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Voice of the Imagination (VOM), v. 1, issue 4, December 1939
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VOICE OF THE IMAGI-NATION 11 the History has been pretty well received." From a 4-pg letter from that wellnoen TransAtlanticommentator TED CARNELL of 17 Burwash Rd, Plumstead SE18, London/Eng: "...IMAGINATION, which greatly please me, tho I was aghast to note that I did not make the grade. What did you do with my letter-- pawn it? (Pawn my work, no! & just to prove it to U, I present portions of it following this letter. 4e) I started a reply for the next issue, but so many fan mags have some in, and so many of 'em are devoting articles to the war situation and what it means to the pulp trade, that I've got rathermixed as to just who I am writing to. I'll have another crazy try shortly. ~~ Most folk have written asking who, how and why concerning that blurb on the back cover of NEW WORLDS aimed against Palmer's pet, so in case any of you are interested here's the way it went. ~~ I thought of the take-off from FANTASTIC ADVENTURES and drafted out an idea for Turner to submit a sketch on. He sent me what you've seen, except that the figure of the Earthman was perfectly normal, and the write-up underneath was a straight take-off from No.1 of FA only in reverse. From that sketch I altered the Man to fit the present situation and rewrote the blurb. How did it come out? (Xlnt by us! --Mirta Forsto) ~~Now, let's see what's happened this way lately. First, the price on the mags has gone up by hand-- when they reach here. Clarke's due for the Army-- Hanson's in France! My gosh, if there was ever one of the gang who didn't fit into that outfit it's Hanson. He was the quietest and most studious guy among us-- but the first to go. ~~Probably the most stunning remarks here amongst the science-fiction fans were provoked by on of your own newspapers. Or rather one of the New York tabloids. In which violent editorials were pointed against Europe because there hadn't been millions killed yet. It was hinted that there must be an underground alliance between Britain and Germany-- simply because the British and the French refuse to be killed off like flies. However, you and I know that war is becoming more and more scientific, not only in weapons but in the method of fighting. It is, in fact, running very parallel to many of the stories we have read. The Great War was too recent a lesson to be forgotten in the art of losing life. I doubt if it will happen in this one at all." From Ted's preceding, misplaced communique: "...Myrtle and Forry in their futuristicostumes make a swellooking couple. Too bad the wife and I were unable to make New York this year, for I fear the chance is mighty slim now. Maybe we'll meet in Valhalla, tho I'd rathe it was San Francisco. ~~...you wonder what Wells thinks Bill (Temple) has been moaning for weeks about the fact that the world should have taken more heed of his (Wells) profecies. He even forcasted Danzig would be dangerspot ~~ I have been unable to find a single person here (23 Sep 39) who has in the least anything against the German nation except the policy of its leaders. Hitlerism--gansterism. Two words, on meaning. One ending! Death! ~~ Just re-reading 'Galactic Patrol' in readiness to read the sequel, and was suddenly appalled to note art mixup in first issue (September 1937) where the double page pix came. Not only was on pic upside down, but on the wrong page. Can't for the life of me ever remember reading of any line-eyed fans mentioning this in any fanmag. I know there were two other pix put round the wrong way-- but 'Galactic'! Sacrilege! ~~Well, dusk creeps on, and I've got to save the candles so it's time to bid adieu. ~~ My remembrances to all the LA crowd, may you carry the torch of stf strongly until we can come back into the fold again. ~~ Happy landings," Amidst a shower of 3c stamps for "samples"-- tis a crime-- comes a DIME from Norman Holtaway of 212 Philips Terrace, Union NJ, with this to say: "From across the continent comes a dime. Lots have 'Voice of the Imagination'. Was going to ask for complimentary copy, as per 'Startling' but just couldn't lower myself to it. If mag please, will probably subscribe." Mr Holtaway, U r a gentleman $ a scholar! "RANDY' VICKERS, Canadian correspondent of 626 Constance Ave, Victoria BC: "Needless to say, I perused V-M #3
