Berengaria

You may be looking for The Berengaria Dragon or the fan writer Beren.
Berengaria is a gen Star Trek: TOS zine that ran for ten regular issues from 1973 to 1978, plus two special issues and a "best of" issue. It was a club-zine published by a local Star Trek fan club.
This zine's title comes from the planet where Spock said he saw a dragon in the episode "This Side of Paradise".
The title of the lettercolumn, "Draconian Chronicles," was suggested by Cara Sherman, as per an LoC in issue #2.
==Special Berengaria Issues==
* The Castaways (1977)
* Beyond Shattered Illusions (1980)
* The Kidnapping, written by Elizabeth Carrie, illustrated by Ann Crouch
==Publishing History==
==Some Flyers==
 File:beren1flyer.jpg| flyer 
Image:berengaria1976flyer.jpg|a 1976 flyer
File:berengariaflyer1.jpg|flyer, note the difference between what was planned and what was published: Spock's Pilgrimage was not published in "Berengaria" but in Kraith Collected
==Regarding Reprints==
==Editorial View on Same-Sex Content==
From Kirlin in issue #9: 
==General Reviews and Reactions==
==Issue 1==
Berengaria 1 was published in September 1973 and has 56 pages. On the cover: "Kroykah" which the editor in issue #2 says is Vulcan for "enough already." Art by Larry Greider, Richard Parkhurst, Alan Andres, Douglas Herring, Mike Maley, and Dennis Janzan.
A reader's LoC in issue #2 says: "Glad to see some guys doing Star Trek stories. Thought the women were the only ones doing any writing."
The editorial: 
* Apostasy by Richard Heim, Jr. (4)
* Challenges by Carle' Johnson (24)
* Rennox 4 by Ken Gooch (39) ("Rennox 4" is the title used on the table of contents, "Rennox Four" is the title used on the story itself.)
* Communique from the Commodore (57)
* Star Cracked cartoon by Dennis Janzan
File:Beren1art1.png|from issue #1, Alan Andres, art for "Apostasy"
File:Beren1art2.jpg|from issue #1, Russell Parkhurst, not Richard as per the TOC, art for "Rennox 4"
File:Beren1art3.jpg|from issue #1, Dennis Janzan
File:Beren1art4.jpg|from issue #1, artist not credited, art for "Rennox 4"
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Berengaria 2 was published in January 1974 and has 72 pages. The front and back covers are by Larry Greider. Other art by Alan Andres and Geri Gralewski.
The editorial: 
The "Communique from the Commander": 
* Spock's Decision by Jacqueline Lichtenberg (3)
* Maya by Carmen Dexter (Non-Trek vignette: two strangers meet in a bar, one insisting that they are dreaming, and wanting to exchange addresses to prove that contact occurs during dreams.) (66)
* Draconian Chronicles (68)
* Communique from the Commander (The editor, Richard Heim, complains about the Arab oil embargo and the threat of a paper shortage. He also apologizes for not answering the 93 letters fans have written him, saying he has been too busy with other fannish things, notably trying to publish the fifth issue of Star-Wave.) (73)
File:Beren2art1.jpg|from issue #2, artist not specified, from Spock's Decision
File:Beren2art2.jpg|from issue #2, Larry Greider, from Spock's Decision
File:Beren2art3.jpg|from issue #2, Larry Greider, from Spock's Decision
File:Beren2art4.jpg|from issue #2, Larry Greider, Spock smiles, from Spock's Decision
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2==
==Issue 3==
Berengaria 3 was published in July 1974 and contains 50 pages. The art is by Alan Andres, John Price, Carmen Dexter, Doug Herring, Russell Parkhurst, Geri Gralewski, Tinker Lowe, and Rick Kingslan.
The first printing, perhaps later ones as well, are almost unreadable due to a typewriter malfunction that elevates the letter 'H' in every word. On every page. The editor comments: "I really must apologize for my hyperactive 'h.' I have had it fixed, but to no avail. I have threatened to use a 'j' instead, but can you imagine 'tje' for 'the,' and 'jello' for 'hello'? People wouldn't know if I'm trying to eat them or greet them."
