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“ETHERLINE” 5 ADVT. BOOK BINDING BY EXPERTS h-hhhhh.- £ -x-x- DO YOU WANT YOURS CIENCE FICTION ORBIT (Consolidated Press, Sydney. 64 pages, 10- by COLLECTION OF MAGAZINES SAFEGUARDED ? 7-g-, unstapled. 55 cents, 1/6 NZ, 2/- A. ) , IF SO, THEN CONTACT DON LATIMER AS Frankly, I did not want to review this. I would like to enthuse, but honestly forbids. The for­ SOON AS POSSIBLE . mat is awkward in size, and the mag is apt to disin­ HE WILL BIND THEM FOR YOU AT' tegrate in the hands. The paper is poor, being semi­ transparent it is hard on the eyes. The art work is PRICES TO PLEASE. A LARGE VARIETY smudgy, the only signature visible is Dick Sheldon . However, the illos da bear some, relation to the sto­ OF BINDINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR. ries - a refreshing novelty. Most of the stories are INSPECTION. by well known authors, but are literary potboilers DON LATIMER, INVASION EROM THE MICROCOSM ( Derleth) . Micro­ Rear 645 BELL STREET. scopic invaders destroyed by a charlady with a fly - PASCOE VALE SOUTH., spray - Phew I LUENA OF THE GARDENS (Brandts). Carn­ VIC. Phone: FL 275?. ivorous cabbages and venomous Virginia Creepers, com­ plicate a miseegenetion - a real emetic I ADVT THE CAPTAIN’S GETAWAY (Abernathy)□ An unwan­ ted visitor is given a scace travel secret - he is OFOFOEOFOFOeOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOFOEOFOFOFOFOFOFOI'OEOF not told that he is going into a time stasis - weak. OF OF DP IROM TOMORROW (Mack Reynolds). Time traveller OF 0 P E RATION FANTAST OF from the future attempts to change present, but is OF + 4- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + OF not believed. He disappears and - You guessed at I OF OF FRITZCHEN (Charles Beaumont). Unnleasant ch­ OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST SCIENCE FICTION OF ild finds an unpleasant creature that :has an unnle­ OF OF asant parent - fair. GATEWAY TO YAMARA (Evans), ^o - OF ORGANIZATION OF men from another dimension need strong men - reader OF OF will.need strong stomach; ASTEROID 745 - MAURITIA by OF All Branches Of Science Fiction Fandom 01' Martin Pearson. One of Hitler’s descendants (I) gets OF are served by this organization. For OF his quietus, from a ghost -I Nerts I MONSTER NO MORE OF OF (’Jells). Mutants on a lest planet - the edd ones out OF full particulars,- contact the Australian OF are the humans - fair idea, mangled in the writing « OF OF agent, DAVIDi COHEN, THE HEART OF THE GAME (English). An Earthman l finds OF OF himself the butt of a telepathic planet - there is a OF BOX 4940, G. OF battle of idealogies with man as a pawn - and a King, OF Not my dish, but some will like it. 0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0/“dF0fe0F0’FGP0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F0F To sum up: for juvenile consumption. Bob McCubbin ETHERLINE ETHFRLINE 5

w Melbourne Town S/w Mm Mem Group REPORT TO THURSDAY, 3rd June, 1934. closely kept secret was the new Aussie pro - mag, ORBIT, a so-called reprint of the US mag of the At the beginning of April this year, the Syd­ same name. How an organization of the calibre of Con­ ney Science Fiction Thursday Night Group moved back to solidated. Press has the gall to issue a magazine in their old club-room in the Sydney Bridge Club rooms , a format such as ORBII beats me. The less said about Post Office Chambers, near Wynyard station. This room the material the better, and it also astounds me how has seen the most successful fan meetings, and will they get a number '10’, as the original American mag be remembered by visitors to the 1953 Convention as only lasted about 5 issues. If they are invading the the site of the displays and the business session. sf market, at least pick a mag which is still going. For some months previously the group had been It appears that Frew Publications are not the meeting in the club-rooms of the Futurian Society of worst in the world as far as prices go, as the 2/- Sydney, but these were small and not in the city pro­ wantedfor the collection of cheap newsprint known as per, and activities not emanating from the .Futurian ORBIT is really laughable. The only