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Fantasy Fan, v. 1, issue 6, February 1934
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February, 1934 THE FANTASY FAN 95 FAMOUS FANTASY FICTION by Emil Petaja Perhaps the most interesting collection of mystery stories ever brought together under one cover is Dorothy L. Sayers' "Omnibus of Crime." This is of special interest to weird story fans, as of its 1177 pages, over 400 are devoted exclusively to this type. It's authors include A. Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, and Arthur Machen, Ambrose Biercs, and many others whom Fantasy Fans are familiar with. Don't miss reading it. Among other weird story collections are "Famous Modern Ghost Stories" and "Famous Humorous Ghost Stories," both edited by Dorothy Scarborough. These books are filled with fascinating ghost stories, all by famous authors of all times. Elliot O'Donnell, famous English author, has written many collections of true ghost stories. His two latest are "Haunted Houses of London" and "More Haunted Houses of London." You will find many of his stories and articles reprinted in various collections. He has also written for Weird Tales. Some years ago, The Macauley Company published a collection under the title, "Beware After Dark." It includes H. P. Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulhu" and Machen's "Novel of the White Powder," and others of note. A splendid addition to your book-shelf. The Modern Library's collection "Best Ghost Stories" is no doubt familiar to most of you, but it is certainly worth mentioning. It contains an introduction by Arthur B. Reeve, and stories by Algernon Blackwood, Dr. M. R. James, and Rndyard Kipling. FANS I'VE MET by Mortimer Weisinger Julius Schwartz--who is probably the greatest living authority on all existing science fiction, and who worships Dr. Keller--don't we all? Michael Fogaris--who holds one of the most brilliant scholastic records held by any s-f fan, and who idolizes the writings of A. Merritt--again, don't we all? Milton Kaletsky--who is the world's greatest torture fiend. He coerced his sister into typing up his first s-f story, the 16,000 word "Visit to Alpha Centauri." Nathan Greenfeld, who, besides being a devout s-f fan, is quite adept at painting. The Boiling Point [continued from page 93] friendship, and not to separate them thru dislike of each others ideas. However, to take the place of "The Boiling Point" we are starting a new department next month entitled "Your Views." This will not contain any debates, but the opinions of you, the readers, on various subjects which we will nominate. So write in to us immediately answering the following questions: "What is there in the 'horror' story as associated with weird and fantastic fiction? Is there any virtue to them? How can they be defended when people will read them and say that they are distasteful to the well and normal mind? Why does a person wish to read a sinister tale of evil or monstosities? Is it healthy reading? Is it not morbid?" Forrest J. Ackerman has suggested this subject. Let's see what you think about it.
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February, 1934 THE FANTASY FAN 95 FAMOUS FANTASY FICTION by Emil Petaja Perhaps the most interesting collection of mystery stories ever brought together under one cover is Dorothy L. Sayers' "Omnibus of Crime." This is of special interest to weird story fans, as of its 1177 pages, over 400 are devoted exclusively to this type. It's authors include A. Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, and Arthur Machen, Ambrose Biercs, and many others whom Fantasy Fans are familiar with. Don't miss reading it. Among other weird story collections are "Famous Modern Ghost Stories" and "Famous Humorous Ghost Stories," both edited by Dorothy Scarborough. These books are filled with fascinating ghost stories, all by famous authors of all times. Elliot O'Donnell, famous English author, has written many collections of true ghost stories. His two latest are "Haunted Houses of London" and "More Haunted Houses of London." You will find many of his stories and articles reprinted in various collections. He has also written for Weird Tales. Some years ago, The Macauley Company published a collection under the title, "Beware After Dark." It includes H. P. Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulhu" and Machen's "Novel of the White Powder," and others of note. A splendid addition to your book-shelf. The Modern Library's collection "Best Ghost Stories" is no doubt familiar to most of you, but it is certainly worth mentioning. It contains an introduction by Arthur B. Reeve, and stories by Algernon Blackwood, Dr. M. R. James, and Rndyard Kipling. FANS I'VE MET by Mortimer Weisinger Julius Schwartz--who is probably the greatest living authority on all existing science fiction, and who worships Dr. Keller--don't we all? Michael Fogaris--who holds one of the most brilliant scholastic records held by any s-f fan, and who idolizes the writings of A. Merritt--again, don't we all? Milton Kaletsky--who is the world's greatest torture fiend. He coerced his sister into typing up his first s-f story, the 16,000 word "Visit to Alpha Centauri." Nathan Greenfeld, who, besides being a devout s-f fan, is quite adept at painting. The Boiling Point [continued from page 93] friendship, and not to separate them thru dislike of each others ideas. However, to take the place of "The Boiling Point" we are starting a new department next month entitled "Your Views." This will not contain any debates, but the opinions of you, the readers, on various subjects which we will nominate. So write in to us immediately answering the following questions: "What is there in the 'horror' story as associated with weird and fantastic fiction? Is there any virtue to them? How can they be defended when people will read them and say that they are distasteful to the well and normal mind? Why does a person wish to read a sinister tale of evil or monstosities? Is it healthy reading? Is it not morbid?" Forrest J. Ackerman has suggested this subject. Let's see what you think about it.
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