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Vampire, whole no. 8, December 1946

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fans really are darned nice guys when they want to be. Nor is that all. Next issue's cover will be an exceptional weird drawing by Joseph Krucher, a new fantasy artist who, we think, is going places. The litho is being sponsered by none other than Albert F. Lopez. Lopez and Hensley are herewith being awarded the Vampire Citation for Generousity Beyond the Call of Duty. With guys like these still around, pessimists who foresee a gloomy future for fandom should go jump someplace.

What do you think about the practise of using fan fiction? Some people are strong in their support of same, while others think that fan mags should concentrate on articles and features, and leave fiction to the proz. At the present time, now, we've got fiction on hand by Don Wilson, Harley Sachs, Harold Cheney, Ben Singer, and John Keel -- all of it good, too -- so our problem, Mister Agony, is this: should Vamp be turned into a mostly-fiction-offering when there's a lot of this type of material to be had, or should the fiction content be limited to one or two short items an issue, no matter what? Comments and suggestions on this would be appreciated.

Trover Hall, whose ad appears on page 21 of this issue, is a brand new fantasy publishing house that deserves your support. In answer to our query about the company, George Lohneis, the general manager, replied: "At the present time there are no other houses in the field of science fiction and fantasy which are devoting themselves to original material. It's true that there are some good reprints available but we feel there is an absolute need for publishing original works in book form. Science fiction and fantasy have reached the time where, with so many good authors in the field, this type of literature is deserving of greater recognition and the dignity lent by the bound volume. Trover Hall was organized with this idea in mind and we have pledged ourselves to attempt to fill this gap in modern American publishing. We feel that with the help and cooperation of fans and professionals there will be a step in the right direction for science fiction and fantasy." So there you are, folks. Sounds pretty good to us.

And now a roll of the drums, a toot on the rusty bugle, a deafening blare of the kazoos, and a clash of the battered cymbals. That reader in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, who is snoozing over this editorial will kindly wake himself up and come to attention. For the big news of the century is about to break---

In answer to many requests (well, three, anyway) the annual Fantasy Review will be published this year! 'Twill be bigger and better than ever, and will give complete coverage of the news of the year in all phases of the fantasy field... reviews of all the stfantasy magazines and outstanding books... club activities of '46 summarized... comment on the year's crop of fanzines.. and many other extra-special features. The Review poll will also be conducted again, to determine the top authors, fan hacks, books, mag stories, etc. Along with this issue of Vamp, poll ballots are being enclosed. There will also be a sheet of information telling you more about this year's Review, and giving more complete details as to what the poll is all about. So wontcha help us by sending in your vote as soon as possible? Advance orders for the Review are now being accepted, at 50 cents per copy. Last year, even tho an additional lot of copies was prepared, some fans waited too long before ordering, and got left out in the cold. So this year, don't wait until it's too late, huh? Order now and make sure of getting this gargantuan yearly case-history of fantasy fandom as soon as it's off the mimeo. Only 150 numbered copies will be printed; fans ordering first will get copies with the lowest numbers, natcherly. The Review will be in the mails by January 15, and maybe sooner if advance subscriptions enable us to meet expenses ahead of time. Why not get in on the ground floor??

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fans really are darned nice guys when they want to be. Nor is that all. Next issue's cover will be an exceptional weird drawing by Joseph Krucher, a new fantasy artist who, we think, is going places. The litho is being sponsered by none other than Albert F. Lopez. Lopez and Hensley are herewith being awarded the Vampire Citation for Generousity Beyond the Call of Duty. With guys like these still around, pessimists who foresee a gloomy future for fandom should go jump someplace. What do you think about the practise of using fan fiction? Some people are strong in their support of same, while others think that fan mags should concentrate on articles and features, and leave fiction to the proz. At the present time, now, we've got fiction on hand by Don Wilson, Harley Sachs, Harold Cheney, Ben Singer, and John Keel -- all of it good, too -- so our problem, Mister Agony, is this: should Vamp be turned into a mostly-fiction-offering when there's a lot of this type of material to be had, or should the fiction content be limited to one or two short items an issue, no matter what? Comments and suggestions on this would be appreciated. Trover Hall, whose ad appears on page 21 of this issue, is a brand new fantasy publishing house that deserves your support. In answer to our query about the company, George Lohneis, the general manager, replied: "At the present time there are no other houses in the field of science fiction and fantasy which are devoting themselves to original material. It's true that there are some good reprints available but we feel there is an absolute need for publishing original works in book form. Science fiction and fantasy have reached the time where, with so many good authors in the field, this type of literature is deserving of greater recognition and the dignity lent by the bound volume. Trover Hall was organized with this idea in mind and we have pledged ourselves to attempt to fill this gap in modern American publishing. We feel that with the help and cooperation of fans and professionals there will be a step in the right direction for science fiction and fantasy." So there you are, folks. Sounds pretty good to us. And now a roll of the drums, a toot on the rusty bugle, a deafening blare of the kazoos, and a clash of the battered cymbals. That reader in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, who is snoozing over this editorial will kindly wake himself up and come to attention. For the big news of the century is about to break--- In answer to many requests (well, three, anyway) the annual Fantasy Review will be published this year! 'Twill be bigger and better than ever, and will give complete coverage of the news of the year in all phases of the fantasy field... reviews of all the stfantasy magazines and outstanding books... club activities of '46 summarized... comment on the year's crop of fanzines.. and many other extra-special features. The Review poll will also be conducted again, to determine the top authors, fan hacks, books, mag stories, etc. Along with this issue of Vamp, poll ballots are being enclosed. There will also be a sheet of information telling you more about this year's Review, and giving more complete details as to what the poll is all about. So wontcha help us by sending in your vote as soon as possible? Advance orders for the Review are now being accepted, at 50 cents per copy. Last year, even tho an additional lot of copies was prepared, some fans waited too long before ordering, and got left out in the cold. So this year, don't wait until it's too late, huh? Order now and make sure of getting this gargantuan yearly case-history of fantasy fandom as soon as it's off the mimeo. Only 150 numbered copies will be printed; fans ordering first will get copies with the lowest numbers, natcherly. The Review will be in the mails by January 15, and maybe sooner if advance subscriptions enable us to meet expenses ahead of time. Why not get in on the ground floor??