consolation is Society met with continual obstruction there, so it the fact that it's absorbent.and.it has no staples. was decided to move the social group back to the city Books out in Melbourne include CHILDHOOD'S END room. by Arthur C. Clarke priced at 13/3, FUTURE TENSE ed­ The move has has a beneficial effect on the ited by Kendell Foster Crossen, priced at 13/3, the group as a whole, which previously had been licking coll.ection of short stories, JIZZLE by John Wyndham both members and enthusiasm. Since returning to 333 priced au 14/6, HOLE IN HEAVEN by F. Dubrez Fawcett’ George St., David Cohen's BLUE CENTAUR BOOKSHOP and priced at 12/-, STORIES & CREAM by Edward Hyams, pri the library of the NORTH S 1ORE FUTURIAN SOCIETY ( the iced at 14/6, the juvenile ISLAND OF FEAR by Patrick holders of the 1955 Convention) have been doing a ro­ Meore at 9/6 and THE COMPLETE BOOK OF OUTER SPACE at 17/6. aring trade, and a fabulous display of science fiction art work featuring several hundred items was arranged Magazines to arrive include NE J WORLDS 23 at 2/6 one night. Newcomers are not infrequent, and are alw­ WEIRD TALES 4 at 2/3, the latest Tit Bits MENACE FROM ays welcome. Attendances have varied between fifteen THE PAST by Carl Maddox at 1/3 IF 6 at 2/3, BEYOND and thirty, and a number of veteran readers of science 3 at 2/3, AUTHENTIC 44 at 2/3. fiction who had drifted cut of contact previously , There should be an influx of books in the next have put in appearances. couple of weeks, as there are quite a few out in UK. Two new paperbacks from Panther arrived, both The office bearers so far elected for the 1955 at 2/3. Con are: W. Hubble, Organizer; A. Haddon, Secretary:; The 49th Man is in town as a support at the P. Burke, Chairman; M. Bos, Local Publicity; D. Cohen State Theatre, while as the 3rd support to the very Tre asurer. funny British film, GENEVIEVE is THE ORACLE, an exc­ ellent fantasy. D. Nicholson. IJC ETHERLINE ETHERLINE 6 “ 7 FROM FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION, 3rd Series, edited by Boucher & McComas, from Double day at $ 3.25. 9/obaJ Pound Up It has been announced (unfortunately) that the VARGO STATTEN SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZJN& will carry on John Wyndham’s excellent HIE KRAKEN WAKES from May under a new publisher, SCION DISTRIBUTORS. was broadcast over the B^B.C. on the 28th April. SCIENCE-FANTASY 8 contains "Tomorrow" a long New books out in UK arc as follows: novel by E. C. Tubb, "The Shimmering Tree" by Margaret THE SILVER SWORD by James Ramsay Ullman, from Collins Lowe, "Space Prize" by F. G. Rayer, "Once Upon A Tine" at 12/6 stg on April 5th. by Jonathan Burke, "Take A Letter" by P. H. Cutler , ON THE ORIGIN OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM by H. Alfoen from "Dawn Of Peace Eternal" by John Ashcroft, "The Conqu­ Clarendon Press at 30/- stg, on 22nd April. erors" by Lan bright, with a guest editorial by Jilson NIGHTMARES OF EMINENT PERSONS by Bertrand Russell at Tucker. 9/6 stg, from Bodley Head on 18th May. THE ROBOT AND THE MAN by Martin Greenberg, from Gray­ son & Grayson, at 9/6 stg, on May l/th. BEACHHEADS OF SPACE by August Derleth, from fei d enfold and Nicholson at 9/6 stg, on 7th May. THS NE.' MEN by C. P. Snow, from Macmillans on 30th Ap­ ril, AUTHENTIC SCIENCE FICTION 44. Cheap editions of THE SMASHED' 70RLD by Henry Another cover in the "To The Stars" series .. Slater from Jarrolds at 6/- stg, THE OTHER HALF OF The lead story by Alan Barclay, "The Lever and the' THE PLANET by Paul Capon from Heinemanns at 6/- stg, Fulcrum" is excellent , astonishingly good by AUTHEN­ and LITTLE TALES OF SMETHERS by Lord Dunsany, also from TIC standards. Jarrolds at 6/- stg. "Addict" by Frank Quattrocchi has as addicts The pocket book edition of THE SANDS OF ILIRS, those who do not take drugs issued by the State. A by Arthur C. Clarke was issued on April 12th by Coral fair yarn, but I still find it hard to believe that Books. those in revolt against the State - usually a hero The special illustrated edition of ANIMAL FA­ heroine with a nebulous background - can build a snae RM by George Orwell, from Seeker & Warburg, was isswd ce-shin to journey to a new home ’un there’. on