80.
See Major Publication Date Complications as to why this publication date is out of order.
* Spock and Leila cover illustration by Ted Engelbart
* The Introspective Vulcan by Betsi Ashton (3)
* Spock, illo by Randy Ash (4)
* The Illogic Of Logic: The Characterization of Spock, uncredited (5)
* Spock, poem by Gavin Keating (6)
* The Islands by Doreen Dabinett (7)
* Spock, illo by Lilian Forbin (13)
* Sonnets to the Vulcan by Pamela Freeman (17)
* Silence: of Unfelt Love by Patrick Healy (in table of contents) Patrick Healty (on story) (18)
* The Logical Choice by Nikki White (19)
* Vulcan Lady, illo by Kamu Tenneti (19)
* Sarek and Amanda, illo by Diane Marchant (33)
* Report from the Science Officer by P.F. Ilies (34)
* Vulcan Quiz by Julie Townsend (35)
* Spock, illo by Elsie Sager (36)
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==Issue 13==
Beyond Antares 13 was published in December 1979 and has 36 pages. The art is by Elsie Seger, Julie Townsend, and Lilian Forbin.
This issue was edited by John Fox.
See Major Publication Date Complications as to why this publication date is out of order.
Note: in the table of contents, a fan's name is spelled in three different ways: Lilian Forbin, Lilliane Forbin, and Lilianne Forbin.
* The Royal Star by Denny Gooden (3)
* A Christmas Untold by Merrica J. Forsaith (4)
* And Died in an Alien Sun by Edwina Harvey (11)
* Great Expectations by Gerardine Parslow (13)
* Love Is by Lilianne Forbin (15)
* The Saga of Cyrano's Tale by Judy Baumann (16)
* Scott's Folly by Judy Baumann (17)
* An Enterprising Pome [yes, spelled that way] Lilliane Forbin (20)
* Aussietrek Con Report by Betsi Ashton (20)
* Wake Up Vulcan by Joanne Sly (23)
* Puzzle Pages (25)
* Editorial (28)
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==Issue 14==
Beyond Antares 14 was published in 1980 (the editorial is dated October 1979) and has 27 pages.
See Major Publication Date Complications as to why this publication date is out of order.
It is a single novel by Frankee L. Seymour called Nor All Your Tears about Edith Keeler and The Guardian. There are about six illustrations by Randy Ash, Ted Engelbart, Shayne McCormack, Val Rogers and Elsie Sager.
The original print run was 100 copies.
From the author's introduction: 
From the editorial at the end of the zine: 
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File:beyondinside1.jpg|art from issue #14
File:Beyondantares14-1.jpg|title page
File:Beyondantares14-2.jpg|back page, Randy Ash
==Issue 15==
Beyond Antares 15 was published in March 1980 and has 43 pages. The art is by Elsie Sager, John Parks, and Diane Marchant. The editor of this issue was Stephanie Mikes.
It prints some the winners of the 1979 Literary Competition. The judges were Diane Fox, John Fox, and Julie Townsend.
* Literary Competition Results, 1979 (1)
* Emotive by Edwina Harvey (3) (third place, poetry)
* A Little Bet by Susan Clarke and Karen Smith (4) (first place, fiction)
* Solitaire by Judy Baumann (11) (first place, poetry, not listed in the table of contents)
* A Place Out of Time by Patricia De Voss (13) (second place, fiction)
* Dear Spock by Judy Ann Baumann (25) (first place, miscellaneous, though there were no other entries)
* Ship's Doctor by Susan Clarke (28) (second place, poetry)
* Tyger by Edwina Harvey (30) (third place, fiction)
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File:Beyondantaresaus56-5.jpg|inside page from issue #15, Diane Marchant, reprint from earlier issue
File:Beyondantaresaus12-4.jpg|inside page from issue #15, Diane Marchant, reprint from earlier issue
==Issue 16==
Beyond Antares 16 has 43 pages.
