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

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Page 28    FANTASCIENCE DIGEST

"Salvaged Souvenirs" is a nicely presented article. Enjoyable and all that.

"Let's De-Louse Science Fiction" is basically right. Our biggest weapon lies in the fact that all specialized types of science-fiction magazines in the past, such as AIR WONDER STORIES, AMAZING DETECTIVE, MARVEL TALES, FLASH GORDON, etc., have failed. Perhaps the most deadly damage done to degrade science fiction is the terrible pseudo-science (and I do mean pseudo) run in the comic magazines. This craze is appreciably running down, but the damage has been considerable. As I pointed out in an article several years back, the pseudo-science cartoon has progressed rapidly on its job of ruining the already precarious reputation of science fiction. It has done inestimably more damage than the hair-brained movie thrillers which are our second biggest danger.

EARL SINGLETON wrote the following, and then committed pseudo-cide (and I do mean pseudo): Did I say that Lowndes' "Ten Years Ago in Science Fiction" rings the bell with me? Lowndes is one of the most capable writers in fandom today-- more of him. Tell Fischer to try SPICY MYSTERY; it's delightful. He doesn't want to de-louse science fiction-- he wants to de-science sex-fiction. Personally I don't give a hoot whether the sex-fiction is de-scienced or not. Am I still the only guy who knows who is writing "The Frolic Apace"? (Yes, but make sure you don't spread it all over fandom, Tex-- Editor) It's getting better and better. Don't pay any attention to these sophisticated people who don't like it. I suggest that someone de-louse them. Tucker'd be the man for the job... Let's de-louse Moskowitz.

JOHN WASSO, Jr., sends the following: This is how I rate the last issue received. Best: "Salvaged Souvenirs" (2) Let's De-Louse SF (3) Art of Purloining a Library Book (4) Dream's End (too short) (5) An Old Timer Returns (6) Initial Introductions (7) 10 Years Ago in S-F. I hope I don't have to wait as long for the next issue as I did for this one. I could read stuff like Fischer's "Souvenirs" day after day-- it's fascinating! For his information (or C. Spencer Clark?) Dennis Wheatley's books are published by J. Lippincott, Phila. I miss the departments. Scallions to Gregor for his lofty superiority regarding your best articles.

LEW MARTIN, the Denver beer-hound and Ladies' Man, belches forth these statements: To begin with, why in hell don't you issue it more regularly? If you could keep FD on a regular bi-monthly schedule you would be first place on Art Gallop Widner's poll. -- The contents is nice. The old fashion lettering is NG. Let's have the typical PSFS NEWS heading-type lettering.
"Dream's End" is swell, perhaps the best of the issue. Oh yes, the next time you see Phillips kick him in the but [sic] and make him write a sequel to "Revolt". Chain him to his tripewriter [sic] and get a whip or two and a ream of paper.
"The Art of Purloining a Library Book" is about the funniest thing I've read in your mag except Fletcher's collector's article some time back. For once Tucker got something good-- lately I think he thinks that anything he signs Hoy Ping Pong to is automatically funny.
"Ten Years Ago" is very interesting. Lowndes is always good, but most anyone with a good collection could do just about as good a job.
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Page 28 FANTASCIENCE DIGEST "Salvaged Souvenirs" is a nicely presented article. Enjoyable and all that. "Let's De-Louse Science Fiction" is basically right. Our biggest weapon lies in the fact that all specialized types of science-fiction magazines in the past, such as AIR WONDER STORIES, AMAZING DETECTIVE, MARVEL TALES, FLASH GORDON, etc., have failed. Perhaps the most deadly damage done to degrade science fiction is the terrible pseudo-science (and I do mean pseudo) run in the comic magazines. This craze is appreciably running down, but the damage has been considerable. As I pointed out in an article several years back, the pseudo-science cartoon has progressed rapidly on its job of ruining the already precarious reputation of science fiction. It has done inestimably more damage than the hair-brained movie thrillers which are our second biggest danger. EARL SINGLETON wrote the following, and then committed pseudo-cide (and I do mean pseudo): Did I say that Lowndes' "Ten Years Ago in Science Fiction" rings the bell with me? Lowndes is one of the most capable writers in fandom today-- more of him. Tell Fischer to try SPICY MYSTERY; it's delightful. He doesn't want to de-louse science fiction-- he wants to de-science sex-fiction. Personally I don't give a hoot whether the sex-fiction is de-scienced or not. Am I still the only guy who knows who is writing "The Frolic Apace"? (Yes, but make sure you don't spread it all over fandom, Tex-- Editor) It's getting better and better. Don't pay any attention to these sophisticated people who don't like it. I suggest that someone de-louse them. Tucker'd be the man for the job... Let's de-louse Moskowitz. JOHN WASSO, Jr., sends the following: This is how I rate the last issue received. Best: "Salvaged Souvenirs" (2) Let's De-Louse SF (3) Art of Purloining a Library Book (4) Dream's End (too short) (5) An Old Timer Returns (6) Initial Introductions (7) 10 Years Ago in S-F. I hope I don't have to wait as long for the next issue as I did for this one. I could read stuff like Fischer's "Souvenirs" day after day-- it's fascinating! For his information (or C. Spencer Clark?) Dennis Wheatley's books are published by J. Lippincott, Phila. I miss the departments. Scallions to Gregor for his lofty superiority regarding your best articles. LEW MARTIN, the Denver beer-hound and Ladies' Man, belches forth these statements: To begin with, why in hell don't you issue it more regularly? If you could keep FD on a regular bi-monthly schedule you would be first place on Art Gallop Widner's poll. -- The contents is nice. The old fashion lettering is NG. Let's have the typical PSFS NEWS heading-type lettering. "Dream's End" is swell, perhaps the best of the issue. Oh yes, the next time you see Phillips kick him in the but [sic] and make him write a sequel to "Revolt". Chain him to his tripewriter [sic] and get a whip or two and a ream of paper. "The Art of Purloining a Library Book" is about the funniest thing I've read in your mag except Fletcher's collector's article some time back. For once Tucker got something good-- lately I think he thinks that anything he signs Hoy Ping Pong to is automatically funny. "Ten Years Ago" is very interesting. Lowndes is always good, but most anyone with a good collection could do just about as good a job. (Cont. bottom next Page)