August This space will contain the Society’s logo when it is available Derleth Society VOL.1 NO.1 THE SOCIETY- IS BORN As support for the idea of forming an Among the writings of Mr. Long currently August Derleth Society grew, letters available are: The Early Long, pub­ were sent to several of the late author’s lished by Doubleday & Co., Garden City, friends and associates. The following N.Y. The work includes the classic are excerpted from their responses. "Th© Hounds of Tindalos." A bonus feature of (the book is that each story is proceeded by the author's reminis­ Frank Belknap Long cences, recalling the circumstances in which the tale was written - a thorough­ "l feel, of course, that even in the ly enjoyable addition, characteristic absence of such a society August’s po­ of the Doubleday Science Fiction Series. sition as a serious literary figure Also available is H. P. Lovecraft,- would remain for many years to come, all Dreamer On The NigE¥sZ3“e, Arkham House, apart from the great number of friends Sauk dTty, Wisconsin, a very readable and fellow-writers who will never fail biography of Lovecraft by the friend to think of him with deep affection and who knew him so well. hold him in the highest esteem. There are many critics of stature, and general fiction writers of no small renown who Robert Bloch will not soon forget his great contri­ bution, across the years, to the American "it would seem to me that the basic regional novel and his importance as a difficulty you may encounter with your guiding spirit in both the Lovecraftian proposed society lies in the diversity and Baker Street realms (Arkham House is, of Derleth's writing - and, consequently, in itself, a monument.)." An the diversified interests of his readership. The fantasy-fans aren't On the prospects of forming the Society, generally interested in the Sac Prairie Mr. Long commented that he was Saga - the regional-novel devotees "...entirely in accord with ...the don't necessarily care for the Solar importance of an August Derleth Society.'1 Pons series - the Solar Pons devotees And again, in a later letter: "I’m may take a dim view of Judge Peck - the looking forward to the promised news Peck fans aren't necessarily interested concerning the project as it develops." in Derleth's poetry - poetry lovers may not like the Journals and similar items (VILLAGE DAY BÖOK, WALDEN WEST, etc.) and those who esteem same aren' t likely To his friends and admirers August Derleth to enjoy critical essays« But I’m sure needs no introduction. It is these people you take my meaning. How does one appeal who now form the present nucleus of th® to such a various readership? Solve Society and who will determine its future. that and you’ll have a success«.«In any Each of you who has expressed an interest case I do wish you well«" in becoming a member of the Society is asked to do two things. Firat« contribute Mr« Bloch has stated the challenge suc­ something to the Newsletter« a suggestion, cinctly. If we join together to share a letter« a poem« a drawing or sketch, our enthusiasm for Derleth’a works - all whatever you’d like. Let’s reserve this of his works - we will succeed in creating section primarily for the amateur. It a society that is a cohesive force« a would be unfair to professional writers force that should bring us all to a great» to ask them to give away that for which er appreciation of the ubiquitous genius they should normally be paid« Secondly, that characterized the works of August interest a friend in the writings of Derleth« August Derl®th and invite that friend to join th® Society« Your participation will insure our survival as a viable Among the friends and former associates literary organization. of August Derleth who have responded« few have been more generous with t heir time One other thought come® to mind - Form a than Basil Copper. In addition to provid» local chapter of the Society« This should ing several valuable leads« he has promised be fairly easy in places like Sauk City to contribute to a future Newsletter« It and Madison. Wisconsin« The Newsletter will be good news to Mr« Copper’s fans to can then devote a section to Chapter news learn that his latest book« And Afterward« and announcements of Chapter meetings. The Dark is now available from ArkHasn ' House. A LIST OF AUGUST DERLETH’S WORKS IN PRINT Richard Davis . The following are available from Stanton & Lee Publishers. Inc.