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 16==
==Issue 17==
Beyond Antares 17 was published in in January 1982 and contains 43 pages. It is a single Scotty/Uhura novel by Susan Clarke called "Moonwind". There were 100 copies printed.
This story won first place in the fan club's literary competition in 1980.
The interior art is by April Beare, Alison Bloomfield, Lana Fahey (cover), Terry Jeeves, Esther Mace, Mike McGann, and Elsie Sager.
The editorial: 
File:Moonwind4.jpg|interior from issue #17
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 17==
==Issue 18/19==
Beyond Antares 18/19 was published in February 1982 and is 75 pages long. The art is by Randy Ash, Ted Engelbart, Esther Mace, Diane Marchant, Shayne McCormack, and Ian McLean.
It was edited by Susan Clarke, who thanks her spouse "who's put up with four fanzines in three weeks so far --- and another two to come from the Clarke presses." She also apologizes on the last page: "Sorry about the mistakes on this last page, but due to a miscount on my part of the pages this issue would take, I have this page to type out last and my hands have just given up. And my workers want dinner shortly."
The written content consists of the 1981 Astrex Literary Competition winners. Two by Susan Clarke ("Second Chance" (third place, long story) and "Galactic Discourse Writing Contest" (first place, long story)) are not included. From the editorial: "That is because first printing rights were offered and then promised to other zines. 'Second Chance' will be appearing in that exclusively McCoy zine Medical Journal #2. "Galactic Discourse Writing Contest" was of course offered to "Galactic Discourse" and there also gained a place (oh my blushes!), and will appear there this year in the latest issue of that magazine."It appears she is not referring to Galactic Discourse.
From the editor: 
* Literary Competition Results (3)
* Editorial (4)
* Soliloquy by Ruth Kentwell (5) (first place, prose or poetry)
* Meteor, poem by Ruth Kentwell (6) (third place, prose or poetry)
* How Spock Got a Fish In His Computer by Narrelle Harris (7) (first place, humourous short story)
* The Man at the Bar by Esther Mace (12) (second place, short story)
* An Overlooked Corner of Space by L. Tristy Spence (19) (first place, long story)
* The Wanderer by Ruth Kentwell (34) (second place, prose or poetry)
* Never Again by Leith Campbell and Pat De Voss (35) (second place, humourous short story)
* Weak Knees, Spotted Troubles and The Interrupted Honeymoon by Esther Mace (39) (third place, humourous short story)
* Hoodwinked by Ian McLean (45) (second place, long story)
* The Guildsman by Susan Clarke (63) (third place, short story)
* S.F. Book Releases by Ron L. Clarke (67)
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File:beyondantares18-19-7.jpg|inside issue #18/19, art by Ian McLean
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 18/19==
==Issue 20==
Beyond Antares 20 was published in June 1982 and is 60 pages long. Front cover by Robin Walker. This issue was dedicated to the "Women of Star Trek."
* A Model Officer by Ian McLean (4 pages)
* Assignment Number Seven by Narrelle Harris (22 pages)
* Art Portfolio: The Heroines Of Star Trek (14 pages)
* A Pub Conversation by Sue Bursztynski
* Shenandoah by Josephine Wenck (14 pages)
* Letters
* Artists: Randy Ash, Ted Engelbart,Lana Fahey, Harvey Kong Tin, Esther Mace, Michael McGann, John Parks, Marianne Plumridge, Elsie Sager, Girija Tenneti, and Kamu Tenneti.
