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Science Fiction Collector, v. 5, issue 1, May 1939
Page 12
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Page Twelve -- Science Fiction Collector I sat back and digested this astounding piece of information. Bill was slowly cussing all hectographs under his breath as he discovered that the inks from the day before still hadn't sunk to the bottom of the gelatin tray. "Ahem" I interrupted. Bill kept right on cussing his hectograph. "Ahem," I said, considerably louder. "Whaddya want?" "What fan magazine needs material the most? You know, the one that's so desperate they'll take anything?" "Dollens' Collector of course." "Of course," I agreed. Suddenly, I had decided that the Collector needed investigating. Some very thorough investigation. A few weeks later, my hurriedly mailed five cent piece had reaped dividends. I received not only number nine of the Collector, but also the first Fantasy Fiction Digest. "An excellent investment," I thought to myself, "an excellent investment." Cursory examination showed that the magazine was entirely staff-written. The staff being composed of namely, one man--Morris S. Dollens. I wasn't fortunate enough to possess a typewriter at that time- but that proved not deterrent. I picked up my pen and ink, dashed off a letter of comment, then I started in using the system of short story article, index, and so on. However, my mood did not remain jocund very long. I don't know what I was expecting, but here is what I really got. Feb. 5, 1937 Dear Sam: Your letter & the two contributions arrived yesterday--thanks a lot for taking it upon yourself to help me--believe me, I really need it. Both articles are of value and will be published either in SFC or FFD... Extra P.S. And you'll be glad to know that I've accepted all four of your contributions.
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Page Twelve -- Science Fiction Collector I sat back and digested this astounding piece of information. Bill was slowly cussing all hectographs under his breath as he discovered that the inks from the day before still hadn't sunk to the bottom of the gelatin tray. "Ahem" I interrupted. Bill kept right on cussing his hectograph. "Ahem," I said, considerably louder. "Whaddya want?" "What fan magazine needs material the most? You know, the one that's so desperate they'll take anything?" "Dollens' Collector of course." "Of course," I agreed. Suddenly, I had decided that the Collector needed investigating. Some very thorough investigation. A few weeks later, my hurriedly mailed five cent piece had reaped dividends. I received not only number nine of the Collector, but also the first Fantasy Fiction Digest. "An excellent investment," I thought to myself, "an excellent investment." Cursory examination showed that the magazine was entirely staff-written. The staff being composed of namely, one man--Morris S. Dollens. I wasn't fortunate enough to possess a typewriter at that time- but that proved not deterrent. I picked up my pen and ink, dashed off a letter of comment, then I started in using the system of short story article, index, and so on. However, my mood did not remain jocund very long. I don't know what I was expecting, but here is what I really got. Feb. 5, 1937 Dear Sam: Your letter & the two contributions arrived yesterday--thanks a lot for taking it upon yourself to help me--believe me, I really need it. Both articles are of value and will be published either in SFC or FFD... Extra P.S. And you'll be glad to know that I've accepted all four of your contributions.
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