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psocoptera) wrote2003-03-31 07:59 pm
psocoptera) wrote2003-03-31 07:59 pm
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Am at library, and just came across on "trashy Star Trek paperbacks" shelf:
1) tSTp entitled "Vulcan's Heart" in which Spock apparently marries Saavik
2) a tSTp duology entitled "Dark Passions" set in the mirror universe in which Annika Hansen, aka Seven of Nine, apparently seduces Kira
Main-character marriage? Lesbian liasons? Is the Trek book franchise actually trying to compete with fanfic??
1) tSTp entitled "Vulcan's Heart" in which Spock apparently marries Saavik
2) a tSTp duology entitled "Dark Passions" set in the mirror universe in which Annika Hansen, aka Seven of Nine, apparently seduces Kira
Main-character marriage? Lesbian liasons? Is the Trek book franchise actually trying to compete with fanfic??
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Yes.
Y'see, the Trek books have always been considered outside of canon. They're essentially carefully vetted and sanctioned (and, mercifully, proofread) fanfic. And I imagine the sales have been dropping like a stone since the fandom figured out that product of equal quality (on average) is available for free from the ficcers.
S'my theory, anyway.