NEWS PRICE: WHILE THREE IT’S ISSUES HOT! FANTASY NEWS TEN CENTS the science fiction weekly newspaper Volume 4, Number 21 Sunday, May 12. 1940 Whole Number 99 FAMOUS FANTASTIC FACTS SOCIAL TO BE GIVEN BY QUEENS SFL THE TIME STREAM The next-to-last QSFL meeting which provided that the QSFL in­ Fantastic Novels, long awaited The Writer’s Yearbook for 1940 of the 39-40 season saw an attend­ vestigate the possibilities of such an companion magazine to Famous contains several items of consider­ ance of close to thirty authors and idea. The motion was passed by a Fantastic Mysteries, arrived on the able interest to the science fiction fans. Among those present were majority with Oshinsky. Hoguet. newsstands early this week. This fan. There is a good size picture of Malcolm Jameson, well know stf- and Unger on investigating com­ new magazine presents the answer Fred Pohl, editor of Super Science author; Julius Schwartz and Sam mittee. It was pointed out that if to hundreds of stfans who wanted and Astonishing, included in a long Moskowitz, literary agents special­ twenty fans could be induced to pay to read the famous classics of yester­ pictorial review of all Popular Pub­ izing in science fiction; James V. ten dollars apiece it would provide year and who did not like to wait lications; there is also, the informa­ Taurasi. William S. Sykora. Mario two hundred dollars which might months for them to appear in serial tion that Harl Vincent has had ma­ Racic, Jr., Robert G. Thompson, be adequate to rent a “science fiction terial in Detective Fiction Weekly form. John Giunta, pro cartoonist. Tom special” bus. and written for true love slicks; al­ The magazine itsefl makes a fine Hoguet, Bob Studley, Abe Oshin- QSFL To Conduct A Dance so a review of Amazing Stories re­ appearance. The cover by Virgil sky, Stan Bachrach, A. Lincoff, Bob Stanley Bachrach. formerly of quirements for articles . . . Coinci­ Finlay is excellent. It is a colored McTyre, Dick Crain, M.Wold, Hy­ Washington. D. C., framed a mo­ dents: The name of a music teacher version of the inside drawing illus­ man Tiger, Leonard Grunberry, Ju­ tion to the effect that the QSFL in “Kid Galahad.” photoplay, is trating “The Blind Spot in Fam­ lius Unger, prominent dealer in stf, conduct a dance to which scientific- Taurasi! The name of one of the ous Fantastic Mysteries. The inside and in thee ladies auxiliary section, tionists and their “one and only’s” soldiers in “The Fighting 69th” is format is good, the type necessarily Frances and Rose Alberti, Millie would be invited. He pointed out Moskowitz! . . . No More Back small. Finlay’s interiors are beauti­ Taurasi, Pearl Moskowitz, Mrs. that this would be the first dance of Covers on ‘Amazing Stories’! They ful! Small cuts for the contents Unger with Jay, her son. Pauline its type ever held by an SFL chap­ will be discarded in favor of advert­ page and readers column would be Lincoff. Frances Sykora, new mem­ ter, and that it could finance itself isements beginning with the August in order. A reader’s column, where ber S. Lieberman, and others. by the selling of tickets. The mo­ issue. It is debatable whether the old-timers and new-timers could tion was passed by a majority and Report on Newark SFL Given main reason why there have been meet, is a necessity. a committee chosen to take care of After the due formalities, James back covers on Amazing and Fan­ As for the reading matter “The proceedings. The tentative date is V. Taurasi, Director, called upon tastic Adventures in the past is not Blind Spot” by Austin Hall and June 15. 1940. Sam Moskowitz to give a resume of because Ziff-Davis wanted to please Homer Eon Flint, was one of the Among the other activities of the what transpired at the first meeting the fans — but because they could best fantasies this writer has ever day was the raffle in which Bob of the Newark SFL. Moskowitz not get any ads! . . . “Trapped in read. It was super-excellent. The Studley again copped two of the proceeded to give a full account of Time.” a novelet by Malcolm Jame­ sequel. “The Spot of Life,” ought prizes. the meeting, similar in context to son. has been by Ziff-Davis, who. to follow soon. The short yarn was The annual election of the QSFL the story printed in FANTASY incidentally, will have his picture, so-so. not good — but not bad. A will be held at the June, 1940 NEWS. He added, however, that and a write-up of his life, in an small illustration would have helped meeting, which is the last of the Will Sykora had phone-called the early issue of Amazing . . .