* The Decision by Claire Gabriel (reprinted in Computer Playback #4, Quartet Plus One, and The Best of Amanda and Sarek) (story) (3)
* Equicon '74 by Richard Heim, Jr. (includes some small black and white photos, see con report here) (9)
* S.B.A. News (13)
* Galactic Crisis by Ken Gooch (story) (14)
* Lecture, a speech made in New Hampshire by Gene Roddenberry (25)
* Communique from the Commodore (30)
* three reviews of House of Zeor (Sime~Gen), one by Claire Gabriel, one by Helen Young, and one by Becca Baggett (31)
* Cry, poem (35)
* Child of Earth by Vicki Kirlin (story) (36)
File:Beren3art1.jpg|art from issue #3, artist not identified
File:Beren3art2.jpg|art from issue #3, Carmen Dexter, the infant Spock
File:Beren3art3.jpg|art from issue #3, artist not identified
File:Beren3art4.jpg|art from issue #3, John Price
File:Beren3art5.jpg|art from issue #3
File:Beren3art6.jpg|art from issue #3
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 3==
==Issue 4==
Berengaria 4 was published in March 1975 and contains 52 pages.
* The Brew, or Mr. Spock's Downfall by Barbara-Katherine (playlet) (3)
* Christine's Decision by Sharon Emily (set in the Kraith universe, Kraith 5-A) (15)
* Draconian Chronicles (26)
* A Greater Love by Trish McDaniel (28)
* Strange Time, Familiar Place by Richard Heim, Jr. (Sulu is transported to ancient Japan) (29)
* Communique (46)
* The Winged Man by Barbara Brink (47)
* Fear Itself by Wayne Allan Dick (Crew is trapped in Kirk's nightmare.) (49)
File:beren4-1.jpg|from issue #4
File:beren4-2.jpg|from issue #4
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4==
 
 
==Issue 5==
Berengaria 5 was published in August 1975 and contains 60 pages. It was reissued in June 1977 as a double issue with #6 (see issue 5/6).
Art by Doug Herring, Mike Maley, Carmen Dexter, Russell Parkhurst, Larry Greider, John Price, and Tinker Lowe.
The editorial: 
* A Separate Search for Peace by Carmen Dexter (3)
* Draconian Chronicles, LoCs (32)
* Captive Audience by Carle' Johnson (34)
* Carmilla by Rebecca Ross (46)
File:Berengaria5-1.jpg|from issue #5, from A Separate Search for Peace
File:Berengaria5-2.jpg|from issue #5, from A Separate Search for Peace
File:Berengaria5-3.jpg|from issue #5, from A Separate Search for Peace
File:Berengaria5-4.jpg|from issue #5, from A Separate Search for Peace
File:Berengaria5-5.jpg|from issue #5, from Captive Audience
File:Berengariasix-5.jpg|from issue #5, from Carmilla
File:Berengaria5-7.jpg|from issue #5, from Carmilla
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5==
==Issue 6==
Berengaria 6 was published in December 1975 and contains 52 pages. It is offset, and mildly (20-30% reduced). It was reissued in June 1977 as a double issue with #5 (see issue 5/6).
From the editorial: "I hope you all have a Merry Christmas, or what ever you celebrate. HM. Wonder what the Klingons celebrate?? Hope you and yours love long and prosper in the New Year!!"
The front cover is by Larry Greider, the back cover by Mike Maley, interior art by Douglas Herring, Alan Andres, John Price, Russell Parkhurst, Tinker Lowe and Rick Kingslan.
Two fans in later LoCs compliment the art on page 47, but that art is not credited. The editor, when addressed in those letters of comment, doesn't reveal the artist.
