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Science Fiction Weekly, v. 1, issue 3, April 1, 1940
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ACR ROBINS writes: "In the March 24 issue of SFW, in the article entitled 'Their Own Petard', by H. C. Koenig, appears the statement: 'There is only one thing more awfuller than another s-f magazine, and that's another fan magazine. I certainly wish some of these fans would cut out eating rarebits, pickles, and ice cream before going to bed.' "This is the most severe condemnation of all new fan magazines that I have ever seen. It condemns every fan magazine just because the fan happened to start publishing it at a much later date than other fans have started publishing their magazines. "It says, in effect, that SFW stinks because it is a new magazine. "Perhaps Mr Koenig's statement was really unintentional. If this is the case, then Mr Koenig will have no objection either to retract his remark completely, or to modify it in such a way as to attack only those magazines that are utterly nonsensical." OUR FANMAG REVIEWER SAYS: Buy, beg, borrow, or steal: The Rocket, Initial Issue, Walt Daugherty, 1039 West 39th Street, Los Angeles, California, (15c). For perfectly magnificent artwork, a special Egyptian issue, and items by Dick Wilson ("Ooftish") and Daugherty ("Hysteria in a Hearse"). Gargoyle, April, 1940, Dave McIlwain, 14, Cotswold St., Liverpool 7, England, (5c). For items by William F. temple ("The Flat Truth" -- a hilarious article telling about England's edition of Futurian House), Ron Holmes, ("Confessions of a Hack Writer"), and Arthur C. Clarke ("Review" -- priceless). Scienti - Snaps, 2d Anniversary Issue, Walter E, [sic] Marconette, 2709 East 2d Street, Dayton, Ohio, (10c). For items by Lee Gregor, C. L. Moore, Henry Kuttner, Don A. Stuart, Ross Rocklynne, Donald Wandrei, August W. Dorloth, Charles R. Tanner, Clark Ashton Smith, and Charles D. Hornig. You might also try: The Alchemist, March, 1940, Lewis Martin, 1258 Race Street, Denver, Colorado, (10c). The mimeographing is a bit difficult to read, however, the content makes it worth the trouble. ONE OF THE CAUSES of such success as Ralph Milne Farley has had is his persistance [sic]. Many years ago he composed a sonnet in divided rhyme, describing the end of the world as envisioned in H. G. Wells's "The Time Machine". But the editors of all the science fiction mags rejected it on the ground that they never published poetry. Then Farley made a bet that he would slip this over on some editor or die in the attempt. The subterfuge by which he succeeded will be seen if one will turn to page 12 of Amazing Stories for May, 1940. Incidentally, the same poem is reprinted in the current issue of The Futurian. ((It also appeared in Science Fiction Digest, issue of July, 1933.)) JULIUS UNGER, of Fantasy Fiction Field, writes: "Just a card to tell you of my new address, 519 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, New York." Collectors take notice. THE MAINE SCIENTIFICTION ASSOCIATION, writes a member, is definitely not going to pot; in fact, its chances for survival are infinitely better than before. It seems that the incident with a common cause, since every member could be legally involved, has served to weld them into a more tightly knit organization. Membership has increased 40% since March 1st. The new Executive-Secretary is Norman F. Stanley while Jerry Meader has taken over the editorship of the MSA Bulletin, which is due out soon. ((This, by the by, is the CITY DESK section. - - Editor.)) DONN BRAZIER WRITES: "Another vote come for my poll! Can you imagine that? The voter was Ted Carnell of England. He picked "Greater Than Gods" 1st & "City of the Corporate Mind" last."
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ACR ROBINS writes: "In the March 24 issue of SFW, in the article entitled 'Their Own Petard', by H. C. Koenig, appears the statement: 'There is only one thing more awfuller than another s-f magazine, and that's another fan magazine. I certainly wish some of these fans would cut out eating rarebits, pickles, and ice cream before going to bed.' "This is the most severe condemnation of all new fan magazines that I have ever seen. It condemns every fan magazine just because the fan happened to start publishing it at a much later date than other fans have started publishing their magazines. "It says, in effect, that SFW stinks because it is a new magazine. "Perhaps Mr Koenig's statement was really unintentional. If this is the case, then Mr Koenig will have no objection either to retract his remark completely, or to modify it in such a way as to attack only those magazines that are utterly nonsensical." OUR FANMAG REVIEWER SAYS: Buy, beg, borrow, or steal: The Rocket, Initial Issue, Walt Daugherty, 1039 West 39th Street, Los Angeles, California, (15c). For perfectly magnificent artwork, a special Egyptian issue, and items by Dick Wilson ("Ooftish") and Daugherty ("Hysteria in a Hearse"). Gargoyle, April, 1940, Dave McIlwain, 14, Cotswold St., Liverpool 7, England, (5c). For items by William F. temple ("The Flat Truth" -- a hilarious article telling about England's edition of Futurian House), Ron Holmes, ("Confessions of a Hack Writer"), and Arthur C. Clarke ("Review" -- priceless). Scienti - Snaps, 2d Anniversary Issue, Walter E, [sic] Marconette, 2709 East 2d Street, Dayton, Ohio, (10c). For items by Lee Gregor, C. L. Moore, Henry Kuttner, Don A. Stuart, Ross Rocklynne, Donald Wandrei, August W. Dorloth, Charles R. Tanner, Clark Ashton Smith, and Charles D. Hornig. You might also try: The Alchemist, March, 1940, Lewis Martin, 1258 Race Street, Denver, Colorado, (10c). The mimeographing is a bit difficult to read, however, the content makes it worth the trouble. ONE OF THE CAUSES of such success as Ralph Milne Farley has had is his persistance [sic]. Many years ago he composed a sonnet in divided rhyme, describing the end of the world as envisioned in H. G. Wells's "The Time Machine". But the editors of all the science fiction mags rejected it on the ground that they never published poetry. Then Farley made a bet that he would slip this over on some editor or die in the attempt. The subterfuge by which he succeeded will be seen if one will turn to page 12 of Amazing Stories for May, 1940. Incidentally, the same poem is reprinted in the current issue of The Futurian. ((It also appeared in Science Fiction Digest, issue of July, 1933.)) JULIUS UNGER, of Fantasy Fiction Field, writes: "Just a card to tell you of my new address, 519 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, New York." Collectors take notice. THE MAINE SCIENTIFICTION ASSOCIATION, writes a member, is definitely not going to pot; in fact, its chances for survival are infinitely better than before. It seems that the incident with a common cause, since every member could be legally involved, has served to weld them into a more tightly knit organization. Membership has increased 40% since March 1st. The new Executive-Secretary is Norman F. Stanley while Jerry Meader has taken over the editorship of the MSA Bulletin, which is due out soon. ((This, by the by, is the CITY DESK section. - - Editor.)) DONN BRAZIER WRITES: "Another vote come for my poll! Can you imagine that? The voter was Ted Carnell of England. He picked "Greater Than Gods" 1st & "City of the Corporate Mind" last."
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