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"The Woman Who Couldn't Die" was, in my opinion, the most enthralling lead novel you have had since "The Valley of Silent Men" some bonths back. It held one literally and actually captivated by the strange fiery power of its narrative.

Since you're giving us Lovecraft, why not concentrate on his more obscure pieces like "The Horror at Redhook," "Dagon" and "The Strange High-house in the Mist"? Many less fortunate than I, who possess these classics, would be eternally indebted to you for the pleasure of reading them.

I'd like to mention I have the following to swap for Weird Tales before '37; half-a-dozen Uncanny, 3 issues of Ghost Stories (1928), some large Amazings, 16 mystery-terror mags from 1935–36 mostly Dime and Thrilling, "Sian", "Maza of The Moon", "Ghosts, Ghouls and Gallows", "Books of Charles Fort", "Fox Woman", "Black Wheel" (both New Collectors Gp. edition) and about thirty other clothbound books including 6 by Sax Rohmer. Have an Aug. 1928, and a Feb. 1927 Weird Tales, both of which I'd like to trade for 2 other pre-1930 issues. Will send complete descriptions of all books and mags in detailed listing to anyone interested. Included for trade are 24 Munsey F.F.M.'s and F.N.'s.

2em 300 W. 67th St., New York 23, N. Y.

It's been some time since I've been among those present in our letter section in F.F.M. and let me say I have missed being here. I had been getting my copies at the local drugstore. And then they quit selling our mag. (I don't know why). And right away I feel myself getting out of touch with the world of Fantasy. So, after missing a few issues, I finally sent in my subscription. And found myself back in the swim, with the October issue. The cover was good. But I feel it could have been a wee bit better. Although it did have that classic touch (yes, I said classic) that I associate with' F.F.M. The stories I rated as follows; "The Weigher of Souls"—excellent; "Nor Moon by Night"—very good; "The Woman Who Couldn't Die"—just fair. The novel didn't hang together too well. But it was good in places. But perhaps it may be no more than my prejudice against yarns in the first person.

At any rate the issue on the whole was up to par. And head and shoulders above any other mag of this type on the market. So don't worry about ever losing this reader. As long as F.F.M. is published. I'll be here on this end—enjoying it.

I have quite a few stf. and like mags for sale or swap.

Would appreciate any and all letters. So drop me a line.

So long until the next issue—

2em R.F.D. #3, Peebles, Ohio.

Orchids to your wonderful magazines. They are the best in the field—

Could we please have some more of Rohmer in future issues? Your "Brood of the Witch-Queen" was a belated but happy choice to make. Thanks for making fantasy novel-collecting such a happy task.

A fan—

2em 6252 82nd St. Elmhurst, L. I., New York.

I have been reading F.F.M. and its companion magazine F.N. since their inception and have wholeheartedly recommended them to my friends and acquaintances as the best publications in their field.

Naturally many of your newer readers, having read the many wonderful stories in your current issues, will want to add to their enjoyment and their collections by acquiring the back number magazines containing those classics of fantasy and science -fiction which they may have missed because of their tardy introduction to the genre. In order to assist such newcomers in their search for back issues of their favorite magazines or copies of particular stories in book or magazine form, I would like to put my collection of some 80 books and magazines at the service of all interested readers who send a list of their wants and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for a list of the magazines, books, etc. I have available for barter or purchase.

Thanking you for this opportunity to aid my fellow fans of fantasy and science-fiction, I am

2em 1440 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago 23, Ill.