Skyrack

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Skyrack was a newszine by Ron Bennett, published in Yorkshire, England.

The first issue of Skyrack appeared in April 1959, and the last issue appeared in July 1971. In that period of time 96 issues were released.

Skyrack reported on news in the world of science fiction fandom and fanzines. Each issue reported news about the latest fanzine releases, convention updates and reports, Trans Atlantic Fan Fund (TAFF) reports, recent science fiction book and movie releases, births, deaths, and other news about science fiction fans. Bennett stated in his first issue that Skyrack was to be the UK answer to FANAC, the newszine centred on fan activity in the U.S.A. Skyrack did focus on the UK but also included news and fanzine reviews originating in the U.S. and Canada. Skyrack' began as a monthly and was a one sheet publication.

Each issue was headed up by a cartoon, and these were contributed by ATom, Kris Carey, Eddie Jones, John Owen, Bill Rotsler

Contributors included Brian Aldiss, Mike Ashley (Xeron), Sid Birchby, Peter Campbell, Alan Dodd, John Foyster, Keith Freeman, Joe and Robbie Gibson (G2), Bobbie Gray, Jim Groves, Harry Harrison, Alma Hill (Wizard), Terry Jeeves, Betty Kujawa, Dave Kyle, Ethel Lindsay (Haverlings), (Scottishe), George Locke (Deadwood), Archie Mercer, Beryl Mercer (Link), Michael Moorcock, Harry Nadler, Stan Nuttall, Ella Parker, Thomas Schluck (Sol 42), Norman Shorrock, Colin Steele, William Temple, Bob Tucker (Le Zombie), Tony Walsh (Badinage), and James White (Slant).