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Wavelength, v. 1, issue 4, January-March 1942
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11 blacker printing. Just what is wrong, I'm not sure; I've cut only three stencils in my life, but they both printed better than yours. Probably just luck. In my copy of "W", only pages 7 and 9 are really well mimeoed. But the improvement of No. 3 over No. 2 points to better things to come. Cordially, D.B. Thompson (Personally, I think "Doc's" current choice in fiction very good. I think reprints of the classics worthwhile. Yes, I agree with you. Goldstone should have been included among the poets mentioned as "worthwhile" by L.R. Chauvenet. Goldstone is a favorite of mine, too. How does the new "make-up" of this department strike you? Be sure to comment again - EDITOR.) Dear Henry, Because I'm interested in all types of poetry, I am taken with that poetry appearing in "W". It is the highest type of poetry (in my estimation). I enjoyed that article on the poets, too. "Birth of a Fan" is a feature of merit. "Fantifilm Focus" struck me as being just right. "Baptism of Fire" is not at all a bad article. In fact, I liked it. However, at first I wasn't so sure. . . The department that held my interest the most was "Science Fiction Briefs". Letters of any kind to a publication is a good idea. I say this because the letters I read were the result of constructive thinking. The voice of the public, "We, the People" and all of that. The writers of those letters will succeed in bringing about the betterment of the almost perfect magazine. Personally, I can't find fault with the magazine. I agree with one of the letter-writers when he said that the issue was stencilled and equally well, mimeod perfectly. It was. Lastly, I will give my opinion of "The Columbia Camp Tries to Be Wise". From the very start, I could see I was going to like it. I read it through with deep interest. It is really amazing to see so much talent displayed among young Americans under twenty-five . To be able to penetrate into planet life is quite an accomplishment; it proves those so well versed on the subject have all available books on "Science Fiction." Being thoroughly lacking in the knowledge of the planets beyond the fact that they do exist, I cannot express myself as freely as I would like. However, I will say that science fiction is the thing America needs today, even more than that fabulous "Five-Cent Cigar." If it weren't for science fiction magazines, amateur publications such as "W" would never had been made available to the public. And then, a magazine as interesting and educational as "W" would never have appeared. But them again, perhaps "W" would exist even if science fiction magazines did not flourish. Such talent as I've seen through the medium of "W", doubtless, could have burst into full bloom without any outside influence or aid . The New Year should see a revitalized fanzine l hope that, someday, "W" reaches the acme of perfection. Here's to "W"! May it triumph over any criticism and emerge an even greater magazine, if such is possible, than it was . A New Fan, Mary Patricia Donlon (Is our face red after reading a letter? Ordinarily, no. But now ! Seriously, we thank you, Miss Donlon, for your kind words. It is a rare thing for a hard-bitten
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11 blacker printing. Just what is wrong, I'm not sure; I've cut only three stencils in my life, but they both printed better than yours. Probably just luck. In my copy of "W", only pages 7 and 9 are really well mimeoed. But the improvement of No. 3 over No. 2 points to better things to come. Cordially, D.B. Thompson (Personally, I think "Doc's" current choice in fiction very good. I think reprints of the classics worthwhile. Yes, I agree with you. Goldstone should have been included among the poets mentioned as "worthwhile" by L.R. Chauvenet. Goldstone is a favorite of mine, too. How does the new "make-up" of this department strike you? Be sure to comment again - EDITOR.) Dear Henry, Because I'm interested in all types of poetry, I am taken with that poetry appearing in "W". It is the highest type of poetry (in my estimation). I enjoyed that article on the poets, too. "Birth of a Fan" is a feature of merit. "Fantifilm Focus" struck me as being just right. "Baptism of Fire" is not at all a bad article. In fact, I liked it. However, at first I wasn't so sure. . . The department that held my interest the most was "Science Fiction Briefs". Letters of any kind to a publication is a good idea. I say this because the letters I read were the result of constructive thinking. The voice of the public, "We, the People" and all of that. The writers of those letters will succeed in bringing about the betterment of the almost perfect magazine. Personally, I can't find fault with the magazine. I agree with one of the letter-writers when he said that the issue was stencilled and equally well, mimeod perfectly. It was. Lastly, I will give my opinion of "The Columbia Camp Tries to Be Wise". From the very start, I could see I was going to like it. I read it through with deep interest. It is really amazing to see so much talent displayed among young Americans under twenty-five . To be able to penetrate into planet life is quite an accomplishment; it proves those so well versed on the subject have all available books on "Science Fiction." Being thoroughly lacking in the knowledge of the planets beyond the fact that they do exist, I cannot express myself as freely as I would like. However, I will say that science fiction is the thing America needs today, even more than that fabulous "Five-Cent Cigar." If it weren't for science fiction magazines, amateur publications such as "W" would never had been made available to the public. And then, a magazine as interesting and educational as "W" would never have appeared. But them again, perhaps "W" would exist even if science fiction magazines did not flourish. Such talent as I've seen through the medium of "W", doubtless, could have burst into full bloom without any outside influence or aid . The New Year should see a revitalized fanzine l hope that, someday, "W" reaches the acme of perfection. Here's to "W"! May it triumph over any criticism and emerge an even greater magazine, if such is possible, than it was . A New Fan, Mary Patricia Donlon (Is our face red after reading a letter? Ordinarily, no. But now ! Seriously, we thank you, Miss Donlon, for your kind words. It is a rare thing for a hard-bitten
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