April 29th at 10/6 stg. Kenneth Bulmer’s short "First Down" is fair. Nelsons are going all out in an immense publi- Stowaway on first moon rocket - some security man is icity drive on its series of juveniles by E. C, Elli­ going to suffer. THE STAR VIRUS by F. Lindsay is fair ot, starring KEMLO. The next two in the series are as viruses aren’t foolin’ , they mean to be nasty. follows: KEMLO AND THE MARTIAN GHOSTS and KEMLO AND FOREVER TODAY by Lan Shaw - immortality and THE SKY HORSE, both at 5/- stg. a fatal lapse of memory - so-so. The best issue I’ve New American books include SECOND GALAXY REA­ yet seen. DER edited by Horace Gold, from Crown in March at the Tony Santos price of $ 3.50; DESIGN OF THE UNIVERSE by Fritz Kahn in two editions, the special at / 7.50, the ordinary LATE ARRIVALS: Fantasy & Science Fiction 8, at / 5.00 from Crown Publishers; IDEAS AND OPINIONS by There Shall be Darkness - Malian ^ress; The Sands Of Professor Albert Einstein from Crown at / 4.00; BEST Mars - Corsi FB; ETHERLINE ETHERLINE or qualify , or comment in good fan style on seme of he ndian akes onference the things discussed in the articles, as in the next T I L C issue of MEANJIN more space will be available for a There were 175 present - fans, wives, authors series of letters along these lines may be available. and publishers. There were 149 at the Sunday noon ban­ F. B. Bryning quet. Robert Bloch was Master of Ceremonies. Present were E. E. Smith, Philip Jose Farmer, Harlan Ellison, Evelyn Gold, Lloyd Esbach, Ted Dikty’ Marty Greenberg, Bob Tucker, E. E. Evans, Leigh Brac­ kett, Edmond Hamilton, Isaac Asimov, Charles de 7itt, CHILDHOOD'S END by Arthur C. Clarke. Sidgewick and Lon Tabakow and others. Jackson, London. McGills, 13/5 There were 75 delegates from Canada, and int­ eresting displays and talks, but no auction. This, again, ia an extension of a magazine On the whole, I enjoyed it immensely, and would story, telling of the coming of the Overlords & the like to get to the San Francisco Convention changes they made on Earth. The story is continued to Arthur C. Clarke was to have been there, but the revelation of the persons and purposes of the was unable to make it. Overlords, and the final end of the human race as we (Wouldn't we like to get a few of those names know it, but not in Rayer's morbid style. at an Australian Con. Ed.) Bob MeCubbin C. L. Dill 'JCcNiri On Science fiction The highbrow literary quarterly, MEANJIN, ed­ ited by C. B. Christesen and published at the Univer­ sity of Melbourne, Carlton, N.3. at 5/- per copy, is going to publish in its next issue (Winter) a feature called THE PHENOMENON OF SCIENCE FICTION. This will consist of two articles - one by R. Brissenden, Canb­ erra member of ASFS and Lecturer in English at Canber­ ra University, and the other by F. B. Bryning. As this will be the first occasion upon which recognition of SF by a really "literary" review has been given in Australia, I would suggest that, as the magazine has a very limited newsstand circulation, a copy be secured by writing at once to the editor at the above address. Furthermore, it might be a very good idea if fans, after reading the articles, genuinely criticise ETHERLINE io 11 is brought out on an irregular schedule. This publi­ So What's Nev/ Feon Ne Sesres cation could go places if they would only get rid of that cheap paper. A few fanzines use better paper. Odds and ends I have aplenty this time, so here Latest GALAXY NOJEL is JACK OF EAGLES by Bl­ we go, off and running. ish. _ .. . First off, I thought it might be of interest to IMAGINATION has joined the ranks of the red­ mention that the classic ”1984'' is now required reading uced -number-of-pages-for-economy mags, in that the by all students at several colleges in the States. It April issue was cut down to 1J2 pages. And m the looks like our long fight for public recognition of stf letter section, the ed states that this department as an important branch of literature is at long last will be expanded in the near future. An .all - letter reaching a successful completion. Maybe not a complete promag — wait long enough and it might just happen. victory as yet, but at least this is a move in the ri­ The May issue of FANTASTIC UNIvaRSa ran a ght direction. novel by Philip Jose Farmer, "Rastignac the Devil" . New pocketbooks released recently from Ballan - Worth the price of the man alone, but it's billed as tines are SEARCH THE SKY by Pohl/Kornbluth; STAR SCIE­ a complete novel. 