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''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 did publish regularly till the late 60s. | ''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 did publish regularly till the late 60s. | ||
| − | Each issue was headed up by a cartoon, and these were contributed by [[ATom]], Kris Carey, Frank Garnett, Eddie Jones, Archie Mercer, John Owen, [[Bill Rotsler]]. | + | Each issue was headed up by a cartoon, and these were contributed by [[ATom]], Kris Carey, Frank Garnett, Eddie Jones, Archie Mercer, Chris John Owen, [[Bill Rotsler]]. |
Other artwork was contributed by Kenneth Cheslin, Archie Mercer, | Other artwork was contributed by Kenneth Cheslin, Archie Mercer, | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 20 March 2011
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 did publish regularly till the late 60s.
Each issue was headed up by a cartoon, and these were contributed by ATom, Kris Carey, Frank Garnett, Eddie Jones, Archie Mercer, Chris John Owen, Bill Rotsler.
Other artwork was contributed by Kenneth Cheslin, Archie Mercer,
Contributors included Jill Adams, Brian Aldiss, Mike Ashley (Xeron), Sid Birchby, Burkhard Blüm, Bruce Burn, Peter Campbell (Hydra), Ted Carnell, Ken Cheslin (Les Spinge), Buck Coulson (Yandro), Alan Dodd (Camber), Ron Ellik (Starspinkle), Ted Forsyth, John Foyster (The Gryphon, Satura), Colin Freeman (Scribble), Keith Freeman, Joe and Robbie Gibson (G2), Diane Goulding, Bobbie Gray, Jim Groves (Packrat, Vector), Graham Hall (Doubt), Phil Harbottle (John Russell Fearn-An Evaluation), Harry Harrison, Alma Hill (Wizard), Terry Jeeves, Betty Kujawa, Dave Kyle, Ethel Lindsay (Haverlings), (Scottishe), James Linwood, George Locke (Deadwood), Richard Mann (The Romann), Archie Mercer, Beryl (Henley) Mercer (Link), Ian McAulay, Michael Moorcock, Harry Nadler (Alien Worlds), Stan Nuttall, Keith Otter, Doreen Parker, Ella Parker, Charles Platt (Beyond, Garbistan), Christopher Priest (Con), Ratatosk, Thomas Schluck (Sol), Norman Shorrock (Bastion), Ken Slater (Fandoodle), Colin Steele, William Temple, Ted Tubb, Bob Tucker (Le Zombie), Tony Walsh (Badinage), Peter Weston (Zenith Specuation), James White (Slant) and Walt Willis (Hyphen).
