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Looking Ahead, v. 2, issue 4, whole no. 8, May 19, 1940

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LOOKING AHEAD
A Magazine Of Ideas And Opinions
Vol. 2 #4  Whole # 8
May 19, 1940

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FROM YE EDITORS' MAIL BOX
From Bob Tucker (without his permission)

Dear Editor of Looking Ahead:

I have at hand issue number 7 of your fine publication; and note with interest that you are concerned with what subjects should be discussed at the Chicon.

You are particularly interested in the war . . . the one in Europe, I mean.

[image of man, standing on left leg, right foot visibly raised, knee bent, coat half on, putting on a hat]

I heartily commend this stand, and the science- fictionists' interest in such a science-fictionistic event.

By all means, we must discuss this war at the Convention.  Perhaps we can talk loudly enough of the subject that Monsewer Hitler will lend an ear to us.  We might even be offered the job of press agents. And too, think: If we pass a good, strong, vitriolic Resolution condeming Hitler and his war, perhaps he will lose heart and recall his legions from the vacations they are now taking with Europe; Adolph himself may even slip from public eye.

And while we are discussing the war, let us make a full day of it.  Let us also discuss fully the Holiday
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Interview with Wollheim At the Ivory Tower

(Crowded out of the preceding issue of Looking Ahead.)

The room was rather quiet when we interviewed Donald A. Wollheim, the Treasurer and Janitor lf the Ivory Tower who also publishes Phantagraph.  There were comparatively few people there at the time.

[illustration: Man with short hair and glasses, wearing a suit and tie, with his left thumb and forefinger holding his chin.]

"What do you think of the Chicago Convention?" we asked.

"I think that it should discuss the future of science fiction as literature and in relation to its place in the world and its effect on its readers," Donald dictated.

"Do you think the War ought to be discussed?"

"If it comes up under 'the relation of science fiction to its place in the world,'" Donald sta-
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LOOKING AHEAD A Magazine Of Ideas And Opinions Vol. 2 #4 Whole # 8 May 19, 1940 [start two-column format] FROM YE EDITORS' MAIL BOX From Bob Tucker (without his permission) Dear Editor of Looking Ahead: I have at hand issue number 7 of your fine publication; and note with interest that you are concerned with what subjects should be discussed at the Chicon. You are particularly interested in the war . . . the one in Europe, I mean. [image of man, standing on left leg, right foot visibly raised, knee bent, coat half on, putting on a hat] I heartily commend this stand, and the science- fictionists' interest in such a science-fictionistic event. By all means, we must discuss this war at the Convention. Perhaps we can talk loudly enough of the subject that Monsewer Hitler will lend an ear to us. We might even be offered the job of press agents. And too, think: If we pass a good, strong, vitriolic Resolution condeming Hitler and his war, perhaps he will lose heart and recall his legions from the vacations they are now taking with Europe; Adolph himself may even slip from public eye. And while we are discussing the war, let us make a full day of it. Let us also discuss fully the Holiday (Continued on page 2, col. 1) [column break] Interview with Wollheim At the Ivory Tower (Crowded out of the preceding issue of Looking Ahead.) The room was rather quiet when we interviewed Donald A. Wollheim, the Treasurer and Janitor lf the Ivory Tower who also publishes Phantagraph. There were comparatively few people there at the time. [illustration: Man with short hair and glasses, wearing a suit and tie, with his left thumb and forefinger holding his chin.] "What do you think of the Chicago Convention?" we asked. "I think that it should discuss the future of science fiction as literature and in relation to its place in the world and its effect on its readers," Donald dictated. "Do you think the War ought to be discussed?" "If it comes up under 'the relation of science fiction to its place in the world,'" Donald sta- (Continued on page 2, col. 2) [end of page]