“Block­ it. Ray Cummings’ “The People 39 - 40 season. Members were ask­ meeting, extending his best wishes ade Runner,” a short story by Mal­ of the Golden Atom” is predicted ed to consider likely nominees for to all preseent, and that cards were colm Jameson, has been taken by for the next issue, out in two election. also received from Wilbur J. Wid­ Astounding Science Fiction; “Space months. It is one of the most fam- All science fiction fans resident in mer and Jim Blish, expressing re­ War Strategy” is a short article by our of Cummings’ romances. New York or vicinity able to attend grets at their inability to attend, Jameson scheduled soon for Super the meeting are urged to attend the Mary Gnaedinger, the editor, has but hoping that they might be able Science Stories ... A new strip by last meeting of the season which stated that if the new magazine sells to make the second meeting. John Giunta, under his pen name, should be a memorable one. And well, it will appear monthly. At “We aim to build the chapter in­ John June, begins in the next issue don’t forget the meetings of the present Famous Fantastic Mysteries to one of the top three in the coun­ of Target Comics, out the end of alternates with Fantastic Novels, and Newark SFL, the third Thursday of try.” One object of surprise was this month. “The Magician from both appear bi-monthly. As the every month, at Bergen St. School, the high number of new fans pre­ Mars,” his strip in Amazing Man on Bergen St., near Clinton Ave., circulation rises, both mags will be sent at our first meeting and lack, in Comics, has been discontinued . . . Newark, N. J., which meetings will published monthly. (jvt) general of duplication of members Charles D. Hornig informs; “I’m probably continue through the sum­ of the QSFL.” planning to make my trip back east mer months. Cambridge, Mass.: Congratulations Sykora put in here that the last about the middle of August, to en­ on the printed FN. It looks and mentioned fact was no surprise to Bayonne, N. J.: I have a second joy a week around New York, two reads 200% better. I can just im­ him, if the First National Stf Con­ hand magazine store and I get a lot days in Millheim, Penna., with my agine what the printed Second An­ vention in Newark during '38 serv­ of the latest comics every day. I’ll friend Rich Frank, and 3 or 4 days niversary issue will be like. This *s ed as any indication of New Jersey’s review the comics for FANTASY in Chicago for the convention as a a revolutionary move on your part, activity. NEWS, if you want me to. Please wind-up. I’ll go via All-American and I wish you all success with it. Possibilities of Renting Bus let me know, I’ll gladly do it. Just bus, probably leaving L. A. on Au­ Syl Brown, Jr. To Chicago Discussed finished reading the April Unknown gust 14th, and getting back in town Washington, D. C.: Gosh-wow- Abe Oshinsky suggested that a “The Indigestible Triton” by Rene on September 7th or thereabouts’ boyoboy! Congratulations, congra­ bus might be rented to take a dele­ Lafayette. I enjoyed it very much . . . Franklin Hancock, author of tulations, congratulations. Whoop- gation of fans from New York to and think it ties in with “None but “Chichen Itza” in Tesseract Annual eeeeee! (The printing got him-Ed) Chicago. Moskowitz placed the sug­ Lucifer” and “Death’s Deputy.” (now out, believe it or else) is real­ Jack Speer gestion into the form of a motion, Walter Deneka ly William H. Miller, (sm) FAN MAG REVIEW PAID ADVERTISEMENTS FANTASY NEWS by Harry Warner, Jr. is published every week by William S. Sykora, at 31-51 41st Tesseract Annual: no.l. The long Street, Long Island City, N. Y. Julius Unger delayed first issue, containing 24 Editor — Will Sykora large pp, some mimeod, some print­ Associates FANTASY FICTION FIELD ed, with heavy covers. 