« Sauk City. Wise. "I certainly feel that it is a good idea« 53583 and long overdue« to form a Derleth Appreciation Society." Adult books Title Price Additional accolades go tqs Bright Journey 7.50 Collected Poem® 7®5O Frank Vtpatel who has graciously consented Countryman’s Journal 6.95 to design a membership card for t he Evening in Spring k«95 Society’s use. It is hoped that these The Hills Stand Watch o®95 will be available for distribution soon The House Above Cuzco 7.95 after the first of the year. Ths House of Moonlight 7«95 The House on the Mound 6.95 James Turner who has corresponded fre­ New Poetry of Wisconsin.Derleth Ed. 7«£0 quently and at some length. His assis­ One Hundred Books by August Derleth 3.00* tance has been invaluable in obtaining Restless is th® River 6.95 leads to others who have in turn expressed Return to Walden West 7.95 enthusiasm for the idea of forming our Sac Prairie People ho95 Society. The Shadow in the Glass 8 «50 The Shield of the Valiant 5.95 Sweet Land of Michigan FROM THE EDITOR Village Daybook Walden West It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the West of Morning August Derleth Society. As of this date The Wind Lean® West our birth has been a quiet one« unheralded Wisconsin in the halls of princes and potentates. Wisconsin Country But better to build slowly and on a firm A Wisconsin Harvest. Derleth. Ed. foundation« than to enter the arena to Wisconsin In Their Bones the sound of trumpets only to discover that you've forgotten your pants. Juvenile books Bill's Diary 3.95 A Boy's Way 3.95 It's A Boy® World 3.95 Captive Island 4.95 "WHISPERS” HONORS DERLETH The Irregulars Strike Again 4.95 Oliver, The Wayward Owl 3.95 Stuart David Schiff, editor and publisher The Pinkertons Ride Again 4.95 of "Whisper®” has announced a mini“ The prince Goes West 4.95 Deri®th issu®. Whispers #10, now avail­ The Tent Show Summer 4.95 able, contains a tribute to August Derleth The Three Straw Men 4.95 and H.P. Lovecraft, as well as a fin© The Watcher On The Heights 4.95 series of drawings by Frank Utpatel. A Wilbur, The Trusting Whippoorwill 3.95 must for every Derleth fan, Whispers #10 «Paperbound is available at $2.00 the copy from; Whispers/Whispers Press And of course, from Arkham House, Box 1492-W Azalea Street Sauk City, Wisconsin 53583 Browns Mills, N.J. 08015 Dwellers in Darkness 6.50 Mr. Schiff has also agreed to announce Harrigans File 6.50 the formation of th® Derleth Society in The Watcher Out Of Tim® & Others his publication. (with H.P. Lovecraft) 8.50 Dark Things, Derleth, Ed. 7.50« The Chronicles of Solar Pons 6.00 THE SOCIETY’S CHARTER MEMBERS Mr. Fairlies Final Journey 5.00« Wisconsin Murders 5®oo* James M. Angerine Mark E. Lefebre * Mr. George & Other Odd Persons 5.oo Betty Binns Frank B. Long « by "Stephen Grendon1 Robert Bloch ♦ Brian Lumley » Emarie T. Blum Luther Norris « «Soon to go out of print Mrs. Helen E. Buenzli Cyril Owen Ramsey Campbell » Cecil Ryder The Solar Pons Omnibus is delayed again» LI yd W. Cohen George J. Marx Publication is now scheduled for some Basil Copper« Stuart Schiff * time in 1978. Barbara Davis James Turner « Richard Fawcett Roger L® Wentz Blanche S. Fitzsimmons Frank Utpatel * THE PRAED STREET IRREGULARS R.A. Ga vol Dirt Mosig Dominic B® Guazzo Larry Baker Our society is not the first to be Arnold Hagen Masaki Abe organized in honor of August Derleth. Dr. Josephine L. Harper * Luther Norris of Culver City, Califor­ Bill Hartwig nia is publisher of the Pontine Dossier June Jevnisek an annual publication " .T .Slant sT'foF— The (Madison, Wise.)Capital Times « Solar Pons and Sherlock Holmes, the Madison (Wise.) Public Library pontine Dossier also carries fact and fiction on all crime subjects." Mr. Norris is interested in receiving «Enrolled as members by the editor as material and suggestions for the Dossier. an expression of appreciation for their The Dossier is the publications organ many kindnesses in helping with the for "The Praed Street Irregulars," an formation of the August Derleth Society. organization of Solar Pons fans. The "Irregulars" presently boast more than The above list of names is given without one thousand members according to Mr. addresses out of respect for th® privacy Norris. An annual dinner meeting is of the membership. If members wish to held each fall at the Greater L.A. have their names and addresses printed in Press Club in Los Angeles. a directory to encourage correspondence between members only, please contact the persons interested in beoomming members editor. of the Praed Street Irregulars should contact Mr. Norris. His address; Luther Norris Materials and suggestions are needed for P.O.