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Voice of the Imagination (VOM), v. 1, issue 4, December 1939
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VOICE OF THE IMAGINATION 13 I'm for it. There are myriads of small objections but they are merely quibblings. Personally, I suspect Reynolds of being Kuttner. Piece ("Don't Get Technatal") was very funny, at any rate. FJA displays unique touch, but the "Record" is, naturally, juvenile. (It was written when 4e was only 4x4 years of age.) Typical of the melodramatic ideas fostered by all kids at that age. And, Ray, I don't like to be nasty, but your poetry isn't so hot. The handling you have given it ("Thought and Space") is, as is Forry's story, typical of a novice's handling. Melodramatic, obvious, a bit wandering, it still shows you might be able to do some pretty good stuff. And now, I must close, I fear. I must kick, tho, about always offering chaos as the alternative to Technocracy. Gee, you all know how I feel about CHAOS. What could be more desirable? Long live CHAOS! Henry Hasse: As for the first issue, the first page is the best part of the whole mag. -- I mean the title, which I like, and the HB illustration. Than Technocracy, I would much rather see you devote your space to stories, poems, burlesque, satire, book reviews, serious articles on sfn., etcetera. BEST of the issue was the poem. NEXT: Ron Reynold's piece. NEXT: Ackerman's story (?), which, far from being funny, I thought it was simply silly. This seems a rather harsh criticism, all told, doesn't it? But: don't you worry; this was a first issue, and as everyone knows, first issues are notably below par. If you go light on the Technocracy stuff, and use more stories, book-reviews, etc., your future issues will improve. I insist they will, even if I have to contribute something myself! Later: Now I'll comment on the entire No. 2 FUTURIA FANTASIA, step by step. First page: of all Bok's drawings I liked the symbol of "Worry!!!" much the best. It's me all over (as the fellow said when he dropped the can of nitroglycerin). I don't mind your occasional typographical errors. They're bound to occur more or less in any mag. What I don't like at all is your phonetic spelling ("U", "enuf", "yur", "Hankuttner", etc.). I'm a great admirer of the English language, I always strive (in my own feeble way) to use it correctly, and I've always deplored the fact that it is so often mis-used -- both carelessly and deliberately. I guess that finishes your first page. Now to continue: THE GALAPURRED FORSENDYKE I liked immensely, because of, not in spite of, its absurdity. About I'M THROUGH -- are you allowed to tell who the author of this really is? I suppose not, and perhaps it's just as well. Both poems fair. THE TRUTH ABOUT GOLDFISH is absolutely the best thing you've yet printed in your mag. I like Kuttner's brand of humor very much, and it was sustained all the way through. Of course, not a goldfish appeared in the whole skit, but I'm on to Kuttner: he chose that title deliberately, so that when asked, "Where were the goldfish?" he could reply, "Inside the cats." THE PENDULUM was second best in the issue. A rather unique idea, should have been made into a longer story. IS IT TRUE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT KUTTNER is good as a biography. GOD BUSTERS was O.K. Fairly interesting, even though I have long since given up pondering, arguing, debating, on this "God" question; the very word "God", or meaning of the word "God", being an abstraction. RETURN FROM DEATH I didn't like much. You'll have to pardon my curiosity, sometimes described as avid. I want to know everything, I do! Who were the trio of fans who made fools of themselves at the Conv., and how and why? Who is Morojo? Who is Pogo? (Where have U veen? Morojo is stf's radigal; Pogo, the Hi Priestness of ALL FOO. We have sent U info about the X Act.) What about some book reviews? (See Novacious.) Willard Dewey: I made a mistake when I said I wouldn't subscribe. When I said that, I hadn't yet read FF. I certainly was surprised at the very high quality of material in it. I like especially The Pendulum and Return from Death. Also Conventional Notes. (What humor!) As long as your mag maintains its high standard, I'll try and send a dime for each issue. (That'll be as long as I'm Editor, pal! Thanx for the build-up. Yaaaagh, Hodgkins! -- RDB.) & so we end a page...