File:beyondantarestwentyart1.jpg|art from issue #20, Kamu Tenetti
File:beyondantarestwentyart2.jpg|art from issue #20, Girija Tenetti
File:beyondantarestwentyart3.jpg|art from issue #20, Marianne Plumridge
File:beyondantarestwentyart4.jpg|art from issue #20, Ted Engelbart
File:beyondantarestwentyart5.jpg|art from issue #20, Michael McGann
File:beyondantarestwentyart6.jpg|art from issue #20, Elsie Sager
File:beyondantarestwentyart7.jpg|art from issue #20, Randy Ash, Miramanee
File:beyondantarestwentyart8.jpg|art from issue #20, Esther Mace
File:beyondantarestwentyart9.jpg|art from issue #20, John Parks
File:beyondantarestwentyart10.jpg|art from issue #20, Ted Engelbart
File:beyondantarestwentyart11.jpg|art from issue #20, Harvey Kong Tin, Elizabeth Dehner
File:beyondantarestwentyart12.jpg|art from issue #20, Lana Fahey
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 20==
==Issue 21==
Beyond Antares 21 was published in 1982 and is 57 pages long. The art is by Randy Ash, Ruth Dick-Smith, Ted Engelbart, Esther Mace, Shayne McCormack, Michele McGann, Bonny Morris (back cover), and Igor Spajic.
From the editorial: 
From the editor, responding to the letters of comment printed at the end of the zine: 
* Aftermath by John Parks (1)
* Thought for Food by Esther Mace (17)
* Sleep, Bones, Sleep by Narrelle Harris (19)
* Star Wreck by Joseph Hanna-Rivero (28)
* McCoy, The Right Kind of Different by Edwina Harvey (33)
* Review: The Galactic Whirlpool by Narrelle Harris (55)
* Letters of Comment (56)
* Filksong, "Tie the Enterprise Down, Spock" by Linda McCarthy (57)
File:beyondantares21-1.jpg|inside issue #21
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 21==
==Issue 22==
Beyond Antares 22 was published in 1983 and is 59 pages long. The focus of this issue was Vulcans and Romulans.
* Seeker Through The Universe by Betsi Ashton (4 pages)
* Transition by Susan Clarke (20 pages)
* Mind Meld by Marianne Plumridge (2 pages)
* Departure by Sue Bursztynski & Adrienne Losin (7 pages)
* The Dark One by Dyanne Sharp (3 pages)
* Cancelled Connection by Ruth Dick-Smith (16 pages)
* Epilogue/Prologue by Marianne Plumridge
* Letters from our readers
Artwork
* Front cover by Susan Campbell
* Ruth Dick-Smith
* Esther Mace
* Lana Brown
* Shayne McCormack
* Elsie Sager
* Kamu Tenneti (back cover)
* Julie Townsend
File:beyondantares22art1.jpg|art from issue #22, Esther Mace
File:beyondantares22art2.jpg|art from issue #22, Lana Brown
File:beyondantares22art3.jpg|art from issue #22, Elsie Sager
File:beyondantares22art4.jpg|art from issue #22, Ruth Dick-Smith
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 22==
==Issue 23==
Beyond Antares 23 was published in January 1984 and is 46 pages long. It is the Astrex Literary Competition Special Issue which features the winners of the 1982 writing competition. Art by Alison Bloomfield, Lana Fahey/Brown, Russell Grey, Harvey Kong Tin, Michael McGann, Esther Mace, Diane Marchant, Igor Spajic.
