Authentic Science Fiction Monthly, Issue 45 — page 155: what you’re looking at

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AUTHENTIC SCIENCE FICTION tool’s fault; it’s the fault of the clumsy hands that wield the tool. Real understanding between in- telligent people is no _ longer possible without studying psychol- ogy. Our mental make-up is different from the one of the middle-ages, is it not? Science fiction without the human element can be found in other non-fiction stories; we want science p/us man. Rose Frommann, Vervielfaltigungsburo, Nurnberg, Germany. We agree with you about science fiction containing psychology, Rose, but we think you are alittle confused on your more general statements. There is no evidence that our mental make-up has changed since the middle-ages; and it is a fact that many intelligent people who have not studied psychology do reach real understanding. Certainly they have a knowledge of the prin- ciples of psychology, probably innate. It may be in that, that their in- telligence lies. BACK NUMBERS I can only lay claim to sixteen copies of Authentic, but I would gladly pay cost plus postage for second hand back issues. The copies I have missed are Nos. 1-20, 27, 28 and 30. I would be very 154 glad to meet fellow fans here in New Zealand. James Cameron, 26 Senio Road, Trentham Camp, New Zealand. No doubt some of our readers will respond to your request, James, and we do hope you find a friend among our other New Zealand readers. FLOWERS BY REQUEST! Orchids to H. J. Campbell for his answer to a letter sent in by one Basil P. Coukis! What is it with this guy Coukis, anyway? Two syllable words and ideas he wants yet! Thanks, your answer was wonderful. And listen—all in all I'd say Authentic is England’s Galaxy, which rates it high indeed, Earl ‘‘Plaster’’ Parris, Box 31, Lewes, Delaware, U.S.A. SWAPS Could you mention in your magazine that I have a number of science fiction magazines (list avail- able) which I desire to trade jazz records or what-have-you? Thank you. Roy Morser, P.O. Box 1345, Miami Beach 39, Florida. What exactly do you mean by ‘“‘what-have-you,” Roy? You may be laying yourself open to trouble! comiclooks.conn