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VOICE OF THE IMAGINATION 13 I'm for it. There are myriads of small objections but they are merely quibblings. Personally, I suspect Reynolds of being Kuttner. Piece ("Don't Get Technatal") was very funny, at any rate. FJA displays unique touch, but the "Record" is, naturally, juvenile. (It was written when 4e was only 4x4 years of age.) Typical of the melodramatic ideas fostered by all kids at that age. And, Ray, I don't like to be nasty, but your poetry isn't so hot. The handling you have given it ("Thought and Space") is, as is Forry's story, typical of a novice's handling. Melodramatic, obvious, a bit wandering, it still shows you might be able to do some pretty good stuff. And now, I must close, I fear. I must kick, tho, about always offering chaos as the alternative to Technocracy. Gee, you all know how I feel about CHAOS. What could be more desirable? Long live CHAOS! Henry Hasse: As for the first issue, the first page is the best part of the whole mag. -- I mean the title, which I like, and the HB illustration. Than Technocracy, I would much rather see you devote your space to stories, poems, burlesque, satire, book reviews, serious articles on sfn., etcetera. BEST of the issue was the poem. NEXT: Ron Reynold's piece. NEXT: Ackerman's story (?), which, far from being funny, I thought it was simply silly. This seems a rather harsh criticism, all told, doesn't it? But: don't you worry; this was a first issue, and as everyone knows, first issues are notably below par. If you go light on the Technocracy stuff, and use more stories, book-reviews, etc., your future issues will improve. I insist they will, even if I have to contribute something myself! Later: Now I'll comment on the entire No. 2 FUTURIA FANTASIA, step by step. First page: of all Bok's drawings I liked the symbol of "Worry!!!" much the best. It's me all over (as the fellow said when he dropped the can of nitroglycerin). I don't mind your occasional typographical errors. They're bound to occur more or less in any mag. What I don't like at all is your phonetic spelling ("U", "enuf", "yur", "Hankuttner", etc.). I'm a great admirer of the English language, I always strive (in my own feeble way) to use it correctly, and I've always deplored the fact that it is so often mis-used -- both carelessly and deliberately. I guess that finishes your first page. Now to continue: THE GALAPURRED FORSENDYKE I liked immensely, because of, not in spite of, its absurdity. About I'M THROUGH -- are you allowed to tell who the author of this really is? I suppose not, and perhaps it's just as well. Both poems fair. THE TRUTH ABOUT GOLDFISH is absolutely the best thing you've yet printed in your mag. I like Kuttner's brand of humor very much, and it was sustained all the way through. Of course, not a goldfish appeared in the whole skit, but I'm on to Kuttner: he chose that title deliberately, so that when asked, "Where were the goldfish?" he could reply, "Inside the cats." THE PENDULUM was second best in the issue. A rather unique idea, should have been made into a longer story. IS IT TRUE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT KUTTNER is good as a biography. GOD BUSTERS was O.K. Fairly interesting, even though I have long since given up pondering, arguing, debating, on this "God" question; the very word "God", or meaning of the word "God", being an abstraction. RETURN FROM DEATH I didn't like much. You'll have to pardon my curiosity, sometimes described as avid. I want to know everything, I do! Who were the trio of fans who made fools of themselves at the Conv., and how and why? Who is Morojo? Who is Pogo? (Where have U veen? Morojo is stf's radigal; Pogo, the Hi Priestness of ALL FOO. We have sent U info about the X Act.) What about some book reviews? (See Novacious.) Willard Dewey: I made a mistake when I said I wouldn't subscribe. When I said that, I hadn't yet read FF. I certainly was surprised at the very high quality of material in it. I like especially The Pendulum and Return from Death. Also Conventional Notes. (What humor!) As long as your mag maintains its high standard, I'll try and send a dime for each issue. (That'll be as long as I'm Editor, pal! Thanx for the build-up. Yaaaagh, Hodgkins! -- RDB.) & so we end a page...
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