* Disbelief by Patricia Splite, poem (5)
* Night Watch by Patricia Splite (6)
* Once by Eden Kane (9)
* The Concert by Patricia Splite (11)
* I Call You Friend by Marianne Plumridge (24)
* Star Trek: The Klingons Blast Back by Adam Saliba and John Vassila (25)
* Rec Room by Edwina Harvey (27)
* Sonnet from the Romulan, filk by Bev Wright (29)
* Fanzine Reviews by Susan Clarke (31)
** Interstat #64, see that page
** Hailing Frequencies #15, #17, see that page
** Tau Ceti (February, June 1983), see that page
** very brief description of Log of the U.S.S. Quest #31
** Time Loop #21, see that page
** The Possessed, see that page
** Time Loop: Cast & Production Booklet #1 (The First Twenty Years)
** Captain's Log #70, see that page
** U.S.S. Hood Orientation Manual, see that page
** Tales of Terra Nova #2, see that page
** very brief description of The McCoy Tapes #19
** Quest II #3, see that page
** Spock #28, see that page
** Medical Journal #3, see that page
** JDIFC Journal (January 1983), see that page
** Constellation (April 1983) see that page
** a very brief description of Datazine #25
** Communicator #9, see that page
** a description of "Delta Vee Update" v.1 n.2 and n.3 ("A citizen's non-profit space newsletter with articles, info, things for sale like slides and photos, cassettes)
* book reviews (The Other Side of the Galaxy, Black Fire) (35)
* film reviews (Dark Crystal, Blade Runner) (37)
* Lettercol (44)
File:beyondantares23art1.jpg|art from issue #23, Diane Marchant
File:beyondantares23art2.jpg|art from issue #23, Lana Fahey
File:beyondantares23art3.jpg|art from issue #23, Mike McGann
File:beyondantares23art4.jpg|art from issue #23, Russell Grey
File:beyondantares23art5.jpg|art from issue #23, Igor Spajic
File:beyondantares23art6.jpg|art from issue #23, Russell Grey
File:beyondantares23art7.jpg|art from issue #23, Esther Mace, Blade Runner
File:beyondantares23art8.jpg|art from issue #23, Lana Brown
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 23==
==Issue 24==
Beyond Antares 24 was published in August 1984 and has 46 pages. It contains a single story by Bev Wright called Chameleon.
It is the first issue in this series that was done on a word processor. The editor bemoans the fact that this hasn't made her a better typist.
The art is by Lana Brown and Michael McGann (covers).
The story deals with Klingons, apparent betrayals, and a surprising change of mind for Kirk.
The zine also contains reviews.
* Captain's Log #4/5, see that page
* Spock #37, see that page
* Hailing Frequencies #22, see that page
* J.D.I.F.C. Journal February 1984, see that page
* Log Entries #35, see that page
* Tau Ceti June 1984, see that page
* Jacksonville, see that page
* Captain's Log, see that page
* McCoy Tapes #26, see that page
* DFKIAS Yearbook 1983/84, see that page
* Time Loop #37, see that page
* Song of Caprica, see that page
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 24==
==Issue 25==
Beyond Antares 25 was published in October 1984 and is 45 pages long. The art is by Donna Angus, Lana Brown (front cover), Robert Jan, Peter Lempert (back cover), Michael McGann, Gail Neveille, Marianne Plumridge, David Richardson, and Elsie Sanger.
Out with the typewriter, in with the computer - from the editor: 
* untitled poem by Jennifer McLean (3)
* Pride of the Fleet by Helen Sargeant (5)
* They Walked Slowly into the Sunset by Sue Bursztynski (11)
* Remember by Tricia Splite (13)
* Girl Friday by Gail Neville (15)
* Art Portfolio by Elsie Sanger (25)
* He by Marianne Plumridge (33)
* Tell Me A Story, Grandfather by Merrica Forsaith (35)
* Spock by Bev Wright (41)
* Zine Reviews (42)
** Constellation v.1 n.0, see that page
** J.D.I.F.C. Journal May 1984, see that page
** Know Thine Enemy, see that page
** Pharos Project #3, see that page
** The Mark of Cain, see that page
* Ads (44)
* Letters of Comment (45)
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==Issue 26==
Beyond Antares 26 was published in May 1985 and is 50 pages long. Art by Ted Englebart, Donna Angus, Randy Ash, Russell Grey, Shayne McCormack, Michael McGann, Marianne Plummridge, and Elsie Sager.
"Proofread by a very tired Joanne & Susan. Edited this issue by: Joanne Keating & Susan Clarke."