* The Day the Dragons Went to War by Vicki Kirlin (3)
* Draconian Chronicles, LoCs (8)
* Trek to the Planet of the Apes by Paul Gadzikowski (10)
* Christine's Lament, poem by Carmen Dexter (21)
* Starmerian Signals (22)
* The Lost Child by Vicki Kirlin (part one) (24)
* I Cry by Vicki Kirlin (48)
* The Dark Behemoth by Scott Noel (49)
* Quartet Plus One review by Carmen Dexter, see that page (50)
* Downfall of the Archangel by Wayne Allen Dick (52)
File:berengaria6-1.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-2.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-3.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-4.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-5.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-6.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-7.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-8.jpg| from issue #6
File:berengaria6-9.jpg| from issue #6 -- Two fans in later LoCs compliment the art on page 47, but that art is not credited. The editor, when addressed in those letters of comment, doesn't reveal the artist.
File:berengaria6-10.jpg| from issue #6
==Reactions and Reviews:Issue 6==
==Issue 5/6==
 
Berengaria 5/6 is undated, but published shortly after June 1977. It has 108 pages. It contains all of issue #5/6, plus a zine review and one new poem ("Christine's Lament").
Remember all that lovely art from issues #5 and #6? Well, it's not in the combined issue. The art in this issue is extremely sparse.
* A Separate Search for Peace by Carmen Dexter (1)
* Draconian Chronicles (34)
* Captive Audience by Carle' Johnson (34)
* Carmilla by Rebecca Ross (a series of vampire stories) (46)
* The Day the Dragons Went to War by Vicki Kirlin (written from a dragon's point of view) (64)
* Draconian Chronicles (67)
* Trek to the Planet of the Apes by Paul Gadzikowski (67)
* Christine's Lament, poem by Carmen Dexter (79)
* The Lost Child by Vicki Kirlin (part one) (79)
* I Cry by Vicki Kirlin (Post-apocalyptic vignette in which gnomes have stolen and hidden away children under the earth to eventually re-populate when the surface becomes habitable again.) (103)
* The Dark Behemoth, poem by Scott Noel (104)
* Quartet Plus One, review by Carmen Dexter, see that page (105)
* Downfall of the Archangel as told by Joseph "Bugys" Malone (Wayne Allen Dick) (107)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5/6==
==Issue 7==
 
 
Berengaria 7 was published in April 1976 by editors Vicki Kirlin and Teri Meyer and is 196 pages long. Front and back covers by Larry Greider. The interior art is by Doug Herring, Gennie Summers, Tinker Lowe, Mike Maley and Chuck Gannon.
From the editorial: 
* The Lost Child by Vicki Kirlin, (part two, a castles & dungeons story. Kirk is captured and tortured by one of the parties in clan warfare/castle intrigue until he is rescued by the telepathic princess.) (3)
* Acceptance by Teri Meyer (19)
* The Day Rickles Was Phased Out, or what happens when you dream too much by Teri Meyer (20)
* Nessie by Gerry Downes (from Stardate Unknown, also in The Best of...) (24)
* In Memory of Tanya Minos by Caroline Carrock (spelled "Carroline" in the table of contents, "Caroline" on the story) (28)
* Interlude by Gerry Downes (Chris Pike takes Spock on a hedonistic shore leave, including intoxicating substances and serving girls. Many years later, Spock escorts Kirk to the same establishment.) (29)
* Draconian Chronicles, LOCs (36)
* Empires Downfallen by Chuck Gannon (37)
** The Disappearance of the Doves by Chuck Gannon (chapter in "Empires Downfallen") (37)
** Scotty’s Decision by Chuck Gannon (chapter in "Empires Downfallen") (reprinted in The Best of Scotty) (40)
** New Ken by Chuck Gannon (chapter in "Empires Downfallen") (47)
** Reilly’s Return by Chuck Gannon (chapter in "Empires Downfallen") (52)
File:berengaria7-1.jpg| from issue #7
File:berengaria7-2.jpg| from issue #7
File:berengaria7-3.jpg| from issue #7
File:berengaria7-4.jpg| from issue #7
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 7==
==Issue 8==
Berengaria 8 was published in September 1976 and contains 72 pages. It was jointly edited by Vicki Kirlin and Teri Meyer.
 
The front cover is by Larry Greider and the back cover by Teri Meyer. Interior art is by Teri Meyer, John Price, Rick Kingslan, Joni Wagner, Ken Gooch, Amy Falkowitz, Suzanne Kirwan, Russell Parkhurst, Gennie Summers, and Nancy Sargentini.
