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Pluto, v. 1, issue 4, September 1940

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PLUTO     3

     It seems, overwhelmingly to us here at the editorial desk of PLUTO, that the year 1940 has shown more marked improvement in the general trend of FAN MAGS, than any year heretofore; formats are decidedly better; material by fans--art and fiction and articles, improve from issue to issue. (Would that the PRO field did emulate the HAM field in this respect.) One noted improvement in fan mags, is the advance in the use of color. Several mags are now using multi-colored, mimeographing and printing. Now here's where the small amount of modesty that we possess, recedes; we believe that PLUTO has played a small part in promoting the use of color in mimeo'd Fan Mags---and we like the ensuing feeling.

     Someone has remarked that the space-ship in artist Leslie's painting, reproduced on our front cover, "resembles a 75 millimeter hot-dog but of course that is a matter of opinion-----it may only look like a 30 millimeter hot-dog, to any one else.

     Pardon the enthusiasm and childeshness that may crop up in our editorials, and in the other staff written matter that may be scattered throughout our pages; (one commenter quaintly advises us to try chuck the adolescense.) There's a reason. At this writing, this fanmag has received no less than 80 pieces of fan mail on issue # 3; letters and postcard, and from most states in the union, England, and Australia.. Being new to the fan mag game, (comparitively speaking) we are wont to wonder how this may compare to the amount of fan mail received by some of the older, better, and better known mags.

     The best liked single item in the # 3 PLUTO, was "GLOOBERMORY", by Damon Knight. Next in line was, "Business Is Getting Verse", poem by Reinsberg and Ackerman. Then a toss-up between "The Uncivilized", Rajocz's Science Column, "My Version Of Pluto", "Little Let Downs", and DPUPCPI. The regular departments, "Bright Stuff By Children", "Among The Hams And Pros", and "Famous Jokes From Other Planets", are still rated very high. Almost every single item in the issue clicked, but rarely did one fan rate all high. Many fine, (also a matter of opinion,) JOKES are on hand for future issues.

     We wish to thank Ackerman, Morojo, and VOM for our inclusion in the "Paid Ad For Its Rivals", which appeared in the last issue of SCIENTI-SNAPS; also for an unpaid AD., in the current VOM.

Now, since we realize what an important function the annual, Science Fiction Convention really is, we are strong for the idea. We state right here and now, that next year's convention, to be staged at DENVER, will have all the support and co-operation possible, from the Lit, Sci & Hobbies Club.

And in conclusion:

THE CHICON WAS A SUCCESS!

[signature]Vincent Manning[end signature]
[signature]Maurice Paul[end signature]
[illustration of a dragon-esque creature]
[signature]Marvis Manning[end signature]
[signature]Faye M. Manning[end signature]

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PLUTO 3 It seems, overwhelmingly to us here at the editorial desk of PLUTO, that the year 1940 has shown more marked improvement in the general trend of FAN MAGS, than any year heretofore; formats are decidedly better; material by fans--art and fiction and articles, improve from issue to issue. (Would that the PRO field did emulate the HAM field in this respect.) One noted improvement in fan mags, is the advance in the use of color. Several mags are now using multi-colored, mimeographing and printing. Now here's where the small amount of modesty that we possess, recedes; we believe that PLUTO has played a small part in promoting the use of color in mimeo'd Fan Mags---and we like the ensuing feeling. Someone has remarked that the space-ship in artist Leslie's painting, reproduced on our front cover, "resembles a 75 millimeter hot-dog but of course that is a matter of opinion-----it may only look like a 30 millimeter hot-dog, to any one else. Pardon the enthusiasm and childeshness that may crop up in our editorials, and in the other staff written matter that may be scattered throughout our pages; (one commenter quaintly advises us to try chuck the adolescense.) There's a reason. At this writing, this fanmag has received no less than 80 pieces of fan mail on issue # 3; letters and postcard, and from most states in the union, England, and Australia.. Being new to the fan mag game, (comparitively speaking) we are wont to wonder how this may compare to the amount of fan mail received by some of the older, better, and better known mags. The best liked single item in the # 3 PLUTO, was "GLOOBERMORY", by Damon Knight. Next in line was, "Business Is Getting Verse", poem by Reinsberg and Ackerman. Then a toss-up between "The Uncivilized", Rajocz's Science Column, "My Version Of Pluto", "Little Let Downs", and DPUPCPI. The regular departments, "Bright Stuff By Children", "Among The Hams And Pros", and "Famous Jokes From Other Planets", are still rated very high. Almost every single item in the issue clicked, but rarely did one fan rate all high. Many fine, (also a matter of opinion,) JOKES are on hand for future issues. We wish to thank Ackerman, Morojo, and VOM for our inclusion in the "Paid Ad For Its Rivals", which appeared in the last issue of SCIENTI-SNAPS; also for an unpaid AD., in the current VOM. Now, since we realize what an important function the annual, Science Fiction Convention really is, we are strong for the idea. We state right here and now, that next year's convention, to be staged at DENVER, will have all the support and co-operation possible, from the Lit, Sci & Hobbies Club. And in conclusion: THE CHICON WAS A SUCCESS! [signature]Vincent Manning[end signature] [signature]Maurice Paul[end signature] [illustration of a dragon-esque creature] [signature]Marvis Manning[end signature] [signature]Faye M. Manning[end signature]