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'{{ZineNewsletter |zinetitle= '''Frontier''' |publisher= [[K&J Publishing]] |editor=[[Katharine Shade]] |dates=1996-2002 |medium= Print |language=English |other= |externallinks=https://www.facebook.com/frontierscifimagazine |image=[[File:Frontier_Issue_23_Oct-Dec_2001.jpg|thumb|center|Frontier Issue 23 Oct-Dec 2001]]|size=A4|frequency=Bi-monthly (later quarterly)}}'''''Frontier''''' was an Australian magazine covering the topics of science fiction and fantasy in popular culture, published between 1996 and 2002. ==History== Launched in April 1996<ref>[https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/1370222 Frontier : the Australian science fiction media magazine - Catalogue | National Library of Australia]</ref>, ''Frontier'' covered topics in the genres of popular science fiction and fantasywithin the media of films, television, video games, comics, and literature. The magazine was published by [[K&J Publishing]]. [[Katharine Shade]] served as Editor and [[Jeremy Sadler]] served as Art Director/Sub-Editor for the duration of the magazine's publication. Both contributed articles and reviews. Initially published bi-monthly, in February 1997 it was announced the magazine had changed to quarterly publication.<ref name=":0">Maxwell, Katharine, ed. (February 1997). [https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=348296001317420&set=a.348295614650792 "Editorial: "The Leading Force"] ''Frontier''. No.6 p. 4.</ref> Each issue contained feature articles, interviews, news ("Commline Chatter", later "Chatter", small news items), reviews, and listings of Australian clubs and conventions. In September 1997 at the [[Australian National Science Fiction Convention]] in Melbourne, Australia the magazine won an [[Australian Science Fiction Media Awards|Australian Science Fiction Media Award (ASFMA)]] for "Best Fan Newsletter".<ref>[https://wiki.sf.org.au/index.php/Australian_Science_Fiction_Media_Awards#Best_Australian_Fan_Newsletter Australian Science Fiction Media Awards - Australian sf information] ''wiki.sf.org.au''</ref> In 1998 at the Thylacon II convention in Hobart, Australia the magazine was nominated for a [[Ditmar Award]] as "Best Fanzine".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ditmar_Award_results#1998:_Thylacon_II,_Hobart "Ditmar Award results"], ''wikipedia.org''</ref><ref>Stewart, Alan, ed. (May 1998). "1998 Ditmars - Australian SF Achievement Awards". ''Thyme''. No. 121. p. 5.</ref> The magazine ceased paper publication following Issue 23 in December 2001.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=frontierscifimagazine&set=a.352677264212627 "Facebook album: Issue 23 - October-December 2001 - Lord of the Rings"] ''facebook.com''</ref> Issue 24 was released in March 2002 online as a PDF for free.<ref>Shade, Katharine, ed. (March 2002). [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=362498886563798&set=pb.100084110686092.-2207520000&type=3 "Editorial"]. ''Frontier''. No. 24. p. 3.</ref> The magazine then ceased publication. The magazine's offiicial website (frontiermagazine.net) closed at the same time. In December 2023 all issues were released as images in albums on the magazine's Facebook page. ==Contributors == {{Div col}} *Adam Howard *Adrian Ringin *[[Adrienne Losin]] * Alexander J. Ballingall *Andrew Kruspe * Andrew McGee *Anne Forman-Todd *Anthony Leong *Antonia Z. Rodriguez *Belinda Singe *Bob Lauderdale *Brian Smith *Cameron Smith *Chris Pirrotta *[[Darren Maxwell]] *Deryck O'Byrne *Edward McArdle *Gabrielle Merten *[[Geoff Tilley]] *George Ivanoff *George Sclauzero * Glen Fredericks *[[Glen Morgan]] *Grace Gabriel *Graham Jones *Grant Watson *Greg Coker * H. Gibbens * Ian Boyle *[[Ian Gunn]] *Jan Wilson *Janice Hill *Jenny Wake *John Cook *John Crnjanin *John Whear *Joshua Bentley *Karen Johnson *Karen Miller *Karen Scott *Karen Stephens *Kerri Valkova *Les Zigomanis *Leslie Sharples *Malcolm R. Davis *Margaret Grierson *Marijan Juratovac *Marion MacNally *Mark Goddard *Mark Juddery *Mark Sorensen *Matthew Ficcaglia *Neil Hogan *Neile A. Kirk *Nicole Ellis *Nicole Piehler *Paula Ruzek *[[Robert Jan]] *Robert Licuria *Russell Devlin *[[Ryan