Authentic Science Fiction Monthly No. 43 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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If there’s a subject on which you'd like the views of the ex- perts, just let me know. Of course, since we have al- ready increased our pages to the economic limit, this extra non-fiction means that there will be less fiction. But even that has its compensations, for I shall be able to be far more selective in my acceptance of stories, with consequent rise in quality. All in all, [ am confi- dent that you will be highly pleased with the change. Convention time is nearly upon us again, and here in Britain plans are well under way for the first real provin- cial Science Fiction Conven- tion—the Super Mancon, which will be held over Whit- sun weekend (June 5-6) at the Grosvenor Hotel, Manchester. If you haven’t already got in touch with the organisers, send 2s. 6d. Registration and Mem- bership Fee to the Honorary Treasurer, SuperMancon Committee, Balmoral Hotel,33 Princes Square, London, W.2. Overseas readers who wish to support the convention and re- ceive bulletins and programme can do so by sending 50 c. to Dale R. Smith, 3001 Kyle Avenue, Minneapolis 22, Minn., U.S.A. This is the first time that a large-scale science fiction con- vention has been held outside London. Having served on the London convention com- mittee, I know just how much work and worry goes into these things, and I wish the Man- chester people the very highest success in their endeavours. I for one will be there, and I hope to meet many readers at the same time. Make a note of the date and look out for me. Hearty congratulations to SPACE DIVERSIONS and SPACE TIMES, provincial fanzines, for their record, bumper issues recently! Read about them on page 151. May all other fanzines follow their example! There is little space left in which to dwell on the contents of this issue. But I’m sure they can speak quite well for them- selves. The long story by young author John Brunner shows us that he has a high potential within him. Burke and Temple are well known to you. So is F. G. Rayer, who gives us this story in company with new author E. R. James. _ Richard Wilson is a brand new author of science fiction; I’m sure you'll like him. Tell me, will you? You will be interested to. know, I am sure, that Charles Eric Maine has adapted his Highway i (Authentic No. 39) for radio. It will be broadcast shortly, and is being con- sidered for filming. Congratu- lations to Charles—and our- selves! ig OS conmicloookks.Ccomn)