2nd Age (zine)

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2nd Age (Second Age) is a gen Science Fiction (with some Star Trek: TOS) anthology edited by Peter David and Wendy Goldstein. 
The title used on the cover is "2nd Age," but "Second Age" is also used throughout the zines themselves.
A 1976 ad in the 5th International Star Trek Convention said it was a "science fiction/Star Trek club with delusions of grandeur." From the fifth issue: "The Only Fanzine Read by God is This One."
The dues in 1976 were $3.50 for membership, which included four fanzines a year. This publishing schedule ("AB Dick willing") was planned as: Candlemas (Feb 2), Beltane (Apr 30), Lammas (Aug 1), and Samhain (Oct 31).
This zine series was preceded by Space-Time Continuum.
==Labeling Confusion==
The numbering of the issues of this zine is massively confusing. The earlier ones seem to be called simply "volumes." Mid-issues were apparently called "issue, then volume." And later issues seem to be called "volumes, then number." Confusing things further is that the first volume is called #10, an homage to the zine it used to be: Space-Time Continuum, which ceased at issue #9.
== Anecdotes and General Fan Comments==
==Possible Trouble with Paramount==
In 2018, Peter David wrote: 
==End of the Road==
From an undated 2-page newsletter, that also includes a 1-page story called "'The Final Voyage of Captain Kraffft" by the Captain and crew of the U.S.S. Padwig. Biased [sic] on characters created by Mark Spatz, who lifted a lot from other people."
==Issue 1==
2nd Age 1 was published in July 1975 and contains 32 pages. This first issue is actually called "Issue #10," (an homage to the zine it used to be: Space-Time Continuum, which ceased at issue #9.) The front and back covers are by A.E. La Velle, and the interior illos are by Phil Foglio.
* Lone Western Blazes New Season of Barbary Coast by L. Winfrey (2 pages)
* Constellations by F. Perez
* The Mark of Zelazny by N. Harris (article) (2 pages)
* The Sauroid Encounter by S. Noel (science fiction story) (5 pages)
* Undesirable Alien by G. Baker (science fiction story) (2 pages)
* A.P., U.P.I., U.F.O. by R. Schwabach (article) (2 pages)
* Power Play, part one Star Trek: TOS fiction by Steve Kitty and Peter David (a prequel to this story is "Into the Unknown", story by Steve Kitty and Peter David in Space-Time Continuum #6) (both parts of "Power Play" are reprinted in Tetrumbriant #10) (7 pages)
* Worlds in Space, Man Faces The Last Frontier by Joel Shrukin (article about colonies on other planets) (4 pages)
* list of interest organizations (3 pages)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
2nd Age 2 (Issue 2 Volume 2) was published in October 1975 and contains 30 pages. The front cover is by M.J. Fisher.
This issue was dedicated to James Blish.
The writers and "staff" for this issue are Peter David (editor), Wendy Goldstein, Bryan Triblets, Deborah T. Ambers, Wally David, Andy Finkel, Myra Kasman, Nick Landell, Beverly Lorenstein, Tony Lay, Joe McKendrick, Sonya Mendez, Carlean B. Mullen, Andrew F. Thomas, Debbie Walsh, and Sara Paul (cookies). 
* Don't Let it Rain on My Parade, article by Wendy Goldstein 
* Power Play, conclusion by Peter David and Steve Kitty ("Kirk must save the Federation from the planned overthrow. But first he must save himself.") (a prequel to this story is "Into the Unknown", story by Steve Kitty and Peter David in Space-Time Continuum #6) (both parts of "Power Play" are reprinted in Tetrumbriant #10) (12 pages)
* Two Views on Space: 1999, article by L. Winfrey 
* The Old Folks by Peter David ("This rather “sneaky” story will benefit from being read twice. A haunted house story.") (science fiction) (4 pages)
* The Apprenticeship by W. Goldstein ("Every magician has a trick. But one magician is worried about his student’s trick—one, in particular.") (science fiction) (4 pages)
==Issue 3==
2nd Age 3 (Issue 3 Volume 3) was published in January 1976 and contains 38 pages. The front cover is by P. David, the interior illos by Cory Correll.
Editor-in-Check: Peter A. David, Administrator: Wendy Iris Goldstein, Prez Emeritus: A.E. LaVelle, Kosher Lady: Sara Paul, Toder Editor: Bryan Triblets. Plus twelve collators. 
