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Science Fiction Fan, v. 3, issue 12, whole no. 36, July 1939
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VAGABONDIA, STF by The Vagrant R.D. Swisher's checklist is bringing to mind no end of embarrassing incidents of fanmags that have been planned, announced or even started but never appeared. But it looks as if one years overdue publication may see the light of day after all. May, however, as it has looked as if it might appear long before now. We refer to Fred Pohl's collection of whimsy and verse otherwise known as "VOMBITORIA." Those who remember that far back will recollect having seen announcements of this priceless volume in the International Observer. Also in Pohl's own SCIENCE FICTION ADVERTISER, as well as numerous other publications. One copy of this in dummy exists, illustrated by Leslie Perri. A few fortunate fans have seen and admired. However, the present (intended) edition is a more nearly complete selection of Fred's writhings poetique, is entitled "NOT I BUT EGO" and is illustrated by your columnist. We managed to get a number of West Coast, etc fans to look over the dummy at the time of the world stf convention and responses have been rather enthusiastic. So, if you want a copy of "NOT I BUT EGO" to throw at the cat, or with which to torture your enemies, just start putting pressure on J. B. Michel who is in charge of the publication end.— Recalling all the pleas of British fans, in the old days for British editions of American science-fiction magazines, perhaps we ought to start yelling for an American edition of Tales of Wonder. Not a bad idea. It's one swell magazine and we'd bet it would give every stf mag in the USA (with the possible exception of Astounding) a run for their money.— This columnist hereby takes time out to congratulate Olon F. Wiggins for his fine work in carrying FAN along these past three years under so many difficulties that have arisen during that time. We recall distinctly the first few issues and the disappointment we felt when we heard FAN would have to be hectographed in order to keep going. But keep going it did and we hope the coming year will be a better one than ever.— Few fan magazines have kept going as long as three years. SCIENCE FICTION DIGEST was good for a little over four (including FANTASY MAGAZINE to which title it was changed with the January 1934 issue) year. NOVAE TERRAE had a fairly good run. THE SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTOR was good for several years, although publishers were changed. IMAGINATION ran but one year. THE PHANTAGRAPH was steady for a little over two years. And so it goes.— We wonder. Will the future bring a regular, monthly, high-quality fanmag? SCIENCE FICTION FAN and SPACEWAYS seem to give signs of hope, at least.— THE VAGRANT. FANTASY COMMENTS RA Leadabrand With the super fantasy, "THE WIZARD of OZ," being released nation-wide and work on "THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME" nearing completion word comes from Hollywood of other fantasy films being made. Universal's latest serial, "BUCK ROGERS" is getting Saturday billing around the country. "UNDERGROUND KINGDOM" is another chaptered film that is soon to be sent around. Stf films "DR. CYCLOPS," RETURN OF THE INVISIBLE MAN" "THE LOST ATLANTIS," and "1,00,000 YEARS AGO" are being worked on by producers now. With Campbell's announcement of Virgil Finlay as a future artist for the two popular S&S publications, Astounding S-F and Unknown, Argosy beat him to the punch by having him do the art for the fiver part A. Merrit reprint just concluded: "7 FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN." The first of the drawings for the first part of the story, was of such exceptional merit that it is very distinctive [sic] framed. Any fan poet with off-trail leanings will find interesting the fact that UNKNOWN, the new pure fantasy magazine, is using verse up to 20 lines. Masterpieces like "FORSAKING ALL OTHERS" in thecurrent issue is going to send this magazine high on the pulp ladder. Several of its stories have been of Esquire and Coronet quality. Amazing Stories has promised something great for those who have longed for frameable covers. Keep your eye—if you're interested—on the next issue. "THE HOPKINS MANUSCRIPT" a thriller by R.C. Sherrif, just released by MacMillan at $2.50. This is a tale wherein the moon crashes the Earth and crashes into the Atlantic ocean. For in-
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VAGABONDIA, STF by The Vagrant R.D. Swisher's checklist is bringing to mind no end of embarrassing incidents of fanmags that have been planned, announced or even started but never appeared. But it looks as if one years overdue publication may see the light of day after all. May, however, as it has looked as if it might appear long before now. We refer to Fred Pohl's collection of whimsy and verse otherwise known as "VOMBITORIA." Those who remember that far back will recollect having seen announcements of this priceless volume in the International Observer. Also in Pohl's own SCIENCE FICTION ADVERTISER, as well as numerous other publications. One copy of this in dummy exists, illustrated by Leslie Perri. A few fortunate fans have seen and admired. However, the present (intended) edition is a more nearly complete selection of Fred's writhings poetique, is entitled "NOT I BUT EGO" and is illustrated by your columnist. We managed to get a number of West Coast, etc fans to look over the dummy at the time of the world stf convention and responses have been rather enthusiastic. So, if you want a copy of "NOT I BUT EGO" to throw at the cat, or with which to torture your enemies, just start putting pressure on J. B. Michel who is in charge of the publication end.— Recalling all the pleas of British fans, in the old days for British editions of American science-fiction magazines, perhaps we ought to start yelling for an American edition of Tales of Wonder. Not a bad idea. It's one swell magazine and we'd bet it would give every stf mag in the USA (with the possible exception of Astounding) a run for their money.— This columnist hereby takes time out to congratulate Olon F. Wiggins for his fine work in carrying FAN along these past three years under so many difficulties that have arisen during that time. We recall distinctly the first few issues and the disappointment we felt when we heard FAN would have to be hectographed in order to keep going. But keep going it did and we hope the coming year will be a better one than ever.— Few fan magazines have kept going as long as three years. SCIENCE FICTION DIGEST was good for a little over four (including FANTASY MAGAZINE to which title it was changed with the January 1934 issue) year. NOVAE TERRAE had a fairly good run. THE SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTOR was good for several years, although publishers were changed. IMAGINATION ran but one year. THE PHANTAGRAPH was steady for a little over two years. And so it goes.— We wonder. Will the future bring a regular, monthly, high-quality fanmag? SCIENCE FICTION FAN and SPACEWAYS seem to give signs of hope, at least.— THE VAGRANT. FANTASY COMMENTS RA Leadabrand With the super fantasy, "THE WIZARD of OZ," being released nation-wide and work on "THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME" nearing completion word comes from Hollywood of other fantasy films being made. Universal's latest serial, "BUCK ROGERS" is getting Saturday billing around the country. "UNDERGROUND KINGDOM" is another chaptered film that is soon to be sent around. Stf films "DR. CYCLOPS," RETURN OF THE INVISIBLE MAN" "THE LOST ATLANTIS," and "1,00,000 YEARS AGO" are being worked on by producers now. With Campbell's announcement of Virgil Finlay as a future artist for the two popular S&S publications, Astounding S-F and Unknown, Argosy beat him to the punch by having him do the art for the fiver part A. Merrit reprint just concluded: "7 FOOTPRINTS TO SATAN." The first of the drawings for the first part of the story, was of such exceptional merit that it is very distinctive [sic] framed. Any fan poet with off-trail leanings will find interesting the fact that UNKNOWN, the new pure fantasy magazine, is using verse up to 20 lines. Masterpieces like "FORSAKING ALL OTHERS" in thecurrent issue is going to send this magazine high on the pulp ladder. Several of its stories have been of Esquire and Coronet quality. Amazing Stories has promised something great for those who have longed for frameable covers. Keep your eye—if you're interested—on the next issue. "THE HOPKINS MANUSCRIPT" a thriller by R.C. Sherrif, just released by MacMillan at $2.50. This is a tale wherein the moon crashes the Earth and crashes into the Atlantic ocean. For in-
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