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Spaceways, v. 4, issue 2, January 1942

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SPACEWAYS     21

THE READERS ALWAYS WRITE

issue and it's almost beyond precedent to give two tens to one person, but--10. "If I werewolf" starts out on the right foot with Chauvenet doing a swell job. Not exceptionally funny, though, so I'm waiting 'til Speer gets 'hold of it. Betcha Juffus doesn't bring any of the infamous Rothman-Speer arguments. Better give this an 8. "Are You Sure"--don't like several lines worth a plugged penny. F'r example--"Why them, why you, why me?" This could have been expressed in a better fashion than it is. It's about as good as somebody-or-the-other's "A rose, a rose, a rose, a rose, a rose." However, on the whole, it isn't too bad.--6. "A Collector Speaks"--drags in spots, which might have been expected, but in the lighter spots, it's pretty doggone good. Ise larned sumpin--7.5. Croutch is informative, but since Joe and I couldn't possibly have anything to do with recording now--7. Beacon Lite--I've heard so doggone much about "the good ol' days" when a cyclotron was a cyclotron and not a Krupa mass of machinery for the villain's tortures that I'm getting tired of it. The good ol' days--compare the writing of today with that of the good ol' days. Which is 'stuff'? I might just mention that the NFFF Planning committee is ironing out the Pollquestion. It will have complete plans in the first Draft. Golly, since Bonfire's come out, "Telluscope" is a valid appeal, so just disregard that part of it when it comes out. Incidentally, the Advisory Board and Chauvenet have taken care of Mr. Studley; I'm quite sure that Bonfire will be out on time from now on. Fantasy Times stinks in the foto-offset format. Amen.--8.5. The Readers Always Write--I looked desperately for an error in the Speer conclave, but failed to find one. Gawd, to even think that I could hope to trip Juffus the Grammarian! Juffus is, of course, the best in the reader's section this time and he deserves a 10 by himself. However, as a whole, the readers mert it --haw!--that's merit an 8.
Edward C. Connor, 929 Butler St., Peoria, Ill. pens: Beacon lite--2. Criticism of Astounding has been sparse, so we criticize Astounding. Very, very, tidy. But indiscreet to say the least. 1941 has been Astounding's top year.
Thomas Brackett, Box 214, Winnsboro, Lousiana says: I'll start out with "The Log of the FooFoo Special". This rates a nice big 10, but, Harry, you definitely have this article misplaced; it should be under humor and what humor. I nearly died laughing while reading it. My folks thought I had gone crazy and only reassurance on my part quieted them, even though doubtfully. Orchids to Widner for such a masterpiece. Next "A Collector Speaks" by Larry Farsaci. As I didn't get in on the first part of this it can only rate a fair 6.5. "So You Want To Record?" for some unexplained reason didn't hit with me, so only a 3. Next is the front cover by Jenkins, Jr., and can get only a 2, very poor...... Last but not least comes the back cover. Taurasi certainly showed up on this one, a big fat 9 3-4. On the whole the issue rates 6.975, practically a 7. Not so bad. " .....Can this mess about "Scientific Fiction", just plain old Science fiction please.
D. B. Thompson, 1903 Polk St., Alexandria, Louisiana, states: The identity of "The Cynic" seems to have stirred up a lot of controversy. It should, because "The Cynic" is undoubtedly the best-informed and most interesting of the fan-writers on the pros at present. I was, to put it mildly, pretty well flabbergasted, therefore, when Art Widner stated, at the Denvention, as soon as he saw me, "You are 'The Cynic', no?" Now, Harry Jenkins still insists that D. B. Thompson is "The cynic". There are several very obvious points which prove quite conclusively that I am not that able commentator. "The Cynic" has praised the Wollheimags rather excessively, while I, as Art, at least, should know, don't care too much for them; a natural result of my lack of interest in the intellectual weird tale, which Wollheim has rather consistently featured. Those stories are O. K. for those who like them; but everyone knows I don't. That shows that I couldn't very well be your finest columnist. Also, I rather like TWS[[?]] and Startling about half the time; "The Cynic" has no use for them at all. "The Cynic" has been taking pot-shots at some of my favorite stories in ASF, too.