Alexander]] *Sarah Berry *Sarah Lawson *Silvester Iolo Lekoupa *Steven Cateris *TDC Armitage *Tim Reddan *Tracey Payne *Trent Yarwood *Wendy Wadsworth {{Div col end}} ==Awards== '''1997''' *Winner: "Best Fan Newsletter" - [[Australian Science Fiction Media Awards]] - [[Australian National Science Fiction Convention]], Melbourne '''1998''' *Nominated: "Best Fanzine" - [[Ditmar Awards]] - [[Thylacon]] II, Hobart == Issues == [[File:FrontierIssue01Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 1 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 1 cover|left]] === Issue 1 - April/May 1996 === * [https://www.jeremysadler.net/1996/04/01/making-meggido/ Making Meggido: An inside look into the production of a local sci-fi film]. By Jeremy Sadler. * Interview: [[Shane Morrissey]]. By Katharine Shade. * X marks the spot: [[The X-Files|''The X Files'']] Third Season preview * Evolving Generations: How have the characters of ''[[TNG]]'' changed over seven years? By Margaret Grierson. * On The Trail: making of a local [[Star Wars|''Star Wars'']] [[Fan Film|fan film]]. By Jeremy Sadler. * What is Science Fiction? By Katharine Shade [[File:FrontierIssue02Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 2 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 2 cover]] === Issue 2 - June/July 1996 === * Doctor Who? Interview with Robert Picardo ([[Star Trek: Voyager]]). By Katharine Shade. * Hangin' in Zero-G: Interview with Robert Jan and Paula Ruzek of 3RRR radio's Zero-G. By Katharine Shade. * X marks the spot: The X Files Season Three preview continues. * It's About Time: [[Doctor Who|''Doctor Who'']] makes a comeback. By Grant Watson. * Wonders of Babylon. Interview with Andrea Thompson and Jerry Doyle of [[Babylon 5|''Babylon 5'']]. By Robert Jan and Paula Ruzek. * ''Babylon 5'' vs [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|''Deep Space 9'']]. By Katharine Shade. * Possibilites: would [[Worf]] have worked without [[Tasha Yar]]? By Belinda Singe. [[File:FrontierIssue03Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 3 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 3 cover]] === Issue 3 - August/September 1996 === This issue is noted for some copies having double covers, a binding error, and a change to the masthead. * A Disturbance in the Force: The sci-fi revolution. By Darren Maxwell. * I Want To Believe: a guide to rumours. By Katharine Shade. * X marks the spot: ''The X Files'' Season Three preview continues. * Abductions: who is right? By Belinda Singe. * The Biggest Bang of All: [[Independence Day|''Independence Day'']] movie preview. By Jeremy Sadler. * Symbolism Embolism: what makes a sex symbol? By Belinda Singe. * Little Green Men. By Darren Maxwell. * The Aussie boom. By George Ivanoff. [[File:FrontierIssue04Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 4 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 4 cover]] === Issue 4 - October/November 1996 === 30 Years of ''Star Trek'' Special * Independence Daze: A Strategic Analyst's take on ''Independence Day''. By Malcolm Davis. * From the Ocean to the Freeway: interview with [[Ocean Girl|''Ocean Girl'']] scriptwriter Carole Wilkinson. By George Ivanoff. * There Can Be Only One. By Karen Scott. * Where have all the records gone? By Darren Maxwell. * Keep On Trekkin'. By Katharine Maxwell (nee Shade) and Darren Maxwell. * On Screen! The ''Star Trek'' films. By Darren Maxwell. * Animating Treks. by Russell Devlin. * Generation Gap. By Katharine Maxwell. * To Boldly Sit... By Margaret Grierson. * Running Man: revisiting ''[[Logan's Run]]''. By George Sclauzero. * Remember when...? Revisiting ''Metropolis''. By Darren Maxwell. [[File:FrontierIssue05Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 5 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 5 cover]] === Issue 5 - December 1996/January 1997 === * Making Contact: A ''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]'' special. By Jeremy Sadler. * The Fan: putting that special breed under the microscope. By Geoff Tilley. * All New Hope: the future of ''Star Wars''. By Katharine Maxwell. * Golden Originals: [[Star Trek The Original Series|''Star Trek The Original Series'']]. By Katharine