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Science Fiction Weekly, v. 1, issue 1, February 18, 1940

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     SMASHING PUBLICATIONS SMASH
   Due to the condition of his health, and an over-sized load of work, Joe Fortier gave SFW the first-hand news that he was suspending publication of his magazine The Scientifan for the time being. He stated: "It is with utmost regret that I leave off with publication, and fandom in general. I hope that this is only temporary, but, until such time that my health and regular work allow, I must forget all about science-fiction and any other outside work. I hope that, at a later date, I may take up work on this magazine which was just beginning to make its place in the fan world, but I have doubts that I ever will be able to continue in active stf work."
   Mr. Fortier's magazine has now appeared at some points, and is incomplete. His second and last issue is neat in part, but the last few mimeod pages are very bad. He states that unfilled subscriptions running over 50¢ will be returned as he considers them his property to do with as pleased. Why?
   Maybe his retirement isn't as permanent as it appears on the surface!

       LEGEND BUSTING DEPARTMENT
   Writes Russ Hodgkins: "In his news column in the 1st Mid-West Fan News ((a goodly rag; why not try it, readers? Editor.)) 4e remarked that I was one of the few fans who still had time to read all the pro stf appearing. This, I rise to remark is no longer true. As a matter of fact, staring me in the face right now are ten or more pro stf magazines at which I have merely glanced. Having just recently gone to work for North American Aircraft Corp. has a good deal to do with this sad state of affairs."

             POLL DEPT 
   Donn Frazier, of 3031 North 36th St., Milwaukee, Misc., is running a private poll on the "best" and "worst" story in Astounding for 1939. So far, he writes, only two replies have come in. Why not drop him a card, fans? We did, upon hearing of this project, selecting C.L. Moore for best with "Greater than Gods" and Warner Van Lorne's "Blue Men of Yrano" as an easy worst.

DISNEY's Pinnochio
   The Center Theater is showing Disney's most recent full-length picture, "Pinnochio" and enjoys the plaudits and enthusiasm of the reviewer. Pinnochio is an utterly charming and incredibly lovely adaption of an old story which both young and old enjoy alike. Disney's characters are beautifully and sensitively drawn and executed with much improved skill in his specialized medium. The character of Pinnochio is the very essence of the delightful naivite of a small boy with the requisite vitality for getting into trouble; this Pinnochio does, accompanied by his conscience, Jimminy Cricket. Old Geppetto, Figaro the kitten, and Clee the goldfish are irresistible; and Gideon, stooge of the villain, J. Worthington Foulfellow is a masterpiece who nearly steals the show. The detail and exquisite care with which the scenery and effects were executed are worth the price of admission. If you are a Disney fan, and especially if you were impressed by "Snow White", you owe yourself "Pinnochio".

      NO PALL ON PAUL
   Miss Mary Gnaedinger, charming and capable editor of Munsey's Famous Fantastic Mysteries, tells us that readers are demanding, vociferously, the continued use of the one and only, Frank R. Paul, in her magazine, along with the equally beloved Virgil Finlay. The coming issue of Famous Fantastic features the long-awaited Paul cover design.
   Miss Gnaedinger is quite fond, as well, of Neill (of "Snake Mother" and "Oz" fame) who drew the illustration for "Bomb from Beranga" in the March issue. If readers approve, she'd like to use him for such tales where the atmosphere is particularly suited to his style. Write in today, readers, and let her know what you think about it.

      BOOST THE CHICON dept
   Although the DAW joined up with ye IFF fully four months after your editor he is member #13 while we are #14. Sounds like a case of reservation, say we. 

            Every fan should make a sortie
            Out to Chi in 1940.       -- EA

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SMASHING PUBLICATIONS SMASH Due to the condition of his health, and an over-sized load of work, Joe Fortier gave SFW the first-hand news that he was suspending publication of his magazine The Scientifan for the time being. He stated: "It is with utmost regret that I leave off with publication, and fandom in general. I hope that this is only temporary, but, until such time that my health and regular work allow, I must forget all about science-fiction and any other outside work. I hope that, at a later date, I may take up work on this magazine which was just beginning to make its place in the fan world, but I have doubts that I ever will be able to continue in active stf work." Mr. Fortier's magazine has now appeared at some points, and is incomplete. His second and last issue is neat in part, but the last few mimeod pages are very bad. He states that unfilled subscriptions running over 50¢ will be returned as he considers them his property to do with as pleased. Why? Maybe his retirement isn't as permanent as it appears on the surface! LEGEND BUSTING DEPARTMENT Writes Russ Hodgkins: "In his news column in the 1st Mid-West Fan News ((a goodly rag; why not try it, readers? Editor.)) 4e remarked that I was one of the few fans who still had time to read all the pro stf appearing. This, I rise to remark is no longer true. As a matter of fact, staring me in the face right now are ten or more pro stf magazines at which I have merely glanced. Having just recently gone to work for North American Aircraft Corp. has a good deal to do with this sad state of affairs." POLL DEPT Donn Frazier, of 3031 North 36th St., Milwaukee, Misc., is running a private poll on the "best" and "worst" story in Astounding for 1939. So far, he writes, only two replies have come in. Why not drop him a card, fans? We did, upon hearing of this project, selecting C.L. Moore for best with "Greater than Gods" and Warner Van Lorne's "Blue Men of Yrano" as an easy worst. DISNEY's Pinnochio The Center Theater is showing Disney's most recent full-length picture, "Pinnochio" and enjoys the plaudits and enthusiasm of the reviewer. Pinnochio is an utterly charming and incredibly lovely adaption of an old story which both young and old enjoy alike. Disney's characters are beautifully and sensitively drawn and executed with much improved skill in his specialized medium. The character of Pinnochio is the very essence of the delightful naivite of a small boy with the requisite vitality for getting into trouble; this Pinnochio does, accompanied by his conscience, Jimminy Cricket. Old Geppetto, Figaro the kitten, and Clee the goldfish are irresistible; and Gideon, stooge of the villain, J. Worthington Foulfellow is a masterpiece who nearly steals the show. The detail and exquisite care with which the scenery and effects were executed are worth the price of admission. If you are a Disney fan, and especially if you were impressed by "Snow White", you owe yourself "Pinnochio". NO PALL ON PAUL Miss Mary Gnaedinger, charming and capable editor of Munsey's Famous Fantastic Mysteries, tells us that readers are demanding, vociferously, the continued use of the one and only, Frank R. Paul, in her magazine, along with the equally beloved Virgil Finlay. The coming issue of Famous Fantastic features the long-awaited Paul cover design. Miss Gnaedinger is quite fond, as well, of Neill (of "Snake Mother" and "Oz" fame) who drew the illustration for "Bomb from Beranga" in the March issue. If readers approve, she'd like to use him for such tales where the atmosphere is particularly suited to his style. Write in today, readers, and let her know what you think about it. BOOST THE CHICON dept Although the DAW joined up with ye IFF fully four months after your editor he is member #13 while we are #14. Sounds like a case of reservation, say we. Every fan should make a sortie Out to Chi in 1940. -- EA