* Tradition by Helen Sargeant (3)
* Zarabeth by Marianne Plumridge (9)
* Transition by Linda McCarthy (11)
* Catharsis by Julie Johnson (16)
* Requiem by Ruth Collerson (21)
* With Ice In My Heart by Linda Knorr (23)
* That Which Survives by Lana Brown (25)
* My Vulcan Friend by Patricia De Voss (37)
* Tridimensional Chess by Tim North (39)
* The Romulan by Jo Wenck (42)
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 26==
==Issue 27==
Beyond Antares 27 was published in November 1986 and contains 46 pages. The zine's copyright date is 1985, but the printed published date is November 1986. The tops of each page are incorrectly labeled "Beyond Antares 26."
It consists of a single story by Gamin Davis called A Rose Amongst the Ashes and two long poems by Marianne Plumridge.
The art is by Shayne McCormack (cover), Gamin Davis, Sue Campbell, and Mike McGann. The calligraphy is by Joanne Keating.
It was also published in Visions of Future Past and Nome #3. 
Summary: "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 the zine's afterward, from the editor: 
 
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==Issue 28==
Beyond Antares 28 was published in 1986 and is 64 pages long. Art is by Kathy Fraser, Robert Jan, Michael McGann, Ian McLean, David Richardson, and Eric Von Werstak.
From the editorial: 
* Editorial (3)
* Stare Roamers, poem by Susan Bellenger (4)
* Khan’s Story by Chie-Hoon Lee (5)
* Return, poem by Pat de Voss (21)
* Suppose, poem by Pat de Voss (23)
* Shore Leave, poem by Pat de Voss (26)
* Dialogue by Susan Clarke (27)
* Escale Lives, poem by Susan Bellenger (29)
* Again No More Angels by Tim North (30)
* Samuel J. Kirk: His Jotting Book by Anne Devrell (46)
* Zine Reviews by Anne Devrell, Marie Tillott, Marcie Lamont, and Marina Annika (55)
** Variations on a Theme, see that page
** T'Salta #2, see that page
** Captives, see that page
** Enterprise Log Entries #35, #47, #52, #53, #66, see that page
** Spock Enslaved, see that page
** Beyond Antares #2, #8, see that page
** 1942: From Starship to Lancaster, see that page
** several issues of Tau Ceti, see that page
** Quest #11, see that page
** Knighttales #1, see that page
** Universal Translator #30, see that page
** Terran Times #1-#6, see that page
** Mark of Cain, see that page
** Fifty Ways, see that page
** We Are Star Met, see that page
** A Human Kind of Learning, see that page
** Visions #1, see that page
** A Child Abroad, see that page
** Datazine #25, see that page
** DFKIAS Yearbook 1985/86, see that page
** Enterprise Incidents #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, see that page
** comments about Interstat in general, includes "The only drawback of the magazine is the fact that your full name and address is given - the editor should have considered publishing name and town only. People from the same town may suddenly have found a Trekker in their best friend - a friend who violently disagrees with their own views."
** Odyssey #5, see that page
** Parted from Me and Other Stories, see that page
** J.D.I.F.C. Journal February 1986, see that page
** The McCoy Tapes #37, see that page
** Beyond Antares R-Rated #5, see that page
** Alnitah #12, #15, see that page
** Alnitah Omnibus #1, see that page
** The Third Verdict, see that page
** The Bloodstone, see that page
** Weaver of Dreams, see that page
** Spinner of Nightmares, see that page
** Something Lost, see that page
** The Tribe of Jen-Wae, see that page
** All Loss Restored, see that page
** The World of Difference, see that page
** One Among You, see that page
** Eridani Triad #2, see that page
** Galactic Discourse #3, see that page
** Transition, see that page
** Continuum, see that page
** The Displaced, see that page
** Hypertension #6, see that page
** A Handful of Snowflakes and Other Trek Tales, see that page
* Letters (64)
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==Issue 29==
Beyond Antares 29 was published in February 1986 and contains 58 pages. It has art by Sakura Allison, Donna Angus, Lana Brown, Timothy Clarke, Kathy Fraser, Michael McGann, and Marianne Plumridge.
