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Fantascience Digest, v. 3, issue 3, whole no. 15, November-December 1941

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FANTASCIENCE DIGEST   PAGE 11

part two is even-numbered, insert a blank page between the two serial parts, and on the first side of it cement the last columns of part one and on the second side the beginning of part two. Combined with a few variations to suit specific conditions, this method will usually succeed beautifully in eliminating unwanted printed matter from the pages of the serial. Apply this method to the juncture of parts two and three, three and four, etc., until the last page of the story is reached. Treat this like the first page if necessary, and then after it put a couple of blank sheets of pulp paper.

Now take two sheets of bond paper (cut to magazine size) and along one side of each stick down a strip of the brown gummed-tape. Use one of these pages (tape-side in) for a title-page, typing or writing on it the name of the story, the author, and any other information you wish to record permanently, and placing it in the position of page one. Use the other page (likewise tape-side in) for the last page of the serial.

This completed, all is ready for stapling. Gather the pages together, shaking and tapping them until the left-hand and upper edges are even. Keeping them in this position, place them down flat, the first page uppermost and the left-hand edge toward you. Leaving an inch or so space free along this edge, weight down the pages with some heavy objects, such as books, to keep them in place. Next, using heavy pins or slender nails, drive holes for three staples along the edge; one set of holes should be in the middle, and the others about an inch and a quarter from either end. Never attempt to drive in the staples without first preparing holes for them, as this is one of the surest ways to botch the job completely. But on the other hand, the holes should not be so large as to allow the pages to shift. After the staples have been driven through their holes, turn them down at the back in the usual way.

Then take a piece of gummed tape and fasten it lengthwise around the stapled edges to act as a backstrip. After this, take another piece of similar length, and fold it in half lengthwise, gummed side out. Moisten one-half of it and affix along the left-hand (stapled) edge, folded side to the left. Wet the other edge and press down a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of bond paper over it, leaving about an inch and a half projecting over the left-hand edge. Now cement this projecting edge around the back of the magazine-- that is, the backstrip-- to the back side. Then trim off any paper extending beyond the edges of the pages of the story. If the serial had a color illustration, it can be cemented to the front cover of the bound story; and if desired, a small strip of paper bearing the typed title of hte story may be cemented to the backstrip. Finally, stack a pile of books on top of the bound story and allow it to remain under pressure at least overnight, preferably longer.

The chief objection to binding a serial in this manner will probably be that it is a time-consuming operation. Granted, it is. But the result will usually be found to be worth the trouble expended. And if it is absolutely necessary to cut down on time, simply eliminate the cementing operations described in paragraph six above.

If you're an entirely new hand at this business, here's a few

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FANTASCIENCE DIGEST PAGE 11 part two is even-numbered, insert a blank page between the two serial parts, and on the first side of it cement the last columns of part one and on the second side the beginning of part two. Combined with a few variations to suit specific conditions, this method will usually succeed beautifully in eliminating unwanted printed matter from the pages of the serial. Apply this method to the juncture of parts two and three, three and four, etc., until the last page of the story is reached. Treat this like the first page if necessary, and then after it put a couple of blank sheets of pulp paper. Now take two sheets of bond paper (cut to magazine size) and along one side of each stick down a strip of the brown gummed-tape. Use one of these pages (tape-side in) for a title-page, typing or writing on it the name of the story, the author, and any other information you wish to record permanently, and placing it in the position of page one. Use the other page (likewise tape-side in) for the last page of the serial. This completed, all is ready for stapling. Gather the pages together, shaking and tapping them until the left-hand and upper edges are even. Keeping them in this position, place them down flat, the first page uppermost and the left-hand edge toward you. Leaving an inch or so space free along this edge, weight down the pages with some heavy objects, such as books, to keep them in place. Next, using heavy pins or slender nails, drive holes for three staples along the edge; one set of holes should be in the middle, and the others about an inch and a quarter from either end. Never attempt to drive in the staples without first preparing holes for them, as this is one of the surest ways to botch the job completely. But on the other hand, the holes should not be so large as to allow the pages to shift. After the staples have been driven through their holes, turn them down at the back in the usual way. Then take a piece of gummed tape and fasten it lengthwise around the stapled edges to act as a backstrip. After this, take another piece of similar length, and fold it in half lengthwise, gummed side out. Moisten one-half of it and affix along the left-hand (stapled) edge, folded side to the left. Wet the other edge and press down a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of bond paper over it, leaving about an inch and a half projecting over the left-hand edge. Now cement this projecting edge around the back of the magazine-- that is, the backstrip-- to the back side. Then trim off any paper extending beyond the edges of the pages of the story. If the serial had a color illustration, it can be cemented to the front cover of the bound story; and if desired, a small strip of paper bearing the typed title of hte story may be cemented to the backstrip. Finally, stack a pile of books on top of the bound story and allow it to remain under pressure at least overnight, preferably longer. The chief objection to binding a serial in this manner will probably be that it is a time-consuming operation. Granted, it is. But the result will usually be found to be worth the trouble expended. And if it is absolutely necessary to cut down on time, simply eliminate the cementing operations described in paragraph six above. If you're an entirely new hand at this business, here's a few