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Chicon 1 Program Book SAMYVIMGGRoe DyOaae eda) a CHICON PROGRAM BOOKLET Relax your nerves after a hard day’s work and forget for a time the humdrum thingsof life by reading good fiction, filled with action, romance, and imagination. pA Stories of science, of the future, of adven- ture on ‘other worlds, of hidden lands, and STORIES new inventions. Based on present-day science, carried into the years to come. { 1 SCIENCE FICTION Stories that can and do cometrue. MONTHLY. 20° LLL MM \ 2) a ® PANTS[ Imaginative romancesin the fantasyfield. \ CAME Delightful stories,filled with strange things, | , ADVE 5T , fey§ tales of imaginary worlds, weird peoples, strange creatures. Thrilling adventure and FANTASY FICTION action far off the beatentrail. \ BI-MONTHLY.. 20¢ ual MLLLali. Exciting stories of the South Seas,full of the glamour and romanceof the islands, ad- Here indeedisfiction CHICAGO:: 1940 venture, and action. STORI E S that will carry you off to true escape from ROMANCEand a dull existence. ADVENTURE BI-MONTHLY.. 20° HOTEL CHICAGOAN Published by ZIFF-DAVIS PUBLISHING COMPANY (Publishers of Popular Photography, Flying. SEPTEMBERIst - 2nd sya aLSie Sole APM LL: rs ifs NOW ON SALE AT ALL Tt w - "| ] Fantasy Fictioneers | GREET YOU! Joe Gilbert Robert P. Kahn Gerald W. Meader 4s] e Maine Scientifiction Assn. Ron Reynolds Phil Douglas John Heaton * Bos TucKER, Mario Racic, Jr. Gertrude Kuslan Director Jerry Keeley Louis Kuslan Lew Martin Mirta Forsto Mark REINSBERG, Erie KorsHar, Paul Freehafer Henry D. Goldman Chairman of the Corresponding Morojo George Tullis Convention Committee Secretary-Treasurer Hyman Tiger Mary Ellen Tyrrell H. C. Koenig Jean Mehegan Walt Daugherty Lou Sampliner Convention Committee Russ Hodgkins M. Rebeque Mark REINSBERG Eleanor O’Brien Jo Perew Allen Moss Claire Voyant Chairman Prof. Gooseberry Bill Crawford Weaver Wright Anton Yoike National Advisory Board Program Advertising Beverly Browne Chas. D. Hornig Forrest J Ackerman Erle Korshak Hoy Ping Pong Jack Williamson Robert W. Lowndes Dorothy Sanford Mr. @ Mrs. Sam Korshak Advertising Manager Robert A. Madle Ron Holmes Ray Bradbury Robert W. Lowndes John Wasso, Jr. Arthur K. Barnes Wm. Lawrence Hamling Pogo Franklyn “Technocrat” Brady Joseph Gilbert New York Agent Ted Carnell Ivar Towers Fred Shroyer Georges H. Gallet Chester Cohen Forrest J Ackerman Jack Speer Lupe Amador Jack F Speer Los Angeles Agent Chantelle Covington Donald A. Wollheim Ted Dikty Tom Wright Adolph Hitler Tom Wright Program Booklet Rajocz Sully Roberds Damon Knight Sophia Van Doorne Benito Mussolini W. Lawrence Hamling Bruce Yerke Joseph Stalin George Tullis Editor and Publisher Ray J Sienkiewicz Jaime Alveras Cardenas Russ Hodgkins Maurice Paul Juan Alpiedio Brazzaro Sully Roberds Mark Reinsberg William Sisson Melvin Korshak Sam Moskowitz Co-Editor Vincent Manning R. Royal Marvis Manning Marvis Manning Jack Erman Booster Ads Walter Sullivan Art Widner, Jr. Bob Madle Bob Tucker Joe Fortier Charles Ford Hansen Richard I. Meyer D. B. Thompson Sam Moskowitz Gerald W. Meader Steering Committee Jim Tucker, Jr. Edmond Hamilton Milton A. Rothman Ted Dikty John B. Michel Bob Tucker Forrest J Ackerman Cyril Kornbluth William S. Sykora Erle Korshak Mark Reinsberg Dick Wilson Harry Warner, Jr. Mark Reinsberg Eva Wolff Braxton Wells | Leslie A. Croutch Belle Wyman Bob Olsen