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7 PHANTEUR 7 ---------------------- THE FANTASY ANTHOLOGY INDEX -- Welcome, SaM; anyone who can get so many excuses on half a page is bound to rate high in the FAPA; most of us use a page or two, and get fewer and less interesting alibis. -- The INDEX is certain to be of interest and value to many of the members. But I own those of the anthologies listed that I'm interested in; I know all I want to know about the rest; and my copies are on the shelf within arm's reach, while I "file" my FAPA bundles in the original envelopes in carton boxes in the closet. So you'll have to excuse me, if I don't cheer too loudly over your contribution. -- Gardner's article is good, written with more care than usually displays, and I agree with much of it, although none of Cummings' stories are among my top favorites. YELLUM -- The corn grows green in Addis Ababa--and in New Jersey. -- Caley's verse is not bad, and has the advantage of being comprehensible. -- The cover fits the contents nicely. A VISIT FROM GRAHAM -- A little different from a report of the same name in the Newsine, Tympani. I've expressed my opinion on the matter before; this supports, but goes well beyond my own ideas on the business. GLOM -- Probably the most interesting issue of GLOM so far. I dunno all the concealed (if any) details back of the "Chain Letter," but it can stand on its own as a bit of hilarious nonsense. -- Book Reviews -- Nice to get professional reviews paid for by the Chronicle. Even without Acky's comment, I think I would not be impressed by "Man Into Beast." "Venus Equilateral" suits me better. "The Key to the Great Gate" sounds fascinating. -- The most fantastic thing about the odd will is that its maker lived in San Francisco, instead of Los Angeles; the wacky atmosphere extends farther than I thought! EEE writes reviews much more interestingly than he writes about transcontinental trips, I should say---but I wish he wouldn't use that nonsensical "Visualization of the Cosmic All." I like Smith too, but... -- "tomorrow and Tomorrow" sounds interesting, although the theme of futility doesn't attract. MASQUE -- Mighty fine start, Wm.; I only hope you don't wear out your interest and enthusiasm too soon. The cover is exceptional. And the female figure inside the front cover is remarkable for action and economy of lines. I won't attempt to pick and choose among the drawings and airbrush jobs, though; they are all well above the usual fan level. -- The article on Art is interesting in the main; I certainly can't argue with you on any of it. -- Burbee can do more with less than people can with plenty. I understand he is a newcomer, recently introduced to the field by Al Ashley; don't let him get away, even if he pays you only a buck a page for publishing his stuff on his own mimeo. SKY-HOOK -- I like your quotes, and "Twippledop" certainly holds its own with other such catch-all commentaries and editorials. -- "The Road from Edward to George" baffles me in spots, but it makes a kind of sense, and I think I like it. -- And here is one more superior Mailing Review; the more such, the better I like it. Note--the comment about the "one and only" report on the Damcon was stenciled before it appeared in Tympani; in fact, I think the cutting of the stencil was a factor contributing to the fact that I sent you the item at that time. -- Don't you know yet who "Hippocraties" (sic) is, or don't you read SF anymore? -- "The War Rockets" is very forceful; maybe this is my nomination for first place in the Laureate suggestions in poetry. I dunno for sure yet. -- "Amazing Prophecy" is not only amazing; it is almost astounding. -- "There is also Today." -- Too true to be pleasant. THREE-EYE -- Not an outstanding review column, but after SPARX, reckon you can be excused, and what comments you did make were pertinent. LONE INDIAN -- I still don't know what we have to do with this lonesome aborigine. ICHOR -- Continues to be the best-appearing mag in the bundle. The gal on the cover looks deadly enough, without her shadow. -- "The Integration of Harmony" should be for a Warner or a Davis; wonder what they'll say about it; it is practically a blank to me. "The Dead, A Partial List" is another candidate for No. 1 spot in poetry. Exum's stuff is mostly good; the rest of the verse so-so. Gostak; I mean GOSTAK. -- Are there any members who don't know about Gostaks?