Maxwell. * Voyager Shape Up. By Katharine Maxwell. * A Trek Too Far? By Margaret Grierson. * The Collecting Bug. By Katharine Maxwell. * Around the Horner: interview with composer James Horner. By Jan Wilson. [[File:FrontierIssue06Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 6 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 6 cover]] === Issue 6 - February-April 1997 === Features masthead change. From the editorial "The Leading Force"<ref name=":0" />: {{Quotation|Change is a part of life and Frontier isn't immune. As we approach our second year, we have made a few alterations. The biggest change is that we have decided to go quarterly.}} * Back in the Wars: Inside and around the ''Star Wars'' Special Editions. By Darren Maxwell. * Return to Discovery: re-evaluating [[2001: A Space Odyssey|''2001: A Space Odyssey'']]. By Ian Boyle. * Sleepless in Babylon: J. Michael Straczynski about ''Babylon 5'' season 3. By Jeremy Sadler. * The Power of X: ''The X Files'' Season 4 preview. * Balanced Particle Freeway. By George Ivanoff. * Behind the Wars: interview with Lucasfilm model-maker and puppeteer Don Bies. By Katharine Maxwell. * Star Walking: a history. By Darren Maxwell. * Kiddies' fare or Opera? By Jan Wilson. * ''[[Space: Above and Beyond]]'' first season episode guide. By Robert Licuria. * Meet George Jetson: the sci-fi films of Hanna-Barbera. By Geoff Tilley. [[File:FrontierIssue07Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 7 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 7 cover]] === Issue 7 - May-July 1997 === * From cult to pop: the rise of ''The X Files''. By Katharine Maxwell * Ocean travels: behind the scenes of ''Ocean Girl''. By George Ivanoff. * Station spin-offs: ''Babylon 5'' set to outlive the five year plan. By Katharine Maxwell. * In space no one can hear you smeg: [[Red Dwarf|''Red Dwarf'']] season seven. By Deryck O'Byrne. * Everything old is new again. By George Sclaurzero. * Immortal Yesterdays: genesis of the ''[[Highlander]]'' films. By Belinda Singe. * Romana Memories: interview with Lalla Ward. By Katharine Maxwell. * The Perfect Show. By Geoff Tilley. [[File:FrontierIssue08Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 8 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 8 cover]] === Issue 8 August-October 1997 === * In defence of ''Space: Above and Beyond''. By Janice Hill. * In space no one can hear you smeg part 2. By Deryck O'Byrne. * ''[[Star Cops]]'': the forgotten classic. By Grant Watson. * ''[[Dark Skies]]'': an alien threat. By Malcolm R. Davis. * ''The X Files'' Season 4 preview part 2. By Katharine Maxwell. * Interview: Stephen Sansweet, [[Lucasfilm]]'s ambassadorial collector. By Katharine Maxwell. * Interview: Kenny Baker, the droid with the showman's touch. By Katharine Maxwell and Jeremy Sadler. * Force Two convention report. By Katharine Maxwell. * Leaving Babylon: Claudia Christian departs ''Babylon 5''. By Jeremy Sadler. [[File:FrontierIssue09Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 9 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 9 cover]] === Issue 9 November 1997-January 1998 === * Interview: Patrick Stewart. By George Ivanoff. * Great Maker or Great Faker? Analysing ''Babylon 5''. By John Crnjanin. * Parallel worlds, future times: interview with Mark Shirrefs and John Thomson. By George Ivanoff. * A (Very) Long Voyage: the failties of ''Star Trek: Voyager''. By Silvester Iolo Lekoupa. * Interview: Dean Haglund (''The X Files''). By Katharine Maxwell. * Interview: Jeremy Bulloch (''Star Wars''). By Katharine Maxwell and Jeremy Sadler. * Interview: Robert Llewellyn (''Red Dwarf''). By Sarah Lawson. [[File:FrontierIssue10Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 10 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 10 cover]] === Issue 10 February-April 1998 === A repeat of the binding error with some copies having double covers. * Doctor Franklin, I presume. Interview with Richard Biggs. By Karen Miller. * Interview: Adam Howard, Australian FX in Hollywood. By Katharine Maxwell. * Lost no longer: Mark Goddard (''[[Lost in Space (TV series)|Lost in Space]]'') on tour in Australia. By Steven Cateris. * Best of Both Worlds