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Scientifictionist, issue 2, after 1945

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FOR 'EM AND AGIN 'EM
-/Wherein the Reader speaks, the the Editor Shreiks!/-
//Praise Laney, pan Coslet//

The very ingenious use of parentheses made a very neat contents page. And the rockets in each of the lower corners are rather cute, also. I do, however, prefer a regular cover on a mag, be it a pro or a fan mag. However, that is a very minor matter, really.

Laney's article is something to think about. I am inclined to agree with him on practically all points. The fan who tries to read all the pros will either go crazy or of give up stf. And now that the war is over the market will be glutted with stf and fantasy mags. I am willing to be anyone that 99 44/100% of all new stf mags will follow in the footsteps of AMAZING or TWS. Indeed a black future for the pulpist.

AMONG THE CLASSICS is very interesting and makes me wish I had read the stories that are reviewed. What more can I say?

Hal Bertram's ideas on WAR AND PROGRESS are most thought-provoking and his analysis of the reasons for having war seem to be to be perfectly correct. When the warmakers realize that they will make no more profit from a war there will be permanent peace. It will probably take them or two wars to realize this. The questions then arises -- Will the human race survive these "push-button" wars? Your guess is as good as mine.

POINT OF VIEW was quite good, but neither Leinster nor Weinbaum were the first to use the parallel worlds theme. In 1922 a four-act play be Lord Dunsany entitled, simply IF was published. A magic crystal is the means whereby the main character goes ten years into his past. It is an excellent play and makes good reading.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF SCIENTIFICTION ok but not exceptional.

REDOUBLED also seemed ok but out of place in an otherwise serious mag.

So far as I am concerned SCIENTIFICTION IDEA CORNER was a complete flop this issue. It was really a terrific let-down after the great way it started in the first issue. Let us hope it does better next issue -- Lloyd Alpaugh Jr., RFD #4, Somerville, N.J.

//Praise Coslet, pan Laney!//

Just finished reading #2, and what a whale of an improvement over #1. THOSE TYPER DESIGNS ARE SWELL! Cover was ideal this time. That author-index of P-Z will be a valuable list to file away for future reference. Now I know where to find some of those stories stories I've heard so much about.

Both Laney and Stadter seem to knock "pulp". If the public didn't want them, how come they still buy 'em? Palmer is right, "give them what they want". Most people read for relaxation and enjoyment.

Why don't you use Bridges' layout throughout your fanzine? Doesn't it look nice in columns like that? Easy on the eyes and not too much more work, I hope. It reminds me of the prozines -- K. Martin Carlson, 1028 Third Ave., S. Moorhead, Minn. [Double column uses more space and takes more time dummying -- ed.]

//Pro-Bertram...//

Laney's DON'T BE A PULPIST is a very commendable piece of work. How true it is, I don't know. I'm one of those fen he mentions who lives in a small town where you can't get books for love or money. But I still think it's a good article.

As for Bridges' POINT OF VIEW: 'Scientifiction' dates from the old AMAZINGs, so I don't think they'll ever get rid of it. "Worlds of If" was ok, except I've read neither "Side Wise in Time", "Legion of Time", nor "Worlds of If". As for "Space Operas" -- I don't see why anybody should try to define a 'Space Opera'?

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FOR 'EM AND AGIN 'EM -/Wherein the Reader speaks, the the Editor Shreiks!/- //Praise Laney, pan Coslet// The very ingenious use of parentheses made a very neat contents page. And the rockets in each of the lower corners are rather cute, also. I do, however, prefer a regular cover on a mag, be it a pro or a fan mag. However, that is a very minor matter, really. Laney's article is something to think about. I am inclined to agree with him on practically all points. The fan who tries to read all the pros will either go crazy or of give up stf. And now that the war is over the market will be glutted with stf and fantasy mags. I am willing to be anyone that 99 44/100% of all new stf mags will follow in the footsteps of AMAZING or TWS. Indeed a black future for the pulpist. AMONG THE CLASSICS is very interesting and makes me wish I had read the stories that are reviewed. What more can I say? Hal Bertram's ideas on WAR AND PROGRESS are most thought-provoking and his analysis of the reasons for having war seem to be to be perfectly correct. When the warmakers realize that they will make no more profit from a war there will be permanent peace. It will probably take them or two wars to realize this. The questions then arises -- Will the human race survive these "push-button" wars? Your guess is as good as mine. POINT OF VIEW was quite good, but neither Leinster nor Weinbaum were the first to use the parallel worlds theme. In 1922 a four-act play be Lord Dunsany entitled, simply IF was published. A magic crystal is the means whereby the main character goes ten years into his past. It is an excellent play and makes good reading. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF SCIENTIFICTION ok but not exceptional. REDOUBLED also seemed ok but out of place in an otherwise serious mag. So far as I am concerned SCIENTIFICTION IDEA CORNER was a complete flop this issue. It was really a terrific let-down after the great way it started in the first issue. Let us hope it does better next issue -- Lloyd Alpaugh Jr., RFD #4, Somerville, N.J. //Praise Coslet, pan Laney!// Just finished reading #2, and what a whale of an improvement over #1. THOSE TYPER DESIGNS ARE SWELL! Cover was ideal this time. That author-index of P-Z will be a valuable list to file away for future reference. Now I know where to find some of those stories stories I've heard so much about. Both Laney and Stadter seem to knock "pulp". If the public didn't want them, how come they still buy 'em? Palmer is right, "give them what they want". Most people read for relaxation and enjoyment. Why don't you use Bridges' layout throughout your fanzine? Doesn't it look nice in columns like that? Easy on the eyes and not too much more work, I hope. It reminds me of the prozines -- K. Martin Carlson, 1028 Third Ave., S. Moorhead, Minn. [Double column uses more space and takes more time dummying -- ed.] //Pro-Bertram...// Laney's DON'T BE A PULPIST is a very commendable piece of work. How true it is, I don't know. I'm one of those fen he mentions who lives in a small town where you can't get books for love or money. But I still think it's a good article. As for Bridges' POINT OF VIEW: 'Scientifiction' dates from the old AMAZINGs, so I don't think they'll ever get rid of it. "Worlds of If" was ok, except I've read neither "Side Wise in Time", "Legion of Time", nor "Worlds of If". As for "Space Operas" -- I don't see why anybody should try to define a 'Space Opera'? page 16