From the editorial: 
This issue has a blurb for a taping service: 
* Editorial (2)
* Carmilla's Capture by Rebecca Ross (3)
* Thoughts of the Gorn, poem by Gerry Downes (16)
* Flame Time by Amy Falkowitz (Spock Get-'em. Alternate "Amok Time." Spock defeats Stonn and claims T'Pring, only to fall into the dread Linger Death when his anger at her severs their bond. T'Pau releases Spock into death. Missing the opening scene, reprinted in #9.) (18)
* Starmerian Signals (22) ("For those readers new to BERENGARIA, a word of explanation would be helpful, "Starmerian Signals" is a page in BERENGARIA devoted solely to Star Trek news and club news pertaining to the Quei-Starmerian Network, which is a Star Trek/Science-Fiction club with Departments extending into other areas (including science fact, "Six Million Dollar Man", Gene Roddenberry and his other projects, UFO's, lost continents ((i.e., Atlantis, Mu, Lemuria)) and the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot, Sci-Fi movies and tv series, Sci-Fi books and fandom, and James Bond).")
* Meld by Ann Bagley (23) (Jim Kirk is awakened by Spock's voice in his mind. Soon Lt. Ker appears at his door. A telepath, Lt. Ker has also been summoned by Spock's voice. They find Spock in the Biology Lab trying to revive Leonard McCoy who has been bitten by a poisonous spider. The medical team pronounce McCoy dead, but Spock and Lt. Ker use their combined mental powers to save his life.)
* USS Sesame by Paul Gadzikowski (27)
* Gold Towards the Golden by Cheryl Rice (38) (reprinted in Archives #3)
* Draconian Chronicles, LoCs (50)
* Castaways flyer (52)
File:Beren8-1.jpg|from issue #8, Teri Meyer (photocopy)
File:Beren8-2.jpg|from issue #8, John Price (photocopy)
File:Beren8-3.jpg|from issue #8, Ken Gooch (photocopy)
File:Beren8-4.jpg|from issue #8, Amy Falkowitz (photocopy)
File:Beren8-5.jpg|from issue #8, Suzanne Kirwan (photocopy)
File:Beren8-6.jpg|from issue #8, Russell Parkhurst (photocopy)
File:Beren8-7.jpg|from issue #8, Joni Wagner (photocopy)
File:Beren8-8.jpg|from issue #8, Teri Meyer (photocopy)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 8==
==Issue 9==
Berengaria 9 was published in June 1977 and contains 196 pages. It was jointly edited by Vicki Kirlin and Teri Meyer. Some of the artists are listed below, other artists are Sherry Kuhr, Elaine Romig, Melinda Shreve, and Dennis Drew.
From the editorial: 
Also from the editorial: 
* The Human Time by Michele Arvizu, artist is Gerry Downes (1)
* Untitled poem by Barbara Brink (67)
* Perhaps Verdant Illusions by Carmen Dexter, art by Dexter (69)
* Christine's Thoughts, poem by Caroline Hedge (70)
* For the Fear of McCoy by Elaine Romig, art by Virginia Jacobsen (73)
* Yippie by Vicki Kirlin, art by Helen Frenette and Teri Meyer (non Star Trek story) (91)
* Two/One/Two by Beverly Clark, art by M.S. Murdock (110)
* Meetings by Toni Cardinal, art by Teri Meyer (113)
* Not of My Universe by Teri Meyer, art by L.S. Willard (116)
* Now by Pat Junge, art by Meyer (116)
* Untitled by Wilhelminia, art by Meyer (118)
* Shana by M.S. Murdock, art by Murdock (119)
* A Star Trek Easter Poem by Noreen Mason, art by Meyer (120)
* Dreams of Space by—Tare, art by Meyer (121)
* Kirk & Lady by Caroline Hedge, art by Murdock (122)
* Untitled by Barbara Brink, art by Meyer (123)
* Reflections on THE CASTAWAYS by Wilhelminia, art by Meyer (125)
* Whispering Comfort by Teri Meyer, art by Meyer (126)
* LoCs (132)
* Recipe for Writing a Star Trek Story by Jean Dewey (137)
* Cartoon by G. Miles (138)