convention report. By Darren Maxwell. * A Matter of Rank: the top commanders of ''Star Trek''. By Silvester Iolo Lekoupa. * Musings of a V.B.M. (Very Busy Man). Interview with writer/producer [[Glen Morgan]]. By Antonia N. Rodriguez. * The rise and rise of ''Babylon 5'': season four preview. By Katharine Maxwell. * Opening the Gate: [[Stargate SG-1|''Stargate SG-1'']]. By Belinda Singe. [[File:FrontierIssue11Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 11 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 11 cover]] === Issue 11 May-July 1998 === * Christian Ways: interview with Claudia Christian. By Katharine Maxwell. * Alien Reasons. By Silvester Iolo Lekoupa. * Flashback to time lapse: back to when there was "adult" Australian sci-fi. By Mark Juddery. * No Surrender No Retreat: ''Babylon 5'' season 4 preview continues. By Katharine Maxwell. * Exhibiting Marina: interview with Marina Sirtis (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''). By Katharine Maxwell. [[File:FrontierIssue12Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 12 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 12 cover]] === Issue 12 August-October 1998 === * Sealed with an X: inside ''The X Files'' movie. By Jeremy Sadler. * Best of Both Worlds 3 convention report. By Edward McArdle. * Cruising in Alaska: on-board "Cruise Trek". By Edward McArdle. * Watching the future: interview with ''Ocean Girl'' creator Jonathan M Shiff. By George Ivanoff. * Computers in sci-fi. By Brian Smith. * Twenty years of ''[[Blake's 7]]''. By Janice Hill. * What happened to ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''? By Adrian Ringin. * Many faces of an alien. By Silvester Iolo Lekoupa. [[File:FrontierIssue13Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 13 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 13 cover]] === Issue 13 November 1998-January 1999 === * Gate Crashing: behind the scenes of ''Stargate SG-1''. By Karen Miller. * ''Star Trek Insurrection'': the usual suspects are back. By Katharine Maxwell. * Smallpox and bees: ''The X Files'' model for gene therapy. By Anthony Leong. * Heirs to the Empire: books and comics in ''Star Wars''. By Adrian Ringin. * The little saviours of ''Star Trek''. By Silvester Iolo Lekoupa. * Writer's Bible: How ''Star Trek'' demeans women in 5 easy lessons. By Karen Stephens. [[File:FrontierIssue14Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 14 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 14 cover]] === Issue 14 February-March 1999 === A temporary change to bi-monthly to align issues with the calendar year. A "From the Editor" note reads: {{Quotation|You'll notice that the issue you are holding in your hot little hands is dated Feb/March 1999. The change to bi-monthly is temporary and we'll be back to quarterly next issue.}} * Girl Power: who is this ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess]]''? By Jeremy Sadler * ''Ocean Girl'' gets animated. By George Ivanoff. * The Final Cut? Do director's cuts make the grade. By Anthony Leong. * A Ranger Passing: interview with Jason Carter (''Babylon 5''). By Katharine Maxwell. * When the millennium bug bites... By Karen Stephens. [[File:FrontierIssue15Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 15 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 15 cover]] === Issue 15 April-June 1999 === * ''Star Wars The Phantom Menace'' feature. By Jeremy Sadler. * Spoof Wars. By Jeremy Sadler. * Better Red than Smeg: the new series of ''Red Dwarf''. By Joshua Bentley. * Long No Longer: interview with Marta Kristen (''Lost In Space''). By Steven Cateris. * Can Voyager come home? By Silvester Iolo Lekoupa. * ''Thunderstone'': behind the scenes of new Aussie sci-fi series. By George Ivanoff. * The End of ''Babylon 5'': reflecting on a long five years. By Anthony Leong. * Big Boy's Toys: the unreal being made real on ''Stargate SG-1''. By Jenny Wake. [[File:FrontierIssue16Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 16 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 16 cover]] === Issue 16 July-September 1999 === [[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|''Buffy The Vampire Slayer'']] special * Spiking Buffy: