Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930Various
Science
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930
Various
Science fiction -- Periodicals; Science fiction, American -- Periodicals
I have read the first two copies of your new magazine and I
would like to make a few comments and criticisms. This
magazine is very popular in my community and is just what is
needed to instill scientific interest in the mind of the
general public. Science Fiction will arouse more interest
and will be read by more people than any amount of dry
science and cold facts. Since you would like to have a
reader's opinion, I will say that "The Beetle Horde" is the
best story that I have read in a long time and was based on
the most excellent science; "The Thief of Time" was good;
try to get some more stories by Capt. S. P. Meek; one in
every copy would not be too many. I could not get all "het
up" over "Spawn of the Stars," it was a little vague; I do
not think the author had a very distinct idea about the
nature of the invaders.
The stories do not have to stick to cold science, but should
not violate an established fact without a reasonable
explanation, as this might cause a mistaken idea in the
minds of the readers. A few good authors are: Dr. Keller, A
Hyatt Verrill, Walter Kately and R. H. Romans.--Wayne Bray,
Campbell, Missouri.
"_Literature That Typifies New Age_"
Dear Editor:
As a member of an organization whose existence was founded
through the medium of Science Fiction, I have watched your
magazine closely, and here are the results:
It is all Science Fiction, virile, interesting and new.
A popular edition of these stories with the name of a great
publishing house behind it.
The authors you have acquired are supreme in this field. Ray
Cummings and Captain Meek need no introduction. And Harl
Vincent is a notable addition whose stories of "Indefinite
Extension" and interplanetary travel are well known to
Science Fiction fans.
Science Fiction, first introduced by Verne, Poe, Wells,
Haggard and other old masters in this line, is a type of
literature that typifies the new age to come--the age of
science. And, in conclusion, may I say that the Science
Correspondence Club extends to your new and most acceptable
publication heartiest wishes for continued and increasing
success. I subscribe myself to the advancement of science
and Science Fiction.--Walter P. Dennis, F. P. S., 4653
Addison Street, Chicago, Ill.
"_Keep Up the Good Work_"
Dear Editor:
I have just completed the perusal of the first issue of
Astounding Stories and am immensely pleased. I am a high
school senior, and though have only a rudimentary knowledge
of science, the subject impresses me and I am eager to gain
new facts and food for thought.
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