* Flame Time by Amy Falkowitz, art by Falkowitz (reprinted from issue #8 because opening scene had been omitted, Spock Get-'em. Alternate "Amok Time." Spock defeats Stonn and claims T'Pring, only to fall into the dread Linger Death when his anger at her severs their bond. T'Pau releases Spock into death.) (139)
* Only Human by Ginna LaCroix, art by Mike Brown and Randy Ash (147) (also in Trek Encore #2)
* Fellinian Secrets Concealed by Elaine Romig, art by Kathy Carlson and Randy Ash (161)
* A Small Voice in the Distance by L.S. Willard, art by Willard (179)
File:Beren9art1.jpg|from issue #9, Gerry Downes
File:Beren9art2.jpg|from issue #9, Virginia Jacobsen
File:Beren9art3.jpg|from issue #9, Sherry Kuhr
File:Beren9art4.jpg|from issue #9, Mike Brown
File:Beren9art5.jpg|from issue #9, Mel Shreve
File:Beren9art6.jpg|from issue #9, Amy Falkowitz
File:Beren9art7.jpg|from issue #9, L.S. Willard
File:Beren9art8.jpg|from issue #9, M.S. Murdock
File:Beren9art9.jpg|from issue #9, Teri Meyer
File:Beren9art10.jpg|from issue #9, Randy Ash
File:Beren9art11.jpg|from issue #9, Dennis Drew
File:Beren9art12.jpg|from issue #9, Helen Frenette
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 9==
==Issue 10==
 
Berengaria 10 was published in June 1978 and contains 112 pages. The front and back covers are by Mike Brown. Other art is by M.S. Murdock and Melinda Shreve.
From the title page: "Berengaria 10 presents a trilogy of stories by Michele Arvizu."
From the editorial: 
* Turnabout Survival by Michele Arvizu (1)
* The Gathering by Michele Arvizu (reprinted in Computer Playback #3) (The death of a loved one and a reunion with his ex-wife leaves McCoy shattered and doubting his ability to function as CMO on the Enterprise.) (35)
* The Mirage by Michele Arvizu (first published as a standalone zine by the publishers of Contact. The version here in "Berengaria," has been "somewhat edited, but still retains the flavor of the original." This may be in reference to the fact that the original editors of "Mirage" (April Valentine, Susan Dorsey, Leslie Fish and Pat Stall) were huge fans of a much more intense Kirk-Spock relationship than the editors of "Berengaria." The original version may have skated too close to slash, something the editors of "Berengaria" were very much against. See Kirlin's Editorial View on Same-Sex Content from the editorial in issue #9. See Mirage) (58)
* poetry and art by M.S. Murdock, page not specified
File:Beren10-1.jpg|from issue #10, frontispiece — M.S. Murdock
File:Beren10-2.jpg|from issue #10, for "Turnabout Survival"—M.S. Murdock, illo of Janice Lester
File:Beren10-3.jpg|from issue #10, for "Turnabout Survival"—M.S. Murdock, illo of Janice Lester
File:Beren10-4.jpg|from issue #10, for "Turnabout Survival"—M.S. Murdock
File:Beren10-5.jpg|from issue #10, for "The Gathering"—Melinda Shreve
File:Beren10-6.jpg|from issue #10, for "The Gathering"—Melinda Shreve
File:Beren10-7.jpg|from issue #10, for "The Gathering"—Melinda Shreve
File:Beren10-8.jpg|from issue #10, from the poetry and art section—Melinda Shreve
File:Beren10-9.jpg|from issue #10, from the poetry and art section—M.S. Murdock, illo of The Romulan Commander
File:Beren10-10.jpg|from issue #10, from the poetry and art section—M.S. Murdock
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 10==
 
==The Best of Berengaria One: Berengaria Special ==
 
Berengaria Special was a special issue fanzine published in 1976 with 163 pages. Artwork by Douglas Herring, Larry Greider, and John Price. All the art, except for the front cover, are reprints from the first four issues.