when is a hero not a hero? By Karen Miller. * Wild about Buffy. By Gabrielle Merten. * Buffy episode guide. * ''Thunderstone 2''. By George Ivanoff. * Opinions of ''The Phantom Menace'' (collected short film reviews). * Doctoring the Gate: conversations with the women of ''Stargate SG-1''. By Karen Miller. * ''Alien's Breakfast'': you don't have to be an alien to work at 9 but it helps! By George Ivanoff. * All that's Old is New again. By Karen Stephens. * Wedge takes command: ''Star Wars'' novels take the path away from the main characters. By Karen L. Scott. [[File:FrontierIssue17Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 17 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 17 cover]] === Issue 17 October-December 1999 === * A Century of Science Fiction: a ''Frontier'' special presentation. Introduction by Jeremy Sadler. * ''[[The Lord of the Rings|Lord of the Rings]]'' update. By Sarah Lawson. * It's a Kind of Magic: the history of ''Highlander''. By Karen L. Scott. * Worldcon Report. Various authors. * Full Circle. By TDC Armitage. * Walk like an Egyptian: interview with Michael Shanks (''Stargate SG-1''). By Karen Miller. * Apollo Returns: Richard Hatch returns to ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]''. By George Ivanoff. [[File:FrontierIssue18Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 18 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 18 cover]] === Issue 18 January-March 2000 === * Travelling Jack: interview with Richard Dean Anderson (''Stargate SG-1''). By Jenny Wake. * The Legacy of ''[[Star Blazers]]''. By Anthony Leong. * Sci-Fi Tricks: the tricks that TV and film producers play... By Anthony Leong. * ''[[Angel]]'': the verdict. By Karen Miller. * General Musings: interview with Don S. Davis (''Stargate SG-1''). By Karen Miller. * Aliens of Stargate: friends and enemies of SG-1. By Jenny Wake. [[File:FrontierIssue19Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 19 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 19 cover]] === Issue 19 April-June 2000 === * Rock On: ''[[3rd Rock from the Sun|3rd Rock From The Sun]]''. By Jeremy Sadler. * ''Thunderstone 3''. By George Ivanoff. * Interview with Jeffrey Walker (''Thunderstone''). By George Ivanoff. * Ellen Ripley: kicking alien butt. By Gabrielle Merten. * On the page: interview with ''Stargate SG-1'' scripwriter Heather Ash. By Karen Miller. * Other sci-fi comedies. By Sarah Lawson. * ''[[Blade Runner]]'' blues: a reflection on a classic. By Anthony Leong. [[File:FrontierIssue20Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 20 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 20 cover]] === Issue 20 July-September 2000 === * ''[[Farscape]]'': a new sci-fi series with Australian connections. By [[Ryan Alexander]]. * [https://www.jeremysadler.net/2000/07/01/bugs-mr-rico-lotsa-bugs/ Bugs Mr Rico! Animated Starship Troopers]. By Jeremy Sadler. * More Breakfast. By George Ivanoff. * Interview with author Michael A. Stackpole. By Glen Fredericks. * Interview with Ray Harryhausen. By Jan A. Wilson. * Down Under Cons. By Katharine Maxwell. * 3rd Rock From The Sun episode guide part 2. * Those Dirty Apes! By Anthony Leong. [[File:FrontierIssue21Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 21 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 21 cover]] === Issue 21 October-December 2001 === ''Star Wars'' Episode II feature. * Interview with ''Star Wars'' Executive Producer Rick McCallum. By Karen Miller. * Cameron's Angel: James Cameron heads to TV with ''[[Dark Angel]]''. By Jeremy Sadler. * ''[[Andromeda (TV series)|Andromeda]]'' Ascendant: another series blasts off. By Jeremy Sadler. * ''[[Prey]]'': why humanity is doomed. By Steven Cateris. * ''Farscape'' episode guide. * On the page: interview with ''Stargate SG-1'' executive producer Robert C. Cooper. By Karen Miller. [[File:FrontierIssue22Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 22 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 22 cover]] === Issue 22 July-September 2001 === * The Big Picture: big movies coming. By Jeremy Sadler, Katharine Shade and Anthony Leong. * A New Enterprise: ''Star Trek'' goes back to its roots. By Katharine Shade. * Rangers of Babylon: a new ''Babylon 5'' spin-off. By Katharine Shade. * ''CyberGirl'': interview with Jonathan M. Shiff about his new series. By George Ivanoff. * Fake skin and severed heads: interview with ''Stargate SG-1''<nowiki/>'s Australian makeup artist Jan Newman. By Jenny Wake. * Lord of Cannes: 24 minutes of ''The Lord of the Rings'' wows the audience. By Chris Pirrotta. * ''Angel'' episode guide. * Looking back at ''[[V]]''. By Anthony Leong. [[File:Frontier Issue 23 Oct-Dec 2001.