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Voice of the Imagination, whole no. 11, January 1941

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VOICE OF THE IMAGI-NATION 5

collection of slightly-used polysyllables, and even says a few things. Well, I'm willing for him to continue.  ' '  The symbolic portrait inside the back cover is very ARTful.  ' '   InVOMitably yours," 

[signed] Sam Moskowitz said, on 29 Oct, from 603 S 11 St, Newark NJ (we understand SaM is to be the Guest of Honor at 1949's Canal Zone or Panvention): "Thank you for sending me a copy of the latest 'Voice Of Imagi-Nation' so that I could be kept fully informed of the latest names you are calling me."

[illustration of a cartoonish face in left margin.] 

[introductory text underlined] RAY BRADBURY, betr-noen as "Science Fiction's Most Handsome Fan", sez: "Now if any of you guys think you're gonna get something for nothing looking at this column, you're in for a big letdown. Futuria Fantasia is only ten cents, see, and it ain't gonna hurt you to kick thru with the money either, cause it's the best damned mag in the business. And if you don't think so, I'll send Slith, the scaly reptile, around some night and have him wriggle down your cheap spine while you're in bed. So think it over, bud. Better buy it now. Address communications to 3054 1/2 W. 12th St. L.A. California. Only a dime. FUTURIA FANTASIA!" [underlined] Say, Ray, are U sure that this letter developt spontaneously? It strikes us as being suspiciously like an ad!
 
[signed] Joe J. Fortier "5" Sh! #15 Fan! las Nov 32d rote us from 1836 - 39 Ave, Oakland, Cal, as follows: "Dear Ima Jean! ' ' Hello there! You certainly carry nation's away with your individuality. Now, that's enough of that I say [underlined] emphatically.  ' '  'Citrick I wouldn't pull on any one, that engraving gag. Why? 'Cause I wouldn't be able to think anything that original up out of thin air. They do insist it is thin air, do they not?   ' '   Kenealy has definitely replaced Epstein on the publications staff of Starlight now. His magazine, [underlined] The Cometeer, will serve as a club bulletin and take over TCM, all in all which would serve to arouse interest. I'm industriously trying to get [underlined] Dawn, La Moderne Annual, someplace, but it'll lead to a blind alley unless some more good stuff comes in. Say, fellows: how about a brief autobiography and autographed snap-shot?   ' '   I just happened to think of something. That apostrophe doesn't belong after the 'n' in in the end of nation. And don't repeat that mistake I just made.  ' '  I, too, will publish a [underlined] Dawn Denventioneer, with a snappy cover and material by Tucker!I suppose 'JURGEN' thinks that I am one of your pen-names too, Eh Forry? Well, I'll vouch that everyone of the LASFS'ers are true people for I met them all this August, Elmer. To top that, they are about the finest crowd anyone would care to meet. I can't see how anyone could doubt their existence, but... [response underlined] Guess that'll convince 'em, eh Morojo? Maybe I did lay it on a bit thick about what a slick gang there is in Los Ang; but then, in creating the Forbier character, I have made it deliberately pro Southern Pacificoast. Good way to boast about oneself, with no one being the wiser. --4e) (U'll have poor Joe douting his own existence! --Morojo)  We have a big discovery in the way of an artist up in Northern California, Jack Neal. He tops any Sftan who claims to be an artist. Other items include a scheduled visit from Walt Sullivan in San Francisco, a Northern California Conference (and southern too if you agree), and Damon's refusal to enter Starlight with Widner's possible acceptance. ' '

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VOICE OF THE IMAGI-NATION 5 collection of slightly-used polysyllables, and even says a few things. Well, I'm willing for him to continue. ' ' The symbolic portrait inside the back cover is very ARTful. ' ' InVOMitably yours," [signed] Sam Moskowitz said, on 29 Oct, from 603 S 11 St, Newark NJ (we understand SaM is to be the Guest of Honor at 1949's Canal Zone or Panvention): "Thank you for sending me a copy of the latest 'Voice Of Imagi-Nation' so that I could be kept fully informed of the latest names you are calling me." [illustration of a cartoonish face in left margin.] [introductory text underlined] RAY BRADBURY, betr-noen as "Science Fiction's Most Handsome Fan", sez: "Now if any of you guys think you're gonna get something for nothing looking at this column, you're in for a big letdown. Futuria Fantasia is only ten cents, see, and it ain't gonna hurt you to kick thru with the money either, cause it's the best damned mag in the business. And if you don't think so, I'll send Slith, the scaly reptile, around some night and have him wriggle down your cheap spine while you're in bed. So think it over, bud. Better buy it now. Address communications to 3054 1/2 W. 12th St. L.A. California. Only a dime. FUTURIA FANTASIA!" [underlined] Say, Ray, are U sure that this letter developt spontaneously? It strikes us as being suspiciously like an ad! [signed] Joe J. Fortier "5" Sh! #15 Fan! las Nov 32d rote us from 1836 - 39 Ave, Oakland, Cal, as follows: "Dear Ima Jean! ' ' Hello there! You certainly carry nation's away with your individuality. Now, that's enough of that I say [underlined] emphatically. ' ' 'Citrick I wouldn't pull on any one, that engraving gag. Why? 'Cause I wouldn't be able to think anything that original up out of thin air. They do insist it is thin air, do they not? ' ' Kenealy has definitely replaced Epstein on the publications staff of Starlight now. His magazine, [underlined] The Cometeer, will serve as a club bulletin and take over TCM, all in all which would serve to arouse interest. I'm industriously trying to get [underlined] Dawn, La Moderne Annual, someplace, but it'll lead to a blind alley unless some more good stuff comes in. Say, fellows: how about a brief autobiography and autographed snap-shot? ' ' I just happened to think of something. That apostrophe doesn't belong after the 'n' in in the end of nation. And don't repeat that mistake I just made. ' ' I, too, will publish a [underlined] Dawn Denventioneer, with a snappy cover and material by Tucker!I suppose 'JURGEN' thinks that I am one of your pen-names too, Eh Forry? Well, I'll vouch that everyone of the LASFS'ers are true people for I met them all this August, Elmer. To top that, they are about the finest crowd anyone would care to meet. I can't see how anyone could doubt their existence, but... [response underlined] Guess that'll convince 'em, eh Morojo? Maybe I did lay it on a bit thick about what a slick gang there is in Los Ang; but then, in creating the Forbier character, I have made it deliberately pro Southern Pacificoast. Good way to boast about oneself, with no one being the wiser. --4e) (U'll have poor Joe douting his own existence! --Morojo) We have a big discovery in the way of an artist up in Northern California, Jack Neal. He tops any Sftan who claims to be an artist. Other items include a scheduled visit from Walt Sullivan in San Francisco, a Northern California Conference (and southern too if you agree), and Damon's refusal to enter Starlight with Widner's possible acceptance. ' '