The editor writes that she was in the hospital without her computer and had to start this zine's content plans by hand. "... I haven't been able to afford a computer like David Gerrold's yet, that you fold up and carry around with you like a portable typewriter, so I had to start again from scratch."
* Editorial (3)
* The Guardian by Sheryl Peterson (Kirk’s mental image of a hawk protecting them) (5)
* Unanswered Questions by Stephanie Kane (8)
* Aftermath by Patricia de Voss (Post ST II) (9)
* An Old Acquaintance by Bev Wright (McCoy story) (11)
* For Jim by Bev Wright (16)
* Maiden’s Lament by Linda McCarthy (Christine) (17)
* Earth Two by Tim Clarke (age 7) (19)
* The Day I Met the USS Enterprise by Alan Yates (age 7) (23)
* Botany Bay by Robert Jan (Khan) (24)
* It’s Just An Old Cliché by Sheryl Peterson (30)
* Snows of Yesterday by Sheryl Peterson (Zarabeth) (30)
* The Promise by Mariann Plumridge (41)
* David by Marianne Plumridge (42)
* Reviews (34)
** pro books: "Ishmael" and "The Tears of the Singers"
** Scenario #5, see that page
** G.H.T. Journal #7, see that page
** descriptions of The McCoy Tapes #29, #31, #4
** descriptions of Captain's Log #94
** description of Truffles #2
** Communicator #24, see that page
** Katra: The Living Spirit #2, see that page
** Friendship and Duty, see that page
** One Among You, see that page
** Medical Journal #4, see that page
* Ads (47)
* Current Publications (49)
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==Issue 30/31==
Beyond Antares 30/31 was published in 1988, is a double issue, and has 128 pages. It has art by Donna Angus, Randy Ash, Kathy Fraser, Robert Jan, Michael McGann, David Richardson, Elsie Sager, Rosemary Woodhouse, Lana Brown, Shayne McCormack, Harvey Kong Tin, Marianne Plumridge, and Sakura Allison.
From the editorial: 
* Guest Editorial by Hazel Dodd (3)
* Editorial: The Other Part by Susan Clarke (5)
* The Courtyard by Michelle Carter (7)
* Help Me, poem by Hazel Dodd (10)
* Teddy Bear by Wilson de Silva (15)
* a ad for two computers the editor is selling (35)
* a reprint of the 1991 bid for WorldCon to be held in Sydney (35-36)
* From Sarek, poem by Jenny Bozovic (39)
* Death on the Sand by Sheryl Petersen (41)
* Star Fleet Entrance Exam by Helen Sargeant (46)
* Maltz' Lord, poem by Sue Isle (48)
* Scotty Art Portfolio (49) (art by Shayne McCormack, Harvey Kong Tin, Donna Angus, Marianne Plumridge, Lana Brown, Elsie Sanger, and Michael McGann)
* One Evening on Vulcan by Marianne Plumridge (71)
* Star Wreck by Helen Sargeant (74)
* Kor's Reflection, poem by Sue Isle (76)
* Sirinis by Monica Mitchell (77)
* Klingon Khaos, poem by Sue Isle (87)
* Do Androids Cost Very Much to Keep? by Hazel Dodd (89)
* Spock's Answer, poem by Jenny Bozovic (107)
* Wind Upon the Waves by Robert Jan (109)
* Infinity by Michelle Carter (111)
* The Art of Sakura Allison, portfolio (116)
* Who's Missing, poem by Jenny Bozovic (118)
* Reviews (119)
** joint review of Valley of Shadow and Fear No Evil, see those pages
** Vault of Tomorrow #6, #8, see that page
** Know Thine Enemy, see that page
** Cordrazine, see that page
** Enterprise Log Entries #40, #50, #53, #69, #72, see that page
** The Female of the Species is More Deadly Than the Male, see that page
** Full Circle, see that page
** Vice Versa #1, see that page
** With Hoops of Steel, see that page
** Woman, Warrior, Wife, see that page
** Epilogue #2, see that page
** Night of the Twin Moons, see that page
** Don't! Tell It to the Captain, see that page
** Starweaver #1, #2, see that page
** The Angry Sunset, see that page
** Overload #1, see that page
** Sol Plus #5, #8 see that page
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==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 30/31==
==Issue 32==
Beyond Antares 32 was published in March 1988, is 60 pages long. It was guest-edited by Marianne Plumridge who also did the cover. Stories by Jenny Bozovic, Narelle Harris, Margaret Pitcher, & others. Poetry by Marianne & L. Tristy Spence. Other art by Marianne, Dorinda Francis, Ian McLean & Kamu Tenneti.
