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Polaris, v. 1, issue 2, March 1940

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OBSERVATIONS

by the Fans

Bob Madle writes: Just received the first issue of POLARIS and have read it thoroly. As a fan magazine, it is very good, and as a first issue, it is excellent. All three stories were interesting and well-written, with, perhaps, Lowndes' piece having a slight edge on the other two. Ackerman supplied me with some interesting fantasy-film news; have him write more of this type. The entire makeup of the magazine is extremely neat, especially the cover-printing. One kick: Lowndes' cover illustration was not so good. Fantastic, true--but the execution was rather poor.
From Harry Warner, Jr.: Congratulations on POLARIS! Really much better than my high expectations--evidently you're as dubious of the merits of your publications as I! And the duplication could hardly be improved on, at least in my copy. The even edges are a big relief, too, from the ordinary jagged ones--though they're a lot of work, I know. As for material, Lowndes' story I considered best. It is every bit as good as anything Derleth has ever written, and more, has that atmosphere that even pro authors find trouble in acquiring. Barlow's Sonnet should come in second place for honors, I think -- just a little rough here and there, but it can be easily excused. Ackerman interesting -- we need more concisive dope on films. And Rimel extremely good, too--in fact, the mag's swell!
Farnsworth Wright makes us very happy: Permit me to express my thanks for sending me volume I, number I of POLARIS. In this day of countless fan magazines, your successor to THE FANTASY FAN stands out by its own merits... I think Lovecraft would have enjoyed this magazine.
Willard Dewey says: Quite neat. I like the green ink. All words are plainly distinguishable--very good. I don't care so much for weird fiction as s-f, but I enjoyed the mag. I liked The Organ best, the other two tie for second place. And, of course, Imagi-Movies was good, with plenty of information. Cover -- simple but fair.
From "Doc" Lowndes: I cannot tell you what a pleasant surprise it was to receive the first issue of POLARIS yesterday. Of course, I knew it would be coming soon--but not so soon. The heading is splendid. I do not know who it was who did it (Russ Hodgkins gets the credit. --Ed.), but it is a thing of taste and neatness little seen in most fanmags. you are indeed fortunate to have those charming Los Angelenos for publishers. (I heartily agree.-- Ed.) They have done full justice to your first issue, one entirely commendable not considering my own contributions... I fear I can give you no criticisms on your first issue. It is excellent and I can think of no improvements -- except even better material for future issues and retaining all the distinctive quality you now possess.
H. C. Koenig writes: Thanks very much for the copy of Polaris. It was read with considerable interest and enjoyment. You have gotten off to an auspicious start and I will look forward with considerable anticipation to future issues. Warner, Rimel, and Lowndes all did well with their respective stories. There is only one fly

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12 OBSERVATIONS by the Fans Bob Madle writes: Just received the first issue of POLARIS and have read it thoroly. As a fan magazine, it is very good, and as a first issue, it is excellent. All three stories were interesting and well-written, with, perhaps, Lowndes' piece having a slight edge on the other two. Ackerman supplied me with some interesting fantasy-film news; have him write more of this type. The entire makeup of the magazine is extremely neat, especially the cover-printing. One kick: Lowndes' cover illustration was not so good. Fantastic, true--but the execution was rather poor. From Harry Warner, Jr.: Congratulations on POLARIS! Really much better than my high expectations--evidently you're as dubious of the merits of your publications as I! And the duplication could hardly be improved on, at least in my copy. The even edges are a big relief, too, from the ordinary jagged ones--though they're a lot of work, I know. As for material, Lowndes' story I considered best. It is every bit as good as anything Derleth has ever written, and more, has that atmosphere that even pro authors find trouble in acquiring. Barlow's Sonnet should come in second place for honors, I think -- just a little rough here and there, but it can be easily excused. Ackerman interesting -- we need more concisive dope on films. And Rimel extremely good, too--in fact, the mag's swell! Farnsworth Wright makes us very happy: Permit me to express my thanks for sending me volume I, number I of POLARIS. In this day of countless fan magazines, your successor to THE FANTASY FAN stands out by its own merits... I think Lovecraft would have enjoyed this magazine. Willard Dewey says: Quite neat. I like the green ink. All words are plainly distinguishable--very good. I don't care so much for weird fiction as s-f, but I enjoyed the mag. I liked The Organ best, the other two tie for second place. And, of course, Imagi-Movies was good, with plenty of information. Cover -- simple but fair. From "Doc" Lowndes: I cannot tell you what a pleasant surprise it was to receive the first issue of POLARIS yesterday. Of course, I knew it would be coming soon--but not so soon. The heading is splendid. I do not know who it was who did it (Russ Hodgkins gets the credit. --Ed.), but it is a thing of taste and neatness little seen in most fanmags. you are indeed fortunate to have those charming Los Angelenos for publishers. (I heartily agree.-- Ed.) They have done full justice to your first issue, one entirely commendable not considering my own contributions... I fear I can give you no criticisms on your first issue. It is excellent and I can think of no improvements -- except even better material for future issues and retaining all the distinctive quality you now possess. H. C. Koenig writes: Thanks very much for the copy of Polaris. It was read with considerable interest and enjoyment. You have gotten off to an auspicious start and I will look forward with considerable anticipation to future issues. Warner, Rimel, and Lowndes all did well with their respective stories. There is only one fly