The contents are from the first four issues of "Berengaria."
* Apostasy by Richard Heim (reprinted from issue #1) (3)
* Challenges by Carle' Johnson (reprinted from issue #1) (14)
* Rennox Four by Ken Gooch (reprinted from issue #1) (21)
* Spock's Decision by Jacqueline Lichtenberg (reprinted from issue #2) (reprinted from Kraith Collected #4 (1974), for a while was also available in 1974 from Kirlin as a separate fanfic for the price of $1.50, see ad image) (32)
* Maya by Carmen Dexter (reprinted from issue #2) (67)
* Draconian Chronicles, LoCs (reprinted from issue #2) (68)
* The Decision by Claire Gabriel (reprinted from issue #3) (71)
* Equicon Report by Richard Heim (reprinted from issue #3) (79)
* Galactic Crisis by Ken Gooch (reprinted from issue #3) (82)
* Gene Roddenberry Speech, transcribed by Alan Andres (reprinted from issue #3) (94)
* House of Zeor, reviews by Claire Gabriel, Helen Young and Rebecca Bagett (reprinted from issue #3) (98)
* Child of Earth by Vicki Kirlin (reprinted from issue #3) (102)
* The Brew, or Mr. Spock's Downfall, or Mr. Spock's Downfall by Barbara-Katherine (reprinted from issue #4) (112)
* Christine's Decision by Sharon Emily (reprinted from issue #4) (121)
* Draconian Chronicles, LoCs (reprinted from issue #4) (134)
* A Greater Love by Trish McDaniel (reprinted from issue #4) (137) (also in the "Best of" issue)
* Strange Time, Familiar Place by Richard Heim (reprinted from issue #4) (138)
* The Winged Man in our World by Barbara Brink (reprinted from issue #4) (159)
* Fear Itself by Wayne Allen Dick (reprinted from issue #4) (159)
File:Berengariaspecial1-1.jpg|from the first special edition: reprinted from issue #4, artist is: Larry Greider
File:Berengariaspecial1-2.jpg|from the first special edition: reprinted from the back cover of issue #2, artist is: Larry Greider
File:Berengariaspecial1-3.jpg|from the first special edition: reprinted from: the front cover of issue #4, artist is Larry Greider
==Reactions and Reviews: The Best of Berengaria One: Berengaria Special ==
==The Best of Berengaria Two: Berengaria Special ==
The Best of Berengaria Two was published in May 1978 and contains 66 pages. It is a collection of selected fiction from issues #4, #7, and #8.
The art is not mentioned in the credits. The zine, however, does contain a single illo for "Meld" by John Price.
* Carmilla's Capture by Rebecca Hoffman (from issue #8) (2)
* Thoughts of the Gorn, poem by Gerry Downes (from issue #8) (18)
* Meld by Ann Bagley (Jim Kirk is awakened by Spock's voice in his mind. Soon Lt. Ker appears at his door. A telepath, Lt. Ker has also been summoned by Spock's voice. They find Spock in the Biology Lab trying to revive Leonard McCoy who has been bitten by a poisonous spider. The medical team pronounce McCoy dead, but Spock and Lt. Ker use their combined mental powers to save his life.) (from issue #8) (18)
* The Lost Child by Vicki Kirlin (16 pages) (part two, a castles & dungeons story. Kirk is captured and tortured by one of the parties in clan warfare/castle intrigue until he is rescued by the telepathic princess.) (from issue #7) (21)
* Acceptance by Teri Meyer (from issue #7) (41)
* Interlude by Gerry Downes (Chris Pike takes Spock on a hedonistic shore leave, including intoxicating substances and serving girls. Many years later, Spock escorts Kirk to the same establishment.) (from issue #7) (42)
* Christine's Decision by Sharon Emily (set in the Kraith universe, Kraith 5-A) (from issue #4) (49)
* A Greater Love by Trish McDaniel (from issue #4) (64)
==References==
Category:Club Zines
Category:Star Trek TOS Gen and Het Anthology Zines
Category:1973 Zines
Category:1970s Zines