* Two Of A Kind (Saavik story) (6 pages)
* The Gift (Sarek & Amanda) (2 pages)
* Star Trek Writer’s Guide (2 pages)
* Final Victory (Spock tries to overcome his second Pon Farr and the Enterprise is too far from Vulcan) (28 pages)
* Late In The Season by Bozovic (Kirk tries to lose some weight) (6 pages)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 32==
==Issue 33==
Beyond Antares 33 was published in November 1989 and has 60 pages. It has art by Donna Angus, Linda Cox Chan, Meridy Johnson, Michael McGann, Melody Rondeau, Elsie Sager, Roslyn von Werstak, and Rosemary Woodhouse.
This issue has stories covering classic Trek to Next Gen. This issue was co-edited by Bill Hupe who "brought over" several US contributions when he visited Australia.
* Editorial (3)
* Prayer of the Future, poem by Dolly Weissberg (4)
* Only in Friendship by Marianne Plumridge (5)
* First Day by Ann Hart (11)
* One Quiet Evening in Security by Linda Cox Chan (15)
* The Medicine of Life by Margaret Pitcher (17)
* Strange Crew, filksong by M. Perry (26)
* A Cry for Help by John Hall (27)
* Loose End by Roslyn von Werstak (41)
* Standing Alone, poem by Teresa Sarick (48)
* Fanzine Reviews (49)
** Tender Expressions, see that page
** Attuclac, see that page
** As New Wine, see that page
** Forewarned, see that page
** Transwarp #1, see that page
** Eridani #1, see that page
** G.H.T. Journal #16, see that page
** Spock #50, #51, #53, see that page
** Lore, see that page
** MacShannon Chronicles, see that page
** Whatever Star That Beckons, see that page
* Letters of Comment (53)
* Ads (54)
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==Issue 34==
Beyond Antares 34 was published in August 1993 and contains 57 pages. Front cover: Marianne Plumridge. Back cover: signed R. Paterson. Interior art by Donna Angus, Nola Frame, Robert Jan, Shayne McCormack, Michael McGann, Roslyn Von Werstak, Jeannie L. Matthews.
From the editorial: 
* Editorial (3)
* Thoughts, poem by Maree Celeste (5)
* The Treatment of Women in Trek, article by Sue Bursztynski (7)
* The Price of Experience by George Ivanov (TNG - Wesley's first love) (11)
* A Time for Stars, poem by Susan Amies (17)
* The Captain, poem by Susan Amies (18)
* C.M.O., poem by Susan Amies (19)
* First Officer, poem by Susan Amies (20)
* The Crew, poem by Susan Amies (22)
* Extracts from the Personal Log of Dr. Leonard McCoy, M.D. an AU by Christine Hawkins (25)
* Rigel VII, poem by April Schowyers (48)
* Looking at Pocket's ST Novels by Shayne McCormack (51)
* a long letter of comment by Linda McCarthy, reprinted in issue #35, topics are the Trek movies, comparisons between Picard and Kirk, the lack of available source material about Trek in Australia (53)
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==Issue 35==
Beyond Antares 35 was published in May 1994 and contains 60 pages. This issue contains two stories by SeM Felby as well as work by Shayne McCormack & Sue Bursztynski and others. Featuring Data from ST:TNG. The sparse art is by Bernice Cuffe, Nola Frame Gray, Adrienne Losin, Shayne McCormack, and Michael McGann.