* The Incomplete Ellison, article by Sara Paul 
* Marathon Attracts 1,300 Sci-Fi Buffs, con report by S. Stecklow 
* Star Trek Script that Was Rejected by Andy Finkel
* Two Reviews by "Emjay" (article)
* The Rocks by "Pad" (Peter David)
* Janis and Reality by "Emjay"
* Philcon, con report by Wendy Iris Goldstein 
* The Beer Can by Joe McKendrick
* Turnaround Maneuver by Peter David with Wendy "Wedge" Goldstein and Joe McKendrick
Image:secondage3-2.jpg|from issue #3
Image:secondage3-3.jpg|from issue #3
 
==Issue 4==
2nd Age 4 (Volume 3 Number 4) was published in April (Beltane) 1976. The front cover is by Stasy Tecker, the interior illos are by Karen Cochran and Joe McKendrick.
* Electron Wind by M. Spatz
* The Sun's Bravado by Peter David
* Return of the Sensuous Dirty Old Man, article by Wendy Goldstein "sensuous dirty old man" is a reference to Isaac Asimov's 1971 book, see What to Make of Isaac Asimov, Sci-Fi Giant and Dirty Old Man? by Jay Gabler (May 14, 2020) for more on this topic, see [[Isaac Asimov#Asimov's Reputation at Cons as "Dirty Old Man"|Asimov's Reputation at Cons as "Dirty Old Man"] 
* Who's On Bridge, article by Steve Kitty 
* The Idea Man by L. Varriochio
==Issue 5==
2nd Age 5 (v.4. n.5) was published in September 1976 and contains 50 pages. The front cover is by Stasy Tecker, the interior illos are by Mary Bloemker, Deborah Braun, Kathy Davis, Tracey Dougherty, Joe McKendrick, Mark Spatz, and Karen Cochran.
"The Editor-In-Chief: Peter A. David who can't afford MidAmericon. Business Administrator: Wendy Goldstein who can afford MidAmericon. Pres Emeritus: A.E. LaVelle who never heard of MidAmericon. Head Librarian: Sara Paul who could care less about MidAmericon."
* Whodunit? by Peter David (writing as "Jean Paul Satire" with Myra Emjay Kasman) (STAR TREK TOS/ELLERY QUEEN) ("A serious spoof. Ellery Queen and his father board the Enterprise to solve the bizarre murder of Captain Kirk.")
* Time and Time Again by M. Spatz (Federation A/U) ("Captain Krafft and his crew are lost either in the wrong time or place—or both!")
* The Earthman and the Android by Peter David (QUESTOR/GARY SEVEN) (This is a retitled reprint of a story from Vaslovik Archives #1, with rewrites. "A 10-year-old boy, a dictator and a dead scientist are all involved in this first meeting between Questor and his human counterpart, Gary Seven.")
* Jackie Lichtenberg by Germaine Best (article: ""Beyond Kraith" highlights Jackie Lichtenberg, author of Kraith and the first sf writer to spring fully grown from the head of ST fandom.")
* A Boy and His Dog by Charles Sawyer (review of the film: "Don't be fooled. This Hugo-nominated film, based on the novella by Harlan Ellison, is not a sequel to "Benji.")
* Words from the CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE
* a membership application
* Peanuts
* word search by Jackie Epps
* letters
* Klingon Ethnic Jokes
* canceled stamps
* A Vulcan Nursery Rhyme by T'Lay
* Organizations of Interest
* CONglomeration
* Odds and Ends
* Next Issue
* color photograph of Dracula
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 5==
==Issue 6==
2nd Age 6 was published in October 1976.
"Crafty Collators" were Deb Walsh, Germaine Best, Dave Klopholz, Mark Spatz, Fern Marder, Joe McKendrick, Beth Sheligo.
The art is by Karen Cochran, Joe McKendrick, Debbie Braun, Pat O'Neill, Stacy Tecker, D.S. Klopholz, and Deb Walsh.
* Gemini, fiction by Peter David
* something by Dell O'Neill
* Author, Author, an interview with Ben Bova by Peter David and Myra Kasman
* Spock Mess, a book review of "Spock Messiah" by Peter David
* Lost and Found, fiction by Patrick Daniel O'Neill ("The Enterprise finds itself lost in space with the Robinsons." Reprinted in Moonbeam #1/2.) (Star Trek/Lost in Space crossover) 
 Image:2ndage6.jpg| cover of issue #6, Deb Walsh
File:2ndage6-1.jpg|from issue #6
File:2ndage6-2.jpg|from issue #6
File:2ndage6-3.jpg|from issue #6
==Issue 7==
2nd Age 7 was published in (possibly February) 1977. It appears this was the last issue. from a comment in Moonbeam #3: "I'd like to welcome Peter and Myra David to the pages of Moonbeam. Peter gets the award for being the person responsible for dragging me (kicking and screaming!) into fandom. Peter also used to edit Second Age, which ceased publication last spring." 
* Enterprise, Enterprise, fiction by Peter David (writing as Jean Paul Satire)
* other unknown content
==References==
Category:Science Fiction Zines
Category:Star Trek TOS Gen and Het Anthology Zines
Category:1975 Zines
Category:1976 Zines
Category:1977 Zines