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Amateur Correspondent, v. 2, issue 2, September-October 1937
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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1937 17 'N' Run' is also well done. However, I cannot see what the drawing has to do with the contents of the column. Lovecraft's article on writing the weird tale was without a doubt the best thing in the issue. By all means continue this series of articles! Although I have no interest in stamp or coin collecting, I'll be able to endure such columns as long as you don't subordinate fantasy fiction for them." * * * Constructive and concise criticism is contained in this communication from Richard Frank, of Millheim, Pennsylvania: "Enclosed please find 25c for which send me the Correspondent for one year and one copy of the volume of poetry by H. P. Lovecraft as per your advertisement.... As a science-fiction fan and ex-Fantasy Magazine reader I notice the lack of gossip columns and news articles. Also, there is a lack of fantasy element.... Your make-up is fine---the best I've ever seen in a "fan" magazine. The article by Prince and Lovecraft were outstanding. And the Finlay cover was his best drawing to date." * * * Here are some exerpts from a lengthy and critical letter of Thos. S. Gardner, of Kingsport, Tennessee: "I have received the May-June issue of the Amateur Correspondent and have examined it carefully.... The magazine is well put up and on excellent paper. However, the price is too low. Better raise it to fifty cents a year and be more sure of its continuance. In spite of its well-thought-out make-up---it is not really a magazine yet nor does it touch the old Fantasy. What you need is the same kind of line up in the departments that were the most interesting features of Fantasy. I regret the passing of the name Fantasy and miss the old names who headed the columns. The two articles concerning Lovecraft were good, also the little story of Ennis. Ennis shows excellent imagination here. The verse of Conover is a fitting tribute to those writers who have died in the last few years. The departments are weak, and Hobbyana a waste of space due to the fact that magazines are devoted to hobbies of various sorts, and what is wanted is a fan magazine.... This is a start---build the magazine into something. Get departments, writers, contributors. In spite of not paying anything for copy---as is usual for fan magazines---you can get many contributions from writers gratis---only if they have confidence in you.... Go on and make a real magazine. We will support you if you can show us that our support is deserved." * * * Writes C. L. Moore from Indianapolis, Indiana, briefly, but encouragingly: "Your current issue is your best to date, I think, though each one has shown steady improvement over the last. Finlay'a drawing is supremely fine." * * * R. D. Swisher, of Winchester, Mass., writes a letter which serves to bring home very strongly, in comparison with Miss Moore's note, the fact that it is quite impossible to please everyone, especially with that puzzling quantity, a magazine. He says: "Enclosed is 25c for another year's subscription in order to obtain the H. P. Lovecraft poetry mentioned in your fourth issue.... I agree perfectly with Mr. Benson's views on your change of policy. The magazine is most uninteresting in its third and fourth issues, although the first two were excellent. Don't you think you could squeeze in a little science-fiction between
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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1937 17 'N' Run' is also well done. However, I cannot see what the drawing has to do with the contents of the column. Lovecraft's article on writing the weird tale was without a doubt the best thing in the issue. By all means continue this series of articles! Although I have no interest in stamp or coin collecting, I'll be able to endure such columns as long as you don't subordinate fantasy fiction for them." * * * Constructive and concise criticism is contained in this communication from Richard Frank, of Millheim, Pennsylvania: "Enclosed please find 25c for which send me the Correspondent for one year and one copy of the volume of poetry by H. P. Lovecraft as per your advertisement.... As a science-fiction fan and ex-Fantasy Magazine reader I notice the lack of gossip columns and news articles. Also, there is a lack of fantasy element.... Your make-up is fine---the best I've ever seen in a "fan" magazine. The article by Prince and Lovecraft were outstanding. And the Finlay cover was his best drawing to date." * * * Here are some exerpts from a lengthy and critical letter of Thos. S. Gardner, of Kingsport, Tennessee: "I have received the May-June issue of the Amateur Correspondent and have examined it carefully.... The magazine is well put up and on excellent paper. However, the price is too low. Better raise it to fifty cents a year and be more sure of its continuance. In spite of its well-thought-out make-up---it is not really a magazine yet nor does it touch the old Fantasy. What you need is the same kind of line up in the departments that were the most interesting features of Fantasy. I regret the passing of the name Fantasy and miss the old names who headed the columns. The two articles concerning Lovecraft were good, also the little story of Ennis. Ennis shows excellent imagination here. The verse of Conover is a fitting tribute to those writers who have died in the last few years. The departments are weak, and Hobbyana a waste of space due to the fact that magazines are devoted to hobbies of various sorts, and what is wanted is a fan magazine.... This is a start---build the magazine into something. Get departments, writers, contributors. In spite of not paying anything for copy---as is usual for fan magazines---you can get many contributions from writers gratis---only if they have confidence in you.... Go on and make a real magazine. We will support you if you can show us that our support is deserved." * * * Writes C. L. Moore from Indianapolis, Indiana, briefly, but encouragingly: "Your current issue is your best to date, I think, though each one has shown steady improvement over the last. Finlay'a drawing is supremely fine." * * * R. D. Swisher, of Winchester, Mass., writes a letter which serves to bring home very strongly, in comparison with Miss Moore's note, the fact that it is quite impossible to please everyone, especially with that puzzling quantity, a magazine. He says: "Enclosed is 25c for another year's subscription in order to obtain the H. P. Lovecraft poetry mentioned in your fourth issue.... I agree perfectly with Mr. Benson's views on your change of policy. The magazine is most uninteresting in its third and fourth issues, although the first two were excellent. Don't you think you could squeeze in a little science-fiction between
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