From the editorial: 
* Editorial (3)
* Time Draws Near, poem by Dolly Weissberg (6)
* Creations by SeM Felby (7)
* A Sense of Enterprise, poem by CarolMel Ambassador (30)
* Bloodline by Shayne McCormack (21)
* Ode to an Absent Friend, poem by Betsi Fisher (23)
* Qpid's Arrow by Sue Bursztynski (25)
* Q'Nited Love by SeM Felby (28)
* a long letter of comment by Linda McCarthy, reprinted from issue #34, topics are the Trek movies, comparisons between Picard and Kirk, the lack of available source material about Trek in Australia (57)
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==Issue 36==
Beyond Antares 36 contains a novella by Ruth Waters. Illustrated by Ruth.
==Special 20th Anniversary Edition==
Beyond Antares—Special 20th Anniversary Edition was published in 1992 and contains about 200 pages as well as a letter column & complete index & cross reference to all previous issues of Beyond Antares. Art by Donna Angus, Linda Cox Chan, Bernice Cuffe, Robert Jan, Merridy Johnson, Shayne McCormack, Mike McGann, Roslyn Paterson, Amanda Plumridge, Marianne Plumridge, Melody Rondeau, Elsie Sager, Igor Spajic, and Ruth Waters. Contains the following stories:
* "Gene Roddenberry: An Appreciation" by C. M. Barkley
* "Star Trek: The Continuing Voyages" by Stephanie Kane
* "Starship" by Susan Amies
* "Home" by G. J. Christison
* "Parting Thoughts" by Roslyn Paterson
* "Pretty in Pink" by Jackie Marshall
* "The Lesson" by Roslyn Paterson
* "Arid Land" by Teresa Sarik
* "The Day the Enterprise Mutinied" by Sue Burszrynski and Susan Clarke
* "A Time of Passing" by Bill Hupe
* "No Real Choice" by Margaret Pitcher
* "Remember When the Star Shone Brighter" by Patricia de Voss
* "Reflections" by Gail Christison
==Special 50th Anniversary of Star Trek Edition==
Beyond Antares—Special Mary-Sue/Marcus-Sampson Issue Celebrating 50 Years of Star Trek in Australia was published in 2017 and contains 58 pages, including b/w and full-colour photocopied illustrations. Art by Ian McLean, Eleanor Clarke, Phoebe McGuinness and Shayne McCormack. The zine coincided with a reunion Medtrek 6 relaxacon, which was held 28–30 July 2017, at the Nepean Shores Resort in Penrith, NSW. This special issue of Beyond Antares was the con fanzine and featured all-new Mary Sue stories. Cover by Ian McLean.
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Contains the following stories:
* "Editorial" by Susan Batho & Joanne Keating
* "The Mary Sue: A Paper by Susan Batho
* "Master and Slave: a Drabble" by indyauthor
* "So My Mother Said" by Suisaidh Peighi
* "Ammon and Enterprise" by L. Tristy Spence
* "The Legend of Mary Sue and Marcus Sampson" by Ian McLean
* "One Boy's Science is Another Girl's Magic" by Hazel Nair
* "Green-Blooded Freaks" by Simon Petrie
* "Hanging Tails of a Linguist" by Eleanor Clarke
* "The Original Story: A Trekkie's Tale" by Anonymous (reprinted from Menagerie #2, December, 1972)
==References==
Category:Non-fiction Zines
Category:Club Zines
Category:Star Trek TOS Gen and Het Anthology Zines
Category:1970s Zines
Category:1980s Zines
Category:1990s Zines