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New Fandom, v. 1, issue 6, 1939
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NEW FANDOM 15 accurately. We must plot its course and guide it, just as you would guide any new thing, We must make certain that it does not stray from the straight and narrow and sheer off into a helpless mixture of blood and thunder, sex, and sheer hopeless bulk. It is at this crucial point where we must make our wants known and make them known emphatically. Those letters to the editors are more important right now, than they have ever been at any point in the past. You must be certain that you are among those to help shape the course and destiny of science-fiction. We stand at the cross-roads now, What we say and do at this convention may decide the entire future of our favorite literature. The editors, and readers, and authors are all here together, they hear every word that is spoken and take note of every action that goes on. We must make our wants known to them here and now. Here is your opportunity to talk to an editor face to face. To tell him up and down what you think of him and his magazine. Take advantage of it. If you think any particualr [sic] authors works are not what they should be, just walk right up to him and tell him so, tell him what you believe are the weak spots in his make-up, he won't resent it, I assure you. And similarly, if you think any editor or author has done a particularly good job under the existing circumstances, by all means, tell him so. After all, he's human. A little pat on the back helps a great deal at times. Now, I believe a few acknowledgements are in order. First of all, I wish to thank the members of New Fandom, science fiction's greatest organization, for the whole-hearted cooperation they have shown, and the manner in which they rose to every emergency. You are Gentlemen, true-blue fans, of tho prrest [sic] ray serene. Secondly, I wish to thank all the professional publications for the support they have shown. Thrilling Wonder Stories, Astounding Science-Fiction, Amazing Stories, Weird Tales, Marvel Science Stories and Science Fiction have all extended admirable support, both monetary and through the medium of publicity. And finally, as a sort of surprise, the publishers of Argosy called us up on [sic] day and asked us if they could purchase an ad in the convention program for their new publication, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, to be composed entirely of such reprints as "The Moon Pool", "The Blind Spot", "The Metal Emperor", "Palos of the Dog Star Pack", and all the other famous yarns that originally appeared in Argosy. Thirdly we wish to thank such clubs as the Queens and Los Angeles chapters of the SFL, for the unwavering support they have lent us on almost every angle of the convention. You're real fans boys. And, most important of all, I wish to thank those of you here today, without whom this convention would be impossible. We hope to pay you for the trouble and expense of travel, with one of the finest, if not t̲h̲e̲ finest, programs ever presented. We feel certain, when you go away from here tonight, you will carry away memories which you will recall for many years to come. That is why we extend our invitation to you to enjoy the day to it's fullest. Live it completely. It may be one of the most eventful you will ever know. NEW FANDOM -o- NEW FANDOM -o- V̲A̲N̲ ̲H̲O̲U̲T̲E̲N̲ ̲S̲A̲Y̲S̲: 4SJ'S and Morojo's futuristic costumes were really a fine touch. FJA is noted for his "modern" ideas, and this was one of the most appropriate. He is quite a. handsome fellow, and I can understand that he would be eligible for extra work in the movies.
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NEW FANDOM 15 accurately. We must plot its course and guide it, just as you would guide any new thing, We must make certain that it does not stray from the straight and narrow and sheer off into a helpless mixture of blood and thunder, sex, and sheer hopeless bulk. It is at this crucial point where we must make our wants known and make them known emphatically. Those letters to the editors are more important right now, than they have ever been at any point in the past. You must be certain that you are among those to help shape the course and destiny of science-fiction. We stand at the cross-roads now, What we say and do at this convention may decide the entire future of our favorite literature. The editors, and readers, and authors are all here together, they hear every word that is spoken and take note of every action that goes on. We must make our wants known to them here and now. Here is your opportunity to talk to an editor face to face. To tell him up and down what you think of him and his magazine. Take advantage of it. If you think any particualr [sic] authors works are not what they should be, just walk right up to him and tell him so, tell him what you believe are the weak spots in his make-up, he won't resent it, I assure you. And similarly, if you think any editor or author has done a particularly good job under the existing circumstances, by all means, tell him so. After all, he's human. A little pat on the back helps a great deal at times. Now, I believe a few acknowledgements are in order. First of all, I wish to thank the members of New Fandom, science fiction's greatest organization, for the whole-hearted cooperation they have shown, and the manner in which they rose to every emergency. You are Gentlemen, true-blue fans, of tho prrest [sic] ray serene. Secondly, I wish to thank all the professional publications for the support they have shown. Thrilling Wonder Stories, Astounding Science-Fiction, Amazing Stories, Weird Tales, Marvel Science Stories and Science Fiction have all extended admirable support, both monetary and through the medium of publicity. And finally, as a sort of surprise, the publishers of Argosy called us up on [sic] day and asked us if they could purchase an ad in the convention program for their new publication, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, to be composed entirely of such reprints as "The Moon Pool", "The Blind Spot", "The Metal Emperor", "Palos of the Dog Star Pack", and all the other famous yarns that originally appeared in Argosy. Thirdly we wish to thank such clubs as the Queens and Los Angeles chapters of the SFL, for the unwavering support they have lent us on almost every angle of the convention. You're real fans boys. And, most important of all, I wish to thank those of you here today, without whom this convention would be impossible. We hope to pay you for the trouble and expense of travel, with one of the finest, if not t̲h̲e̲ finest, programs ever presented. We feel certain, when you go away from here tonight, you will carry away memories which you will recall for many years to come. That is why we extend our invitation to you to enjoy the day to it's fullest. Live it completely. It may be one of the most eventful you will ever know. NEW FANDOM -o- NEW FANDOM -o- V̲A̲N̲ ̲H̲O̲U̲T̲E̲N̲ ̲S̲A̲Y̲S̲: 4SJ'S and Morojo's futuristic costumes were really a fine touch. FJA is noted for his "modern" ideas, and this was one of the most appropriate. He is quite a. handsome fellow, and I can understand that he would be eligible for extra work in the movies.
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