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NEW FANDOM 21 [Some individual, surprisingly Ackermanish, submitted this account of intrigueing [sic] adventure, outside of the confines of the convention hall] by J̲U̲A̲N̲ ̲D̲E̲ ̲O̲S̲ ̲G̲R̲I̲N̲G̲O̲S̲ Fri 7 Jly 39 — As Ray Bradbury of LA & FJA left the . Sloane YMCA at about 10am, I saw them run into fandoms [sic] number one radical, who had a package & letter for the J. The big envelope had come via air with 90¢ postage, contained a forwarded FAPA mailing & other fan mags & correspondence for Ackerman; while the other envelope, an air-mail special delivery from San Francisco, appeared to be of a private nature. I watched. the two Angelenos & notorious New Yorker (whom we shall affectionately refer to as RAD hereafter) proceed to the offices of Weird Tales, at Rockefeller Plaza where, after a brief wait, the editor arrived. Mr. Ackerman, who apparently previously had met Mr. Wright, introduced the blond Bradbury & Dark Rad to the respected editor & his gracious helpmate (wife) Marjorie. Erle Korshak, science-fiction salesman of Chicago, arrived around this time. Ray Bradbury showed Mr. Wright original artwork, by Hans Bok, unrecognized genius fantasy illustrator of Seattle, Washington, whose superb samples so enthused editor Wright that he agreed to give Bok a break in illustrating a forthcoming piece of fiction. Stories & illustrations in recent Weirds were discussed. & a picture a piece offered each [sic]. I acquired a copy of . the Wright-Finlay edition of "Midsummer Night's Dream". Editor Wright, who was seen to be wearing a Green Star a la Ackerman (or "Erdstelulov"), was heard to converse in the "Tongue of Tomoro" with stf's foremost advocate of Esperanto. The irrepressible Bradbury asked to see the amusingly enasculated [sic] Canadian editions of WT. Bow-tied Erle Korshak got the signature of Mr. Wright in his copy of the Convention special, STfan. Sam Moskowitz (nuff said) appeared on the scene & borrowed a copy of the now-famous TIME from FJA to show Wright. Shortly, Korshak, Rad, Bradbury, & Ackerman left looking for the offices of Marvel-Dynamic. While the others ate (complete menu will be served Bob Tucker upon request) Rad hunted up the desired address (Marvel's) in a phone book, and the four shortly set out afoot. An interruption occurred along the way when the dark-complected Korshak entered a building on Broadway & shortly emerged with a big box of mail for himself, a couple days accumulation consisting of numerous inquiries re his Fantasy News ad, orders therefrom & stfal [sic] letters. After a long walk, filled with talk, song & tomfoolery, all arrived at the great greet [sic] edifice, the first to look worthy of housing a science fiction publication. Editor Erisman was in & saw the small delegation. He did not seem to know much about Dynamic or Marvel, except that he assured there was no likelihood of either's either [sic], or, croaking - combining (tch. tch. You should be more truthful, Mr. Erisman...Ed.). The comments from fans, he said were very deceptive if taken to be the voice of the readers as a whole. The more moronic mail was received when Marvel was operating under the original policy, at the same time the mag sold better as a sexer. However, reversion.to the spicy requirements is not anticipated. Erisman autographed "Stephens" for the stfans, including my copy. When 4SJ inquired what became of illustrations after use, Erisman referred him to a Mr. Goodman. Goodman gave encouragement, stating if the quartet would come back about
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NEW FANDOM 21 [Some individual, surprisingly Ackermanish, submitted this account of intrigueing [sic] adventure, outside of the confines of the convention hall] by J̲U̲A̲N̲ ̲D̲E̲ ̲O̲S̲ ̲G̲R̲I̲N̲G̲O̲S̲ Fri 7 Jly 39 — As Ray Bradbury of LA & FJA left the . Sloane YMCA at about 10am, I saw them run into fandoms [sic] number one radical, who had a package & letter for the J. The big envelope had come via air with 90¢ postage, contained a forwarded FAPA mailing & other fan mags & correspondence for Ackerman; while the other envelope, an air-mail special delivery from San Francisco, appeared to be of a private nature. I watched. the two Angelenos & notorious New Yorker (whom we shall affectionately refer to as RAD hereafter) proceed to the offices of Weird Tales, at Rockefeller Plaza where, after a brief wait, the editor arrived. Mr. Ackerman, who apparently previously had met Mr. Wright, introduced the blond Bradbury & Dark Rad to the respected editor & his gracious helpmate (wife) Marjorie. Erle Korshak, science-fiction salesman of Chicago, arrived around this time. Ray Bradbury showed Mr. Wright original artwork, by Hans Bok, unrecognized genius fantasy illustrator of Seattle, Washington, whose superb samples so enthused editor Wright that he agreed to give Bok a break in illustrating a forthcoming piece of fiction. Stories & illustrations in recent Weirds were discussed. & a picture a piece offered each [sic]. I acquired a copy of . the Wright-Finlay edition of "Midsummer Night's Dream". Editor Wright, who was seen to be wearing a Green Star a la Ackerman (or "Erdstelulov"), was heard to converse in the "Tongue of Tomoro" with stf's foremost advocate of Esperanto. The irrepressible Bradbury asked to see the amusingly enasculated [sic] Canadian editions of WT. Bow-tied Erle Korshak got the signature of Mr. Wright in his copy of the Convention special, STfan. Sam Moskowitz (nuff said) appeared on the scene & borrowed a copy of the now-famous TIME from FJA to show Wright. Shortly, Korshak, Rad, Bradbury, & Ackerman left looking for the offices of Marvel-Dynamic. While the others ate (complete menu will be served Bob Tucker upon request) Rad hunted up the desired address (Marvel's) in a phone book, and the four shortly set out afoot. An interruption occurred along the way when the dark-complected Korshak entered a building on Broadway & shortly emerged with a big box of mail for himself, a couple days accumulation consisting of numerous inquiries re his Fantasy News ad, orders therefrom & stfal [sic] letters. After a long walk, filled with talk, song & tomfoolery, all arrived at the great greet [sic] edifice, the first to look worthy of housing a science fiction publication. Editor Erisman was in & saw the small delegation. He did not seem to know much about Dynamic or Marvel, except that he assured there was no likelihood of either's either [sic], or, croaking - combining (tch. tch. You should be more truthful, Mr. Erisman...Ed.). The comments from fans, he said were very deceptive if taken to be the voice of the readers as a whole. The more moronic mail was received when Marvel was operating under the original policy, at the same time the mag sold better as a sexer. However, reversion.to the spicy requirements is not anticipated. Erisman autographed "Stephens" for the stfans, including my copy. When 4SJ inquired what became of illustrations after use, Erisman referred him to a Mr. Goodman. Goodman gave encouragement, stating if the quartet would come back about
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