Amazing Stories, Vol. 3, No. 2 — page 86: what you’re looking at

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JI bope I_baye made my plan clear and concise enough, as I would like to see some action! I have read with interest the letter of Mr. Wines in the March issue regarding the Science Club, and while I am glad to seé-the interest he takes and am also delighted that a man of his type should be interested in the project, I am bound to agree with the Editor on the proposition of secrecy. That should be- ont, tight from the start, for a number of reasons. lor one, what good would the magazine he to a secret organization? ‘lhe Editor has proffered the use of its pages, but the space would have to remain blank if the club were a secret society; nothing could be discussed. An- other feature suggested by Mr. Wines requires careful consideration, und that is the establishmen scientists, attorneys, of laboratories, employment oa last to deny that the etce,, ad lib. I would be the oundation of a good laboratory would be a fine ambition for such an organization, but it shoul not be a, primary consideration at the time of organization. ‘The first goal should» be the or- ganization of a Science Club for the discussion, ocally in meetings and nationally in the pages o Amaztnec Sroxres, of the ideas of the members on scientific matters, to the end that ideas might be spread on fertile soil and develop into a bountiful parvest, The greatest laboratory is the human mind, Mr, Wine’s suggestion that the branches be is a good one, and I might add a motto for all the whole. ” called “laboratories” to that the suggestion of ) “laboratories,” and the organization as a4 t is an ancient French motto: “Je lay emprins (1 have undertaken). D. Mason. [This letter requires no comment. The ideas which are contained in it, are so clearly put and he details are so well given that it really looks as if something might yet be done about the Scien- tific Society. It seems too bad to let the subject drop when so many seem ripe and ready for it, We shall be glad to publish the results of any new movement of ‘Science Club’ enthusiasts.— EDITOR] A LETTER OF THOUGHTFUL CRITICISM Editor, AMAZING Stories: First, Mr, Editor, 1 am writing this letter to praise your super-classic, AMAZING Stories, of which | amia charter reader. ' Secondly, I write this to take-up my bludgeon on Mr. Wells’ side of the argument. Anent The War of the Worlds story, Surely such splendidly-written material must appeal to anyone who truly knows and ap- preciates artful description. Wells merely uses his fine description to bring out the high-lights in his stories, the same way in which Mr, Merritt en- hances the beauty of his Moon Pool with sparkling description. Nobody objected to Mr. Merritt’s de- scriptive matter, because it moved along somewhat “snappier’’ than Mr. Wells’ description. Wells is a remarkable author, and 1 am sure his great popularity has not come about accidentally. As for picking apart certain stories, and squab- bling over trifling mechanical details, that’s ilib- eral. ‘There must be some ‘'Esnesnon’’ now- and then, a little fairy tale here and there, to keep our appetite for romance whetted. We must overloolc the overdrawn and ridiculous situations, for there are so many delightful things that grow out of the occasional absurdities, I want to confess here that T swallowed Dr. Mentiroso, hook, sinker, ef al, till some of the boys declared him a phenomenal liar, { fail to get any edification or “kick”? out of such stories as The Underseas Express, The Star of Dead Love, The Machine Man of Ardathia, The Tide Projectile Transportation, Co., and the detec- tive tales. The latter are obvious and flat, carry- ing a “canned” flavor for me. Your iMustrations are splendid as is, Mr, Paul catches the right in- spiration, and, as an artist myself, [ appreciate his cleverness. Your idea of the Quarterly is O. K., a nice compromise over the semi-monthly idea, To date, the-stories that have appealed to me the most are: Of On a Comet, The Moon Metal, The Land That Time Forgot, Station X, Dr, Moyrean’s Tsland, The Malignant Entity, The Second Deluge, Fhe Moon Pool, War of the Worlds, Around the Universe, and landred tales. I read all and each issue of Amaztinc Stoxres That’s only the halt of it. I have read such as Dr. Morean’s Island and others two or three times. JI consider myself a discriminating reader, so this must mean a high tribute to some of your authors’ work, At any rate, Mr. Editor, I cannot give you any construc: } tive advice further as to the conduct of your edi- torial work. and [I trust Amaztnc Srortes will prosper as greatly as has- your Radio News and other splen- did publications. By the way, I read all of them excepting your Spanish one. I trust you have the patience to finish this, Gro. C, Dick, 2557 Edgar Ave., Wellston Sta., St. Louis, Mo. {In spite of otrr modesty, we appreciate your ealling AntazinGc Srortes a super-classic, While it is inperesting to fmd Mr, Wells defended, the great popularity which he has acyutred seems to make such defence: unnecessary. What you say about “Esnesnon” reminds us of the lines by an unknown writers’ “A Tittle nonsense sow and then Is velished by tle wisest men,” for most readers will know now that “Esnesnon” is nonsense. spelled backwards. We think you take a proper view of the work of Mr. Paul You must realize that to illustrate such stories as we give, requires a special ability on the part of the artist. We certainly appreciate your good wishes.— EDITOR.) I’m satisfied with your efforts as is, YK LE 181 “I’m Going to Raise His Salary” “PVE had my eye on him for some time and I know he can handle bigger work. 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