Donald A. Wollheim Chicon Guest of Honor Erle Korshak Jack Robins Alaska, the Gnome Leslie Perri Jack Agnew E.. E. Smith; Phi D, Allis Kerlay Jack Gillespie Bob Tucker John A. Bristol Grateful acknowledgement is hereby made to the editors and publishers of Erdsteluloy Phil Bronson AMAZING STORIES, ASTOUNDING SCIENCE Vodoso FICTION, THRILLING Emrys Evans WONDER STORIES, FAMOUS FANTASTIC MYSTERIES, WEIRD TALES Illini Fantasy Fictioneers Dirk Wylie PLANET STORIES, SUPER-SCIENCE STORIES, and SCIENCE FICTION, Midwest Marky without whose willing help this Convention Richard I. Meyer Samson Delilah Gottesman would be insignificant. Further acknowledgement is made to the world of fantasy enthusiasts, without whose support this Convention would be impossible =, —Chicon Committee. 2S TH E ‘'The Face in SNAKE MOTHER the Abyss’’ Sequel to “The Face in the Abyss” by A. MERRITT by A, MERRITT Complete in the Oct. issue of Complete in the Nov. issue FANTASTIC NOVELS Famous FANTASTIC Mysteries On the Stands Sept. 11.... Now on the newsstands .... ROBERT W. LOWNDES,Futurian Author's Agent Science-Fiction Weird Fantasy Detective Mystery I welcome the mss. of new writers, offering special arrangements to any unable to pay reading fees (although mine are the lowest in the field). This agency has assisted such writers as Donald A. Wollheim, Lee Gregor, S. D. Gottesman, Paul Dennis Lavond, Basil Wells, John L. Chapman—new- comers all,—as well as handling the work of such sturdy oldtimers as David H. Keller, Charles R. Tanner, etc. Collaborations a specialty. 2574 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York Compliments of: I am Proud JULIUS UNGER to be Fantasy Fiction Field an Esperantist. 1702 Dahill Rd., Brooklyn, N. Y. Forrest J] Ackerman Stf_ mags, books, etc:— Bought — SOLD — Exchanged I nesses e i a “ While at the CHICON—see YEARBOOK The Imagi-natives and +1: M. KORSHAK of s LE ZOMBIE Dealer in Science and Shangri-LA 4 Coe Weird Fiction. salute 5555 Hyde Park Blvd. Chicago,Ill. THE CHICON Ask BOB TUCKER Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society “Economy prices for fans.” SSS The New Watch for AD ASTRA “The First Micro-Magazine the in Publishing History.” Compliments of: “FOTO-FAN” FUTURIAN SOCIETY The Editor. DONALD GLEDHILL "the eyes and ears of of SAM E, BROWN fandom” NEW YORK FORREST J ACKERMAN WELL WISHES greets CLIFFORD CONKLIN from the Chicon MIKE FRISBY Mark Reinsberg by Sully Chicon Chairman | ‘Hi> SUNDAY, SEPT. Ist. MONDAY,SEPT. 2nd. : MORNING SESSION? 19:60 A.M.to 12:00 Noon. MORNING SESSION: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. (Closed). ae . Informal gathering at Convention Hall. Business Meeting of the Illini Fantasy Fictioneers—IFF members Acceptance of Resolutions Petitions. only. Sale of Official Convention Fan Publications AFTERNOONSESSION: 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. 4 Luncheon Recess. for s . Call to order. atts seri AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:09 to 6:00 P.M. we Reading of the Minutes of previous day; Géorge” Tuli . Registration in Foyer. Secretary. ; (a) Sale of Chicon Program Booklet. we Director’s Report on the TIFF. (b) Distribution of Chicon souvenirs. Report of the Resolutions Committee Formal Opening of Chicon by Temporary Chairman. ap Individual presentation of proposed Resolutions by sponsors. ww Address of Welcome, by Bob Tucker. (a) Individual