43 pages ? Hardly a novel. NCE FICTION 2, containing some 14 stories, all of them Another horror film out, titled PHANTOM OF by present greats in the field, including Anthony Bou­ THE RUE MORGUE, taken from Foe's famous "Murders in cher, Algis Budrys, Hal Clement, del Rey, Kornbluth , the Rue Morgue". The movie is in 3-D, color, but is Sturgeon, etc. Excellent buy at 55 credits. Also cut rather a poor effort. _ . from Ballentine is RIDERS TO THE STARS by Curt Siodmak IF is sponsoring a contest in which prizes 01 again at 35 N /2000 will be awarded to the winners. The contest , CITY, by the International Fantasy Award winner which closed May 15, was open to all un.de rgraduates Clifford Simak, has been issued in p/b form by Perma - students in American Colleges. Students are to pred­ Books at 25 /. ict the world in the year 2054, in the form Of a Dell Publications have out SIX GREAT SHORT STO­ novelettes about 10,000 words. RIES OF SCIENCE FICTION in p/b's at 35 N Included are SPACE PIONEERS, with an introduction by Andie "The Blast" by Stuart Cloete, "Coventry" by Heinlein ; Norton, has been published by World Publishers at a "The Other Yorld" by Leinster, "Barrier" by Boucher , reasonable / 2.75, containing 5 novelettes, but at ihe "Surface Tension" by Blish and "Maturity" by Sturgeon. moment I don't know who the contributors are. Lion Books contribute CONJURE WIFE by Leiber at OUTPOST MARS by Cyril Judd has been issued in 25 / to the ever growing stream of p/b's. pocket book form by Dells at 25 /• Contrary to the present downward trend, another In my column of 18/2/5'1, was stated that new mag just hit the newsstands. This one is SCIENCE Harlan Ellison had sold a story to F&SF, This has now FICTION DIGEST, put out by the same firm that published been revealed as a hoax, so I apologize for mislead­ the cruddy VORTEX. The same type of cheap paper used in ing you. THE IMMORTAL tTORM, announced as being out VORTEX is in SFDigest, but the quality of the material in the same column, has, unfortunately not yet made is a big improvement. The DIGEST contains reprints, in it, but is expected early in the summer. short story and article form from other stf and non sf sources. The line up is quite impressive, Willy Ley , That's about it for a time, ForrestJ. Ackerman and Olaf Stapledon to mention a few. Ray Schaffer Jnr. It sells at 35 /, contains 162 pages and like VORTEX , ETHERLINE ETHERLINE 12 ADVT. ADVT. 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NEW WORLDS SCIENCE FICTION 23. PLANET SCIENCE FICTION BRE 9 . Interesting cover by Quinn, in a totally diff­ ' Two novelets, "The Prisioncr of the Stars' erent style to last month's by Kinnear. by Stanley Mullen and "Beyond The X Eliptic" by Fox This issue is not so good as last month's,al­ B. Holden are both readable. Two shorts, "The Fatal Third" by Theo L. though none of the stories deserves rating below fair­ ly good. Kornbluth's "Takeoff" develops well but app­ Thomas - I’ve read worse, and last in my estimation , ears to have been slightly censored. Bert Chandler' S "The Golden Apples Of the Sun" by Ray Bradbury" - the poorest Bradbury I’ve read ( Sacrilige I There are no "Zoological Specimen" would have been first-rate, but was spoiled by a weak ending. "The Gamble" by Jonatten ’ poor Bradburys' I Ed.) The cover a la Monroe as usual. F. Burke had an ingenious theme - a compulsory world­ Mervyn Binns. wide lottery for men to pioneer Venus. Naturally the wheel is rigged. E.R.James' "Space Capsule" - a myst­ erious derelict in space. A fair issue only. WEIRD TALES 4. Tony Santos. If you admire the cover, you will probab­ ly enjoy the contents of this issue. The . best of these tales is only f^ir I "Brenda" is a delight ful child regarded by parents as perfect until she meets