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7 PHANTEUR 7 ---------------------- THE FANTASY ANTHOLOGY INDEX -- Welcome, SaM; anyone who can get so many excuses on half a page is bound to rate high in the FAPA; most of us use a page or two, and get fewer and less interesting alibis. -- The INDEX is certain to be of interest and value to many of the members. But I own those of the anthologies listed that I'm interested in; I know all I want to know about the rest; and my copies are on the shelf within arm's reach, while I "file" my FAPA bundles in the original envelopes in carton boxes in the closet. So you'll have to excuse me, if I don't cheer too loudly over your contribution. -- Gardner's article is good, written with more care than usually displays, and I agree with much of it, although none of Cummings' stories are among my top favorites. YELLUM -- The corn grows green in Addis Ababa--and in New Jersey. -- Caley's verse is not bad, and has the advantage of being comprehensible. -- The cover fits the contents nicely. A VISIT FROM GRAHAM -- A little different from a report of the same name in the Newsine, Tympani. I've expressed my opinion on the matter before; this supports, but goes well beyond my own ideas on the business. GLOM -- Probably the most interesting issue of GLOM so far. I dunno all the concealed (if any) details back of the "Chain Letter," but it can stand on its own as a bit of hilarious nonsense. -- Book Reviews -- Nice to get professional reviews paid for by the Chronicle. Even without Acky's comment, I think I would not be impressed by "Man Into Beast." "Venus Equilateral" suits me better. "The Key to the Great Gate" sounds fascinating. -- The most fantastic thing about the odd will is that its maker lived in San Francisco, instead of Los Angeles; the wacky atmosphere extends farther than I thought! EEE writes reviews much more interestingly than he writes about transcontinental trips, I should say---but I wish he wouldn't use that nonsensical "Visualization of the Cosmic All." I like Smith too, but... -- "tomorrow and Tomorrow" sounds interesting, although the theme of futility doesn't attract. MASQUE -- Mighty fine start, Wm.; I only hope you don't wear out your interest and enthusiasm too soon. The cover is exceptional. And the female figure inside the front cover is remarkable for action and economy of lines. I won't attempt to pick and choose among the drawings and airbrush jobs, though; they are all well above the usual fan level. -- The article on Art is interesting in the main; I certainly can't argue with you on any of it. -- Burbee can do more with less than people can with plenty. I understand he is a newcomer, recently introduced to the field by Al Ashley; don't let him get away, even if he pays you only a buck a page for publishing his stuff on his own mimeo. SKY-HOOK -- I like your quotes, and "Twippledop" certainly holds its own with other such catch-all commentaries and editorials. -- "The Road from Edward to George" baffles me in spots, but it makes a kind of sense, and I think I like it. -- And here is one more superior Mailing Review; the more such, the better I like it. Note--the comment about the "one and only" report on the Damcon was stenciled before it appeared in Tympani; in fact, I think the cutting of the stencil was a factor contributing to the fact that I sent you the item at that time. -- Don't you know yet who "Hippocraties" (sic) is, or don't you read SF anymore? -- "The War Rockets" is very forceful; maybe this is my nomination for first place in the Laureate suggestions in poetry. I dunno for sure yet. -- "Amazing Prophecy" is not only amazing; it is almost astounding. -- "There is also Today." -- Too true to be pleasant. THREE-EYE -- Not an outstanding review column, but after SPARX, reckon you can be excused, and what comments you did make were pertinent. LONE INDIAN -- I still don't know what we have to do with this lonesome aborigine. ICHOR -- Continues to be the best-appearing mag in the bundle. The gal on the cover looks deadly enough, without her shadow. -- "The Integration of Harmony" should be for a Warner or a Davis; wonder what they'll say about it; it is practically a blank to me. "The Dead, A Partial List" is another candidate for No. 1 spot in poetry. Exum's stuff is mostly good; the rest of the verse so-so. Gostak; I mean GOSTAK. -- Are there any members who don't know about Gostaks?
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