Science fiction -- Periodicals; Science fiction, American -- Periodicals
The February issue had some very good stories, and I just
must say that the story entitled "Werewolves of War," is the
best story of its type I have ever read. Unlike most of
these stories there is more future truth than fiction.
Perhaps you didn't expect to hear from me so soon again, but
I am interested in this type of story as I used to write
this kind in my English class back in high school. My
stories were of this type, but always different from any
that the rest of the class wrote. Another thing, I love to
be writing, so I take this way to satisfy myself. I do hope
you will excuse me.
I have one more thing to say and that is: I only wish your
magazine was put out every two weeks instead of every four;
or print more stories and raise the price to twenty five
cents. I'm sure people will pay if they are as interested as
I.--Ken F. Haley, 36 Mechanic St., Lebanon, N.H.
"_Easier to Turn_"
Dear Editor:
I have just read "The Readers' Corner" of the March issue
and noticed that bright remark about that super-rotten
story, "Skylark Three." Anyone who liked that story is
certainly not hard to please. It does not compare with the
worst story ever published. I also read that "other
magazine" and I say that it has disgraced itself by "Skylark
Three."
Everything is perfect about your magazine except that there
are not enough stories in each issue. The uneven edges are
just fine, for it makes the pages easier to turn. The covers
are not too gaudy. The covers should depict a thrilling
incident in a story; they do.
"Phalanxes of Atlans" offered a good theory as to the
whereabouts of the descendants of the Atlanteans and the
Lost Tribes of Israel. It was keen.
I conclude my letter with a warning: do not change your
type. Also do not change your order of issue; I mean, do not
make your magazine into a bi-monthly as I see some magazines
of this type have done.--Robert Leonard Russell, 825 Casey
Ave., Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
_You Tell 'Em!_
Dear Editor:
I have always considered the drawings of H. W. Wesso far
superior to those of all other Science Fiction artists, and,
indeed, much better than the work of most pulp magazine
illustrators. But his cover for the March issue of
Astounding Stories was remarkable even for him; it was a
veritable masterpiece.
So enthralled was I by the first sight of this eye-arresting
picture that I stared at it for minutes on end. This
snarling titan with his mighty arm outstretched toward the
tiny figures just beyond his reach--what a gripping tableau!
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