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SPACEWAYS 21 THE READERS ALWAYS WRITE issue and it's almost beyond precedent to give two tens to one person, but--10. "If I werewolf" starts out on the right foot with Chauvenet doing a swell job. Not exceptionally funny, though, so I'm waiting 'til Speer gets 'hold of it. Betcha Juffus doesn't bring any of the infamous Rothman-Speer arguments. Better give this an 8. "Are You Sure"--don't like several lines worth a plugged penny. F'r example--"Why them, why you, why me?" This could have been expressed in a better fashion than it is. It's about as good as somebody-or-the-other's "A rose, a rose, a rose, a rose, a rose." However, on the whole, it isn't too bad.--6. "A Collector Speaks"--drags in spots, which might have been expected, but in the lighter spots, it's pretty doggone good. Ise larned sumpin--7.5. Croutch is informative, but since Joe and I couldn't possibly have anything to do with recording now--7. Beacon Lite--I've heard so doggone much about "the good ol' days" when a cyclotron was a cyclotron and not a Krupa mass of machinery for the villain's tortures that I'm getting tired of it. The good ol' days--compare the writing of today with that of the good ol' days. Which is 'stuff'? I might just mention that the NFFF Planning committee is ironing out the Pollquestion. It will have complete plans in the first Draft. Golly, since Bonfire's come out, "Telluscope" is a valid appeal, so just disregard that part of it when it comes out. Incidentally, the Advisory Board and Chauvenet have taken care of Mr. Studley; I'm quite sure that Bonfire will be out on time from now on. Fantasy Times stinks in the foto-offset format. Amen.--8.5. The Readers Always Write--I looked desperately for an error in the Speer conclave, but failed to find one. Gawd, to even think that I could hope to trip Juffus the Grammarian! Juffus is, of course, the best in the reader's section this time and he deserves a 10 by himself. However, as a whole, the readers mert it --haw!--that's merit an 8. Edward C. Connor, 929 Butler St., Peoria, Ill. pens: Beacon lite--2. Criticism of Astounding has been sparse, so we criticize Astounding. Very, very, tidy. But indiscreet to say the least. 1941 has been Astounding's top year. Thomas Brackett, Box 214, Winnsboro, Lousiana says: I'll start out with "The Log of the FooFoo Special". This rates a nice big 10, but, Harry, you definitely have this article misplaced; it should be under humor and what humor. I nearly died laughing while reading it. My folks thought I had gone crazy and only reassurance on my part quieted them, even though doubtfully. Orchids to Widner for such a masterpiece. Next "A Collector Speaks" by Larry Farsaci. As I didn't get in on the first part of this it can only rate a fair 6.5. "So You Want To Record?" for some unexplained reason didn't hit with me, so only a 3. Next is the front cover by Jenkins, Jr., and can get only a 2, very poor...... Last but not least comes the back cover. Taurasi certainly showed up on this one, a big fat 9 3-4. On the whole the issue rates 6.975, practically a 7. Not so bad. " .....Can this mess about "Scientific Fiction", just plain old Science fiction please. D. B. Thompson, 1903 Polk St., Alexandria, Louisiana, states: The identity of "The Cynic" seems to have stirred up a lot of controversy. It should, because "The Cynic" is undoubtedly the best-informed and most interesting of the fan-writers on the pros at present. I was, to put it mildly, pretty well flabbergasted, therefore, when Art Widner stated, at the Denvention, as soon as he saw me, "You are 'The Cynic', no?" Now, Harry Jenkins still insists that D. B. Thompson is "The cynic". There are several very obvious points which prove quite conclusively that I am not that able commentator. "The Cynic" has praised the Wollheimags rather excessively, while I, as Art, at least, should know, don't care too much for them; a natural result of my lack of interest in the intellectual weird tale, which Wollheim has rather consistently featured. Those stories are O. K. for those who like them; but everyone knows I don't. That shows that I couldn't very well be your finest columnist. Also, I rather like TWS[[?]] and Startling about half the time; "The Cynic" has no use for them at all. "The Cynic" has been taking pot-shots at some of my favorite stories in ASF, too.