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PAGE 6 CYCLOPS "In addition to the above, we today have Cometeer Press, which is the closest thing possible to FN; The Fan Record, recorded hot shots from Chicago soon to be released; and Lo Vombitour, which rises from the grave now and then. Maybe Jim or Fred Fann will start another newsy deluge soon to herald something also, but let's turn the assumption back to time." "Snide expresses the lone-wolf policy of Damon Knight in small size format. The material is of an entirely humorous air with a bit of sarcasm and satire thrown in on the side. There are usually forty pages which are neatly hektoed with fine illustrations by the editor, who, incidentally, has been heralded as the only man in fandom to draw decent human figures. Knight is also the one lad who can maintain an aloof and the same time friendly air. Despite the fact that Damon publishes his magazine whenever the urge strikes him, Snide has shown up remarkably well in Widner's poll to the extent of maintaining--- fourth position. The usual price of ten cents is charged for this priceless gem of hekto work. The latest issue features a silk screen cover." "Fantasia finds us all the way down the coast to San Francisco Bay. Lou Goldstone, in the very short space of one issue, has gained the approval of nearly all fandom on his latest Fm. A high quality of paper is employed in this quarterly magazine and the finest of wood-cuts and linoleum blocks are used which exhibit sheer genius on the part of the artist, Goldstone. Lou is quite versatile to the point of illustrating his magazine as well as writing fiction, fact and poetry. Letter sized pages are very neatly mimeod with material that is, for the main part, fantasy. The staff is quite prompt about publication date, as I have seen the second issue complete but for one page--and the mag is not due until April sometime. Ten cents isn't much to pay for this magazine, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it should go far in today's tightly packed field." "The Comet is Tom Wright's brain-child and has doted in the past on feature articles and long fiction. While the latter has pertained more to fantasy, the former has been strictly science fiction. A mimeographed format is employed which is the usual 8 1/2 x 11, and the illustrations, while not spectacular, are some of the neatest cover produced. Thirty pages is the usual size of this bimonthly magazine which shows up about three times a year. It's quite popular as is evident by the fact that only Spaceways and Le Zombie, the two veterans, set a higher pace. While the price is ten cents, better not subscribe as this magazine is slated 'to form a combine with another reviewed later in the list -- in fact, just below." "California Mercury started out as a news magazine, but a slow schedule forced it to become a magazine of columnists, James Bush assume editorship a very short time ago, and has decided to devote a portion of the enlarged magazine to Golden Gate Futurian activities. A quote of eight pages has been the average in the past with the latest issues, very neat and prompt until publication was suspended in the fall. This magazine is one of America's ten most popular, or close to it. Few illustrations have been included due to a lack of suitable illustrators. This magazine will not be seen again until it is issued with the above
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PAGE 6 CYCLOPS "In addition to the above, we today have Cometeer Press, which is the closest thing possible to FN; The Fan Record, recorded hot shots from Chicago soon to be released; and Lo Vombitour, which rises from the grave now and then. Maybe Jim or Fred Fann will start another newsy deluge soon to herald something also, but let's turn the assumption back to time." "Snide expresses the lone-wolf policy of Damon Knight in small size format. The material is of an entirely humorous air with a bit of sarcasm and satire thrown in on the side. There are usually forty pages which are neatly hektoed with fine illustrations by the editor, who, incidentally, has been heralded as the only man in fandom to draw decent human figures. Knight is also the one lad who can maintain an aloof and the same time friendly air. Despite the fact that Damon publishes his magazine whenever the urge strikes him, Snide has shown up remarkably well in Widner's poll to the extent of maintaining--- fourth position. The usual price of ten cents is charged for this priceless gem of hekto work. The latest issue features a silk screen cover." "Fantasia finds us all the way down the coast to San Francisco Bay. Lou Goldstone, in the very short space of one issue, has gained the approval of nearly all fandom on his latest Fm. A high quality of paper is employed in this quarterly magazine and the finest of wood-cuts and linoleum blocks are used which exhibit sheer genius on the part of the artist, Goldstone. Lou is quite versatile to the point of illustrating his magazine as well as writing fiction, fact and poetry. Letter sized pages are very neatly mimeod with material that is, for the main part, fantasy. The staff is quite prompt about publication date, as I have seen the second issue complete but for one page--and the mag is not due until April sometime. Ten cents isn't much to pay for this magazine, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it should go far in today's tightly packed field." "The Comet is Tom Wright's brain-child and has doted in the past on feature articles and long fiction. While the latter has pertained more to fantasy, the former has been strictly science fiction. A mimeographed format is employed which is the usual 8 1/2 x 11, and the illustrations, while not spectacular, are some of the neatest cover produced. Thirty pages is the usual size of this bimonthly magazine which shows up about three times a year. It's quite popular as is evident by the fact that only Spaceways and Le Zombie, the two veterans, set a higher pace. While the price is ten cents, better not subscribe as this magazine is slated 'to form a combine with another reviewed later in the list -- in fact, just below." "California Mercury started out as a news magazine, but a slow schedule forced it to become a magazine of columnists, James Bush assume editorship a very short time ago, and has decided to devote a portion of the enlarged magazine to Golden Gate Futurian activities. A quote of eight pages has been the average in the past with the latest issues, very neat and prompt until publication was suspended in the fall. This magazine is one of America's ten most popular, or close to it. Few illustrations have been included due to a lack of suitable illustrators. This magazine will not be seen again until it is issued with the above
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