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 23 cover|left|thumb|Frontier Issue 23 cover]] === Issue 23 October-December 2001 === The Lord of the Rings feature. * Lords of the Screen: interview with Sir Ian McKellan, Christopher Lee and John Rhys-Davies. By Chris Pirrotta. * Warriors of the Ring: interview with Viggo Mortensen and Sean Bean. By Chris Pirrotta. * Something about Harry. By Katharine Shade. * Double Jeopardy: interview with Michael Shanks (''Stargate SG-1''). By Jenny Wake. * Interview with Virginia Hey (''Farscape''). By George Ivanoff and Katharine Shade. * ''Buffy'' episode guide (seasons 4 & 5). In December 2023, Jeremy Sadler shared the magazine Facebook album issue scans in the Melbourne SF History group and wrote a statement:<ref>Sadler, Jeremy. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/913361502055273/posts/7247574858633874/?__cft__&#x5B;0&#x5D;=AZU8bIIw_cZLcg5h7X-pTXCgI64BQO0AZ0sNjOPdAk2aA54lIIk-qqCGpPR6AWS0DqFAx8ZjtkwdhH6YhlDTGDQtKeypdVBVNVv0wOYkQ9Wwpl1km0SrLkr09ZWbq6a096-1kRREnSkppJrdewnbceblqbiH2YnwQAIa8wXuCHa5OpMUJNIcmyBAMHdSVAf-Z1pyKeCcwbPRZ7nwwumVAqdS5BDCd9PP6NjRVsXPv-MKoIBj0hjg3WQypoqBAKq4nLWt26OBL6YOP5tqO3BN7M1u&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R "Melbourne SF History"]. ''facebook.com''</ref> {{Quotation|The weight of the workload, the expense, and Real Life bore down on us, and it was after this issue we sat down and had a serious discussion about the future. With the internet now fully risen but still rather a wild west, we decided to try the digital distribution route. The next issue would be distributed free, online, as a PDF. After we made this decision we started the hard process of writing a letter to all subscribers, offering them the choice: refund the remainder of their subscription, take back issues in lieu, or consider what they have spent a donation. I don't recall the exact statistics for the result. After much agonising and with sadness, we would up the print version of Frontier and left it, I feel, on a high.}}[[File:FrontierIssue24Cover.jpg|alt=Frontier Issue 24 cover|thumb|Frontier Issue 24 cover]] === Issue 24 March 2002 === Print publication ceased following Issue 23. This issue was released as a PDF online at no charge. From the editorial: {{Quotation|Welcome to the first electronic issue of Frontier! As of 2002, Frontier magazine is available in PDF... and for free!}} * [[Sev Space|Sev Trekkin]]': boldly going where no animation has gone before. By Jeremy Sadler. * Charming Ways: the bewitching ways of ''[[Charmed]]''. By Katharine Shade. * ''Stargate SG-1'' episode guide. == Closure == Frontier ceased all publication following Issue 24 in March 2002. In December 2023, along with scans of all issues, there was a statement on the magazine's Facebook page for Issue 24:<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.362499893230364&type=3 "Issue 24 - March 2002 - Sev Trekkin'"] ''facebook.com''</ref> {{Quotation|Post-issue discussions resulted in us sharing how this format did not sit well with us. The world wide web was taking over, and websites were doing a much better job than we ever could. Putting together a 'zine was still a lot of work, and by this point we'd been doing it for over six years. Real Life beckoned, and there was no way we could produce something that would support us professionally. We reached the sad conclusion that we must shutdown the magazine completely.}} ==References== <references /> ==External links== *[https://www.facebook.com/frontierscifimagazine Facebook page] with scanned images of all issues [[Category:Multimedia Zines]] [[Category:Non-fiction Zines]] [[Category:1996 Zines]] [[Category:1990s Zines]] [[Category:2000s Zines]]'