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Ad Astra, v. 1, issue 2, July 1939

Page 19

AD ASTRA                                         PAGE #19
 
                  Editorial
 
         A weary, but happy editor lets off
         some steam... and finally relaxes.

   Out a little late, but then the whole staff worked overtime. Writing from my little padded cell -- where the rest pf the staff hustled me off, after finishing all but this final page-- I have just been informed that our faithful Business Manager has just had his relapse and will presently join me in this cozy little sanitarium. 

   Seriously, though, we're really proud of this, the second issue of AD ASTRA. It shows not only what can be done in one number, but also gives just a hint of "things to come". We definitely intend to maintain this pace -- constantly improving, always with an eye to the future. You're on a comet -- the tail of a comet -- and our motto is: "to the stars".

   Two new features this issue. AD LIB, our readers' column, and something really new in s-f fan magazines -- our Science Supplement. These were part of the surprise we promised last issue; Krupa's TWO drawings are the other part. 

   We've improved the format at least a hundred percent. The mimeographing is much better, our headings are neater, and most important, the great line-up. Where will you find such a glorious array of names?

   Something else new. The two thick, colored pages prsenting Krupa's masterpieces. We're very proud of them. And we want to publicly thank Julian S. Krupa for the prominent role he has played in putting our magazine over. I know the many fans who receive AD ASTRA will chorus the appreciation expressed. 

   Much remains to be done before we will even slacken our speed. More pages must be added -- even as this issue presents more than in the first. To give these extra pages, we must have plenty of material -- GOOD material. We don't want any second rate stuff. We want things of lasting interest -- things that strike a common note of appreciation among fans and professionals alike. We need more material; we're going to get it.

   We intend to go monthly as soon as a regular schedule can be worked out. We don't like this bi-monthly stuff anymore than you. 

   Above all, we are herewith launching a campaign for more support -- more subscriptions. It takes support to do what we plan to do -- to make it worthwhile. We need about twice as many subscribers to justify our next step. 

   And when we take that next step it will explode like a bombshell in fandom. It's big -- very big -- but we can't say too much about it now. Plans go astray. It may be the next issue -- perhaps the one after that, but when it happens -- you'll hear about it. That is, in time to reserve your copy of AD ASTRA.

   Our statistical resume was sqeezed out his issue due to lack of certain figures -- which are now complete -- but it'll be featured next issue, thanks to Jack Darrow. And the contest was called off at the last moment. It interfered with other plans. Everything was returned with regrets/

      NEXT AD ASTRA
    out about July 20th!

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AD ASTRA PAGE #19 Editorial A weary, but happy editor lets off some steam... and finally relaxes. Out a little late, but then the whole staff worked overtime. Writing from my little padded cell -- where the rest pf the staff hustled me off, after finishing all but this final page-- I have just been informed that our faithful Business Manager has just had his relapse and will presently join me in this cozy little sanitarium. Seriously, though, we're really proud of this, the second issue of AD ASTRA. It shows not only what can be done in one number, but also gives just a hint of "things to come". We definitely intend to maintain this pace -- constantly improving, always with an eye to the future. You're on a comet -- the tail of a comet -- and our motto is: "to the stars". Two new features this issue. AD LIB, our readers' column, and something really new in s-f fan magazines -- our Science Supplement. These were part of the surprise we promised last issue; Krupa's TWO drawings are the other part. We've improved the format at least a hundred percent. The mimeographing is much better, our headings are neater, and most important, the great line-up. Where will you find such a glorious array of names? Something else new. The two thick, colored pages prsenting Krupa's masterpieces. We're very proud of them. And we want to publicly thank Julian S. Krupa for the prominent role he has played in putting our magazine over. I know the many fans who receive AD ASTRA will chorus the appreciation expressed. Much remains to be done before we will even slacken our speed. More pages must be added -- even as this issue presents more than in the first. To give these extra pages, we must have plenty of material -- GOOD material. We don't want any second rate stuff. We want things of lasting interest -- things that strike a common note of appreciation among fans and professionals alike. We need more material; we're going to get it. We intend to go monthly as soon as a regular schedule can be worked out. We don't like this bi-monthly stuff anymore than you. Above all, we are herewith launching a campaign for more support -- more subscriptions. It takes support to do what we plan to do -- to make it worthwhile. We need about twice as many subscribers to justify our next step. And when we take that next step it will explode like a bombshell in fandom. It's big -- very big -- but we can't say too much about it now. Plans go astray. It may be the next issue -- perhaps the one after that, but when it happens -- you'll hear about it. That is, in time to reserve your copy of AD ASTRA. Our statistical resume was sqeezed out his issue due to lack of certain figures -- which are now complete -- but it'll be featured next issue, thanks to Jack Darrow. And the contest was called off at the last moment. It interfered with other plans. Everything was returned with regrets/ NEXT AD ASTRA out about July 20th!