Episode 222 -Bantha Tracks And The Birth Of The Star Wars Fan Club

This week we are taking a look at the long and fascinating history
of the original Star Wars Fan Club and the newsletter that was the
source for all Star Wars information, Bantha Tracks. From
Celebration to The Star Wars Show, Bantha Tracks set the standard
for what it means to be a Star Wars fan. How did it relate to the
zine fandom culture of time? Who is Maureen Garett and why is she
so important to Star Wars fan history? What was the story of the
sequel trilogy in 1980? And just WHO is Professor Tumbleseed?
Listen today and celebrate the love! Sources : Retracing Bantha
Tracks by Kevin Fitzpatrick, Star Wars Insider 41 Following the
Bantha Tracks by Chris Fawcett, Star Wars Insider 59 The Making of
Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi books by
JW Rinzler amazing Star Wars Zine by Kara DJ:
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