debate. Report of the Program Committee; Richard I. Meyer, Chairman (b) Assembly votes for or against adoption of individueal proposed Resolutions in Chicon Platform. : ap Installment of Mark Reinsberg as Permanent Chairman. Reading of Chicon Platform for Fandom. “One Year of Fan Prog: .” by Mark Reinsberg. Reps st of the Resolutior s Committee; Erle Korshak,.Chairman. Newor unfinished business.» - . Dinner Recess PAD This Convention Mean? by E. E. Smith, Ph. D. a ure—Premiere showing of “Monsters of the Moon,” a EVENING SESSION: 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. s entific fantasy of the future. Introductory remarks by Forrest J Ackerman. The E. E, Smith Honor a Celebrating the Chicon’s Guest 10. Recess for Refreshments (30 minutes). of Honor, the Colos all writers of Science Fiction—Edw:ard E, 11. “What Science Fiction Really Is,” by Raymond A, Palmer. (“Skylark”) Smith, Ph. 5. 12 This Is Fandom! Introductions ae After-dinner talks and general discussion. (a) The Convention Committee. Final adjournment and Farewell. (b) The Fans and Pros of Chicago; the Nation. SPECIAL EVENTS (Tuesday, Sept. 3rd). Supper’ Recess—preparation for costume party. TheScienceFiction Softball!(Game. Twoselect AILF an Teams battle, EVENING SESSION: 8:00 P.M. to Midnight. for the Championship. a a 7 a . The Science Fiction Masquerade Party; Speer & Rothman, co- General Open House. Chicago fans * ‘fing wide the portals” oftheir Masters of Ceremony. nv homesfor visiting fans. The Science Fiction Auction; Erle Korshak, Auctioneer . General Tours of Chicago Piberted his to Chicago's points of Adjournment to Monday Sept. 2nd. interest, in and out of the fan world. Title Heading Artwork ee John F. Dille Co. SSSSSe SSS(cel Sooo I am Proud to represent the American Rocket Society. Forrest J Ackerman Charles D. Hornig Ten Years a Fan I am Proud to Publish AGO (with Morojo) GUINCENgo ’ JOIN THE BIG PARADE Voice of the Imagi-nation and march with Scientifiction's Leading Stars Forrest J Ackerman in remitted pc The Greatest Show on Earth @ ANTON YORK — PETE MANX — TONY QUADE — GERRY CARLYLE — "VIA" GILLWAY — TUBBY — CAPTAIN FUTURE — OTHO — SSS WITH BEST WISHES GRAG, THE BRAIN... from Featured Regularly in LILLIAN CONWAY THRILLING WONDER STORIES and STARTLING STORIES KRUPA CAPTAIN FUTURE JULIAN Ss. SS :ae Komplimenton por la Shikon. But most of all I'm proud to be —Morojo— just a plain old SCIENCE FICTION FAN! This space given to the CHICON GUEST OF HONOR Forry Ackerman ‘Doc’ E. E. SMITH, Ph. D. Our Lives? : e RE the tales of strange human powers more dependable, which you are NOT using’ false? Can the mysterious feats per- now! Challenge this statement! Dare the Rosi- formed by the mystics of the Orient be ex- crucians to reveal the functions of this Cosmic plained away as only illusions? Is there an mind andits great possibilities to you. intangible bond with the universe beyond which draws mankind on? Does a mighty Let This Free Book Explain Cosmic intelligence from the reaches of space ebb and flow through the deep recesses of the Take this infinite powerinto your partnership. FANDOWM’S TOP FAN MAGAZINE mind, forming a river of wisdom which can You can use it in a rational and practical way carry men and womento the heights of per- without interference with your religious beliefs sonal achievement? or personalaffairs.
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