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Sun Spots, v. 4, issue 3, whole no. 15, February 1941

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February, 1941.   SUN  SPOTS   Page 33.

[[underline]]AN INTERVIEW WITH MANLY W. WELLMAN[[end underline]]
By
de la Ree & Gaetz

"Space travel is possible, perpahps within the next fifty years." So spoke Manly Wade Wellman, popular S-f author, at his cozy Westwood home several weeks ago. Mr. Wellman, his large 6'3" body lounging in his favorite overstuffed chair, continued saying that he not only believes in space travel, but also thinks that life, not necessarily human, on other planets is entirely possible, and that we shall see practical atomic power in the very near future.

Puffing his pipe luxuriously, Mr. Wellman told of his early life leading up to his current success in the professional writing field. he was born, and spent the early part of his life in a small village located in Western Africa, just below Angola, Portuguese West Africa. "Although there are undoubtedly more beautiful places in the world, I still think this section of Africa is my favorite," said the author. Continuing, he stated that: "While the late Prime Minister Chamberlain was in power, he favored giving his part of the 'dark continent' to Adolf Hitler. I'm glad this never happened, but if it had, I see only one good that might have come from it. This would be that the Gangull or La Valli-valli savages might have got hold of him. When i was last there, these fellows were practicing cannibalism, and so far as I know they still are.

As time went on, Mr. Wellman moved to Europe, from where he traveled to England, getting some of his education here. He later came to the United States. During his lifetime he has had many occupations, among which were: reporting on several newspapers, bouncing in a resturant, amateur boxing, and a professional writer.

The first story he sold was, "Back to The Beast", which went to WEIRD TALES in 1926. Of all his stories, the one he enjoys most is, "Up Under The Roof". At present Mr. Wellman writes about 3,300 words per day, and averages from 650,000 to 1,000,000 words a year. This includes revisions and such. he now has stories appearing regularly in almost all the Science Fiction and Weird amgazines on the market, numbering about 15 inall. He has just accepted two requests for stories of his from Phil Stong, who is compiling an anthology. One of these stories is entitled "School For The Unspeakable." Mr. Wellman has few rejected stories now adays since in most cases he has a long conference with the editor before the story is written. He is expecting in the near future to extend his writing to new friends, and must of course prepare for the inevitable rejects of a beginner in these fields.

When asked for his classification of science fiction, he explained that it is generaly called "escape literature". That is to say that its readers are primarily interested in getting away from the troubled conditions of every day life.

Mr.  Wellman expressed his hope that he would spend the last half of his life in Westwood, living happily with his wife and young son, Wade.
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February, 1941. SUN SPOTS Page 33. [[underline]]AN INTERVIEW WITH MANLY W. WELLMAN[[end underline]] By de la Ree & Gaetz "Space travel is possible, perpahps within the next fifty years." So spoke Manly Wade Wellman, popular S-f author, at his cozy Westwood home several weeks ago. Mr. Wellman, his large 6'3" body lounging in his favorite overstuffed chair, continued saying that he not only believes in space travel, but also thinks that life, not necessarily human, on other planets is entirely possible, and that we shall see practical atomic power in the very near future. Puffing his pipe luxuriously, Mr. Wellman told of his early life leading up to his current success in the professional writing field. he was born, and spent the early part of his life in a small village located in Western Africa, just below Angola, Portuguese West Africa. "Although there are undoubtedly more beautiful places in the world, I still think this section of Africa is my favorite," said the author. Continuing, he stated that: "While the late Prime Minister Chamberlain was in power, he favored giving his part of the 'dark continent' to Adolf Hitler. I'm glad this never happened, but if it had, I see only one good that might have come from it. This would be that the Gangull or La Valli-valli savages might have got hold of him. When i was last there, these fellows were practicing cannibalism, and so far as I know they still are. As time went on, Mr. Wellman moved to Europe, from where he traveled to England, getting some of his education here. He later came to the United States. During his lifetime he has had many occupations, among which were: reporting on several newspapers, bouncing in a resturant, amateur boxing, and a professional writer. The first story he sold was, "Back to The Beast", which went to WEIRD TALES in 1926. Of all his stories, the one he enjoys most is, "Up Under The Roof". At present Mr. Wellman writes about 3,300 words per day, and averages from 650,000 to 1,000,000 words a year. This includes revisions and such. he now has stories appearing regularly in almost all the Science Fiction and Weird amgazines on the market, numbering about 15 inall. He has just accepted two requests for stories of his from Phil Stong, who is compiling an anthology. One of these stories is entitled "School For The Unspeakable." Mr. Wellman has few rejected stories now adays since in most cases he has a long conference with the editor before the story is written. He is expecting in the near future to extend his writing to new friends, and must of course prepare for the inevitable rejects of a beginner in these fields. When asked for his classification of science fiction, he explained that it is generaly called "escape literature". That is to say that its readers are primarily interested in getting away from the troubled conditions of every day life. Mr. Wellman expressed his hope that he would spend the last half of his life in Westwood, living happily with his wife and young son, Wade. [[underline]]THE END[[end underline]]