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Sixteen fans had a very enjoyable evening 3.6,34. cn June 4th at Vai Morton's home. Activities were ma­ Bob McCubbin in the chair, seventeen present. ny and varied, some drooled over Vai’s collection of The ad in the AGE got into the wrong column, comics and records. but brought one reply - unsatisfactory. Mrs. Morton and Crozier had a cof f ee-niakhlg Another reply came in to the radio request - contest, chess was played, an auction conducted and again it was not suitable. everyone thoroughly enjoyed METROPOLIS. Dismay was expressed at the recenu action of Owing to a petrol consumption miscalculat­ a Melbourne firm in having questionable books sent ion several people had an early morning hike from the from the USA to cover addresses. Now that the Customs suburb of Hawksburn. have been apprised of their methods, we - the sf fans A collection and commission from the auction can expect to have our parcels held up and apened raised £1-9-3 for the convention funds. . It is not expected that we will lose any - the Group Our thanks are given to Mr. & Mrs. Morton will probably find an opportunity to put our case dip­ for the use of their home, and to Robin for her ass­ lomatically, if the need arises. istance at supper time, also to ban and Eric for the Ie welcome John Evans of Ringwood. arrangement of the film show. There was an auction of USA stuff on behalf ARMAK of Ken? Potts - mainly a battle between Binns & San- tos- ARMAK SYDNEY FANS *!*!%! *! * 10.6.54. For a very enjoyable evening, spend Thursday Bob McCubbin in the chair, twelve present. To date, convention funds total £9-19-3. night at the SYDNEY SCIENCE FICTION THURSDAY NIGHT The Sun News Pictorial of June•4th and June GROUP, which meets at the Sydney Bridge Club, 333 7th featured a debate between Harvey Blanks and John Pinkney on the possibility of time ti-avel, and it's George St,, diagonally opposite the GPO in Martin possible link with flying saucers. It's nice to see Place. the daily papers getting into the SF field. Bill Packer wants informative discussions on The proceedings start around 8 PM, and the science, pseudo-science and fantasy in current scie­ nce fictioh - something in the shape of a forum. So Library of the NORTH SHORE FUTURIAN SOCIETY is at what about it gang ? Votes for or against, please. your disposal at a small fee. The inaugural Convention Committee meetingat McCubbin' s .last Sunday laid a solid basis for future Displays of science fiction are held. activitie s. The auction was not as bright as usual. ARMAK

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WHEELAHAN WORKS WONDERS ’I!!!’! 17/6/54. Bob McCubbin in the chair - 15 present. YOU DON’T RELTrvE IT ???????????????? Regarding our worry about the Customs Deptar— tment and parcels from overseas, there are no further THEN TAKE YOuR rALIO REPAIRS TO HIM fears. Crozier landed 9 narcels , McCubbin 2, through AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF. CAR RADIO the Customs and everything in the garden is lovely. There will be chess and chatter at McCubbin’s SPECIALIST. on a Saturday night in July. The address.is 90 Lily - dale Grove, Hawthorn, and the nearest railway station KEVIN WHEELAHAN WILL PICK UP AND ALSO is Auburn. You will be advised when the date is fixed. J)El, LVEH. A PROMPT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE "76 welcome r-gter Sinclair of North Carlton. IS GUARANTEED, AS IS THE REPAIRS. There was an auction of American Pulps. Bob McCubbin KEVIN WEELA1IAN, 91 Mcnash St., SUNSHINE, VICT ORIA. Phone: MM 169'1 □ FROZEN LIMIT (Volsted Gridban). It is, too I The Doctbr'trie's deepfreeze surgery - cannot revive pat - ient . Ignoramus wife finds the solution I Hardly THE BIG YEAR. IN SCIENCE FICTION SF at all. McGills 2/5 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 19 5 6 1956 MENACE FROM THE FAST (Carl Maddox) a TitBits Science Fiction Library. These are maintaining a high standard. 'THE I'TirTH AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE In this one, the Gorgons of Greek legend turn out to FICTION CONVENTION TO BE be invaders of other-dimensional origin, who need hu­ man bones to make them immortal. . HELD IN MELBOURNE. 1/5. Readable, McGills 0 L Y M C 0 N I'1 U L L DETAILS TO BE RELEASED SOON. DON’T FORGET, MELBOURNE AT OLYMPIC TIME.

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