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Club exceptions are the “Skylark” stories and “The Moon Pool.” Be sure to mention alternate issues as those you list may have been sold. No orders By Will Sykora organ of Solaroid Club. 2c from 3 1 Bogert Place, Westwood, N. J. accepted for less than $1.00. Remember, this price list is good for one week only. The present European War is Take your choice from the following dates: very reminiscent of the many stu­ BLUE RIBBON NEWS pendous interstellar batles so vividly Amazing Stories — 1927 through 1939. described by our imaginative science The line-up for the September, Wonder Stories — 1930 through 1940. fiction authors. It might be possible 1940, Science Fiction: Astounding Stories — 1934 through 1940. to draw several very interesting par- “Rhythm Rides the Rocket’’ by Amazing Stories Quarterly — All issues. alells as well as contrasts between Bob Olsen, “The Man Who Sold Wonder Stories Quarterly — All issues. the current war and the science fic­ the Earth" Thornton Ayre, “Life Stf Detective — All issues. tion variety. Wars also breed inven­ Cycle" Wilbur S. Peacock, “Pack­ Air Wonder Stories — Aug - May 1929 - 1930. tive genius, and it is quite possible age of Power" David C. Cooke, Weird Tales — 1934 through 1940. that some of the terrible instruments "The Shadow from Hesplon" L.A. Ghost Stories — 1926 through 1931. of destruction devised by stf writers Eshbach, “Death and the Dictator” Golden Argosy — 1895 through 1901. may actually come into existence. Raymond Z. Gallun, “Space Ship Black Cat— 1897 through 1905. No doube many readers of FN Derby” Milton Kaletsky. plus all copies of Marvel, Dynamic, Startling, Fantastic Adventures, have some very definite views on Famous Fantastic Mysteries, Planet, Astonishing, Super Science, Strange this subject. Probably a great many THIRD IN “BIZARRE SERIES" Stories, Magic Carpet, Strange Tales, Oriental, Science Fiction, Future have been avidly following latest GOES TO PRESS! Fiction. Fantasy, Tales of Wonder, Captain Future, Scoops. foreign developments. Some may have saved newspaper clippings de­ Richard Frank says:- (Reprint from May Writer’s Digest) scribing new war instruments and “Tomorrow we go to press on devices. Others may be interested in the third Bizarre’ Booklet (Tues­ the development of future civiliza­ day, May 7, 1940). Out of a pile HE LEADS THE FIELD! tion as a result of the present cata­ of tales from Binder, Long. Farley, clysm. Perhaps all nations will be Bloch, and other ‘bests' in the fan­ OTTO BINDER, the largest-selling pseudo-scientific (science­ involved eventually, and H.G.Wells tasy field, I’ve picked a yarn that I fiction) and fantasy writer in the entire pulp field, says: "Things to Come’’ will really come am sure will make a mark high in to pass. the science fiction world — it’s J. “In the early days, I found Charles D. Hornig’s criticisms of We believe that not only do the H. Hagard’s classic-to-be 'Earth’s great help to me — they often led to big sales. I recommend Mr. readers of this newspaper have very Cousin.’ In this yarn we have no Hornig’s criticism service to all writers who want to break into definite ideas on this subject, but al­ action tale, but a truly mature yarn science-fiction and fantasy writing.” so that they can be induced to re­ of outer-stellar exploration, written duce these ideas into a brief article as only this past master of science THIS FIELD IS WIDE OPEN: fiction could write it. It’s 2,000 discussing future trends of the pre­ — good stories are urgently needed, and I can do the same for you as 1 sent war from a science fiction stand words longer than any booklet is­ did for Otto Binder and many other big-sellers. sued thus far, but it'll still sell for point. With this in view, we are I’ve worked exclusively in the fantasy-pulp field longer than instituting a contest starting imme­ 25 cents. It’ll still be printed on anyone else — editing magazines of this type (Wonder Stories and diately, for the best brief essay on the popular antique book paper others) and offering criticism. 'A Science Fiction Fan’s Prophecy.’ with the new format now noted as Send me your manuscripts for service — let me show you how to Your essay must be limited to 350 ‘the most beautifully printed items turn them into good cash! I criticize science-fiction, fantastic adventure, words. The editor of this news­ ever issued by a fan,’ as Paul Free- and weird tales exclusively. paper will be the sole judge. Entries hafer so aptly puts it.” Expert, thorough, lengthy criticisms on your stories slanted for must be postmarked not later than such magazines as Amazing Stories, Thrilling Wonder Stories, Astound­ ing Science Fiction. Weird Tales, etc.: July 1st, 1940, at which time the BEG PARDON contest ends. 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