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Fantasy Fan, v. 1, issue 2, October 1933

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14     THE FANTASY FAN     October, 1933

those who want their imaginations stimulated like both. 
Let us remind you again, and inform the new readers, that this is primarily a magazine for the fans, of the fans, and by the fans--the fan, the whole fan, and nothing but the fan.(We hope that by this time you realize that we publish a FAN magazine). But all foolishness aside, we want you to run the magazine. Tell us what you like and what you don't like. As many letters as possible will be published in "Our Readers Say" department. We will always abide by the wishes of the majority, and very often act upon the opinions of a single reader--try out his ideas to see how the rest of the readers like them. Make believe that you are an associate editor-- criticize us "to the hairy limit" --or tell us how good you think we are (we are not modest). If you feel as though you have the ability to compose surtable articles for publication in THE FANTASY FAN, send them in for our consideration, and if we find them acceptable, you will be paid for them in copies of THE FANTASY FAN--in cash as soon as possible. THE FANTASY FAN is still running on a deficit. Subscribe now, if you have not already done so, and insure yourself a bigger and better magazine in the future.
The following departments: "This Month's Cash Contest"--"Penpals Wanted"--and the Questionnaire have been discontinued because of lack of support and enthusiasm on the part of our readers. The "Conglamitorial," and "About Authors" and similar departments may be left out once in awhile to make place for material of greater merit.
(continued on page 31)

OUR READERS SAY

"I have read the first issue of 'The Fantasy Fan' with much interest. Good work! I like your departments, and hope you will be able to expand them, particularly those devoted to information about fantastic stories.
" 'The Boiling Point' is going to be a great department. I was interested by the article on 'Science Fiction in English Magazines' by Bob Tucker. I predict that 'The Fantasy Fan' will be a success with all best wishes--Clark Ashton Smith"
"Vol. 1, No. 1, looks to me very much what the younger science fiction devotee want. Later on it might be a good idea to use matter of interest to weird tales enthusiasts--articles on the classics of weird literature, and information concerning weird magazines. H.P. Lovecraft"
We'll wager Mr. Lovecraft is well satisfied with this issue. It includes everything he asked for and then some. It is no longer for the "younger science fiction enthusiast," but for all lovers of the fantastic.
"I received the first issue of 'The Fantasy Fan' this morning and was indeed pleased with it. August W. Derleth"
"I recently received the first issue of 'The Fantasy Fan' and I want to congratulate you on your initial number. If future issues live up to the promise of the first one, you have nothing to fear. Your venture should be a successful one.
"Being essentially a collector, I enjoyed the articles 'How to Collect Fantasy Fiction' and 'Science Fiction in English Magazines.' I hope that Mr. Tucker will be a more or less constant contributor to 'The Fantasy Fan' with information regarding stories in the English magazines.

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14 THE FANTASY FAN October, 1933 those who want their imaginations stimulated like both. Let us remind you again, and inform the new readers, that this is primarily a magazine for the fans, of the fans, and by the fans--the fan, the whole fan, and nothing but the fan.(We hope that by this time you realize that we publish a FAN magazine). But all foolishness aside, we want you to run the magazine. Tell us what you like and what you don't like. As many letters as possible will be published in "Our Readers Say" department. We will always abide by the wishes of the majority, and very often act upon the opinions of a single reader--try out his ideas to see how the rest of the readers like them. Make believe that you are an associate editor-- criticize us "to the hairy limit" --or tell us how good you think we are (we are not modest). If you feel as though you have the ability to compose surtable articles for publication in THE FANTASY FAN, send them in for our consideration, and if we find them acceptable, you will be paid for them in copies of THE FANTASY FAN--in cash as soon as possible. THE FANTASY FAN is still running on a deficit. Subscribe now, if you have not already done so, and insure yourself a bigger and better magazine in the future. The following departments: "This Month's Cash Contest"--"Penpals Wanted"--and the Questionnaire have been discontinued because of lack of support and enthusiasm on the part of our readers. The "Conglamitorial," and "About Authors" and similar departments may be left out once in awhile to make place for material of greater merit. (continued on page 31) OUR READERS SAY "I have read the first issue of 'The Fantasy Fan' with much interest. Good work! I like your departments, and hope you will be able to expand them, particularly those devoted to information about fantastic stories. " 'The Boiling Point' is going to be a great department. I was interested by the article on 'Science Fiction in English Magazines' by Bob Tucker. I predict that 'The Fantasy Fan' will be a success with all best wishes--Clark Ashton Smith" "Vol. 1, No. 1, looks to me very much what the younger science fiction devotee want. Later on it might be a good idea to use matter of interest to weird tales enthusiasts--articles on the classics of weird literature, and information concerning weird magazines. H.P. Lovecraft" We'll wager Mr. Lovecraft is well satisfied with this issue. It includes everything he asked for and then some. It is no longer for the "younger science fiction enthusiast," but for all lovers of the fantastic. "I received the first issue of 'The Fantasy Fan' this morning and was indeed pleased with it. August W. Derleth" "I recently received the first issue of 'The Fantasy Fan' and I want to congratulate you on your initial number. If future issues live up to the promise of the first one, you have nothing to fear. Your venture should be a successful one. "Being essentially a collector, I enjoyed the articles 'How to Collect Fantasy Fiction' and 'Science Fiction in English Magazines.' I hope that Mr. Tucker will be a more or less constant contributor to 'The Fantasy Fan' with information regarding stories in the English magazines.