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VOICE OF THE IMAGI-NATION 11 the History has been pretty well received." From a 4-pg letter from that wellnoen TransAtlanticommentator TED CARNELL of 17 Burwash Rd, Plumstead SE18, London/Eng: "...IMAGINATION, which greatly please me, tho I was aghast to note that I did not make the grade. What did you do with my letter-- pawn it? (Pawn my work, no! & just to prove it to U, I present portions of it following this letter. 4e) I started a reply for the next issue, but so many fan mags have some in, and so many of 'em are devoting articles to the war situation and what it means to the pulp trade, that I've got rathermixed as to just who I am writing to. I'll have another crazy try shortly. ~~ Most folk have written asking who, how and why concerning that blurb on the back cover of NEW WORLDS aimed against Palmer's pet, so in case any of you are interested here's the way it went. ~~ I thought of the take-off from FANTASTIC ADVENTURES and drafted out an idea for Turner to submit a sketch on. He sent me what you've seen, except that the figure of the Earthman was perfectly normal, and the write-up underneath was a straight take-off from No.1 of FA only in reverse. From that sketch I altered the Man to fit the present situation and rewrote the blurb. How did it come out? (Xlnt by us! --Mirta Forsto) ~~Now, let's see what's happened this way lately. First, the price on the mags has gone up by hand-- when they reach here. Clarke's due for the Army-- Hanson's in France! My gosh, if there was ever one of the gang who didn't fit into that outfit it's Hanson. He was the quietest and most studious guy among us-- but the first to go. ~~Probably the most stunning remarks here amongst the science-fiction fans were provoked by on of your own newspapers. Or rather one of the New York tabloids. In which violent editorials were pointed against Europe because there hadn't been millions killed yet. It was hinted that there must be an underground alliance between Britain and Germany-- simply because the British and the French refuse to be killed off like flies. However, you and I know that war is becoming more and more scientific, not only in weapons but in the method of fighting. It is, in fact, running very parallel to many of the stories we have read. The Great War was too recent a lesson to be forgotten in the art of losing life. I doubt if it will happen in this one at all." From Ted's preceding, misplaced communique: "...Myrtle and Forry in their futuristicostumes make a swellooking couple. Too bad the wife and I were unable to make New York this year, for I fear the chance is mighty slim now. Maybe we'll meet in Valhalla, tho I'd rathe it was San Francisco. ~~...you wonder what Wells thinks Bill (Temple) has been moaning for weeks about the fact that the world should have taken more heed of his (Wells) profecies. He even forcasted Danzig would be dangerspot ~~ I have been unable to find a single person here (23 Sep 39) who has in the least anything against the German nation except the policy of its leaders. Hitlerism--gansterism. Two words, on meaning. One ending! Death! ~~ Just re-reading 'Galactic Patrol' in readiness to read the sequel, and was suddenly appalled to note art mixup in first issue (September 1937) where the double page pix came. Not only was on pic upside down, but on the wrong page. Can't for the life of me ever remember reading of any line-eyed fans mentioning this in any fanmag. I know there were two other pix put round the wrong way-- but 'Galactic'! Sacrilege! ~~Well, dusk creeps on, and I've got to save the candles so it's time to bid adieu. ~~ My remembrances to all the LA crowd, may you carry the torch of stf strongly until we can come back into the fold again. ~~ Happy landings," Amidst a shower of 3c stamps for "samples"-- tis a crime-- comes a DIME from Norman Holtaway of 212 Philips Terrace, Union NJ, with this to say: "From across the continent comes a dime. Lots have 'Voice of the Imagination'. Was going to ask for complimentary copy, as per 'Startling' but just couldn't lower myself to it. If mag please, will probably subscribe." Mr Holtaway, U r a gentleman $ a scholar! "RANDY' VICKERS, Canadian correspondent of 626 Constance Ave, Victoria BC: "Needless to say, I perused V-M #3
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