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Fantasite, v. 1, issue 6, November-December 1941
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No sorrows for him though. He left everything behind, presenting his copy of Stravinsky's Firebird to yours truly, selling his '36 Nash to Oliver "Sucker" Saari, coldly leaving the Maryland Casualty Co. without an assistant bookkeeper, and offering nary a wave for his myriad finminie followers. His only regret, so far s we know, was that he missed by ten days a personal appearance of Artie Shaw. to know Blakely is the only way to understand the gravity of this tragic occurrence. *********************************** On October 15 the MFS received a pleasant surprise. Visiting Minneapolis during a medical convention, and consequently on the lookout for fans and authors, was Dr. C. L. Barrett of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who ranks without a douby as one of fantasy's most ardent followers. As many members as could be mustered gathered at Simak's that evening for a highly injoyable discussion. The doctor was making the rounds during his trip, having visited Wandrei, EE Smith, Derleth and others along the leg. It was his first meeting with Simak and Jacobi, and they as well as the rest of the members were greatly enthused over his fantasy collection, which must at all costs be the largest in the world. Pictures were taken along about 1:00 a.m. including some candid shots of Dr. Barrett and Simak, Bronson, Squanchfoot, Russell and all the rest. Some of these will the Fantasite's pages very soon. We must say, however, that Dr. Barrett strikes us as fantasy follower number one. And he should be -- he read his first copy of Weird Tales in 1929. *********************************** Aftermath of the Barrett meeting was a mad session at the New Elgin, sponsored by those who dared the chilly ride to downtown Minneapolis. Honest, folks, it's getting worse each time. Somebody put a nickel in Dollens and he transformed into a laughing horror. Not even Bronson could stop him. He just laughed. Kenny Peterson thought it was funny too. Bronson smiled once, dimples and all. Russell gurgled. But no one knew what Morrie was laughing at. *********************************** BRIEFS: Highlight of the Wandrei speech was his version of an ice-cream orgy with H.P. Lovecraft, who it seems was a friend for the stuff and at one time downed 28 varieties. Wandrei's dismay in trying to keep up with HPL had us all in stitches....MFS MYSTERY OF THE YEAR: Before leaving for California, Doug Blakely and a final round with Saari and Benson, who allegedly guided him (he needed it) to a trolley line and placed him aboard the first For Snellin car. Blakely, who's departure was delayed, returned the next day, wowing us with the firm statement that he awoke in a taxicab at the Fort, the driver of the same calmly asking for fifty-five cents. Could it be that Saari and Benson don't remember what they were doing? Quite possible, indeed, both adhere to their story, so that leaves us up a tree. What's your guess?..."Here comes Mr. Jordan!" is a masterpiece of what we fans would like to see more of. Orchids to Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains..."The Door", by our pal Saari has finally hit the stands, and I must admit shamefully that I'm probably the only MFS member who hasn't purchased the new Astounding. Am very sorry Saari...Dr. Barrett of Ohio advocates a return of the power story to science fiction, topping a new cycle, which, he says, is definitely about to come. Whether or not this is a result of his recent discussion with E.E. Smith we don't know, but we do hope he's right. We believe science fiction could stand a change...Dr. Barrett's collection includes every issue of every fantasy magazine every published -- everything, save but one, the second issue of Weird Tales...Our own Carl Jacobi is now an editor, though his work doesn't cover s-f. He's the head of Midwest Media, a news magazine of local advertising...The change that's come over the Phil Bronson since he mixed with the LA mob is amazing indeed. We heard about LA meetings and their aftermaths, but good heavens, not Phil!...(Oh yeah? you don't know the real Bronson! -- Ed.) -------------------------------------
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No sorrows for him though. He left everything behind, presenting his copy of Stravinsky's Firebird to yours truly, selling his '36 Nash to Oliver "Sucker" Saari, coldly leaving the Maryland Casualty Co. without an assistant bookkeeper, and offering nary a wave for his myriad finminie followers. His only regret, so far s we know, was that he missed by ten days a personal appearance of Artie Shaw. to know Blakely is the only way to understand the gravity of this tragic occurrence. *********************************** On October 15 the MFS received a pleasant surprise. Visiting Minneapolis during a medical convention, and consequently on the lookout for fans and authors, was Dr. C. L. Barrett of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who ranks without a douby as one of fantasy's most ardent followers. As many members as could be mustered gathered at Simak's that evening for a highly injoyable discussion. The doctor was making the rounds during his trip, having visited Wandrei, EE Smith, Derleth and others along the leg. It was his first meeting with Simak and Jacobi, and they as well as the rest of the members were greatly enthused over his fantasy collection, which must at all costs be the largest in the world. Pictures were taken along about 1:00 a.m. including some candid shots of Dr. Barrett and Simak, Bronson, Squanchfoot, Russell and all the rest. Some of these will the Fantasite's pages very soon. We must say, however, that Dr. Barrett strikes us as fantasy follower number one. And he should be -- he read his first copy of Weird Tales in 1929. *********************************** Aftermath of the Barrett meeting was a mad session at the New Elgin, sponsored by those who dared the chilly ride to downtown Minneapolis. Honest, folks, it's getting worse each time. Somebody put a nickel in Dollens and he transformed into a laughing horror. Not even Bronson could stop him. He just laughed. Kenny Peterson thought it was funny too. Bronson smiled once, dimples and all. Russell gurgled. But no one knew what Morrie was laughing at. *********************************** BRIEFS: Highlight of the Wandrei speech was his version of an ice-cream orgy with H.P. Lovecraft, who it seems was a friend for the stuff and at one time downed 28 varieties. Wandrei's dismay in trying to keep up with HPL had us all in stitches....MFS MYSTERY OF THE YEAR: Before leaving for California, Doug Blakely and a final round with Saari and Benson, who allegedly guided him (he needed it) to a trolley line and placed him aboard the first For Snellin car. Blakely, who's departure was delayed, returned the next day, wowing us with the firm statement that he awoke in a taxicab at the Fort, the driver of the same calmly asking for fifty-five cents. Could it be that Saari and Benson don't remember what they were doing? Quite possible, indeed, both adhere to their story, so that leaves us up a tree. What's your guess?..."Here comes Mr. Jordan!" is a masterpiece of what we fans would like to see more of. Orchids to Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains..."The Door", by our pal Saari has finally hit the stands, and I must admit shamefully that I'm probably the only MFS member who hasn't purchased the new Astounding. Am very sorry Saari...Dr. Barrett of Ohio advocates a return of the power story to science fiction, topping a new cycle, which, he says, is definitely about to come. Whether or not this is a result of his recent discussion with E.E. Smith we don't know, but we do hope he's right. We believe science fiction could stand a change...Dr. Barrett's collection includes every issue of every fantasy magazine every published -- everything, save but one, the second issue of Weird Tales...Our own Carl Jacobi is now an editor, though his work doesn't cover s-f. He's the head of Midwest Media, a news magazine of local advertising...The change that's come over the Phil Bronson since he mixed with the LA mob is amazing indeed. We heard about LA meetings and their aftermaths, but good heavens, not Phil!...(Oh yeah? you don't know the real Bronson! -- Ed.) -------------------------------------
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