Avon Fantasy Reader No. 12 — page 132: what you’re looking at

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WITCHERY AND THRILLS The use of siren spells and love charms to win endearment and riches continues to attract the mind and heart of modern men and women. For beneath the surface of our workaday world, there flows deeply every man's desire for romantic mastery and future fruitfulness. The storied enchantment of witchcraft—of beautiful princesses to be won by valiant deeds—is instilled in each of us by the mankind-old lore of the past. And no matter what the nature of our everyday occupations, the longing for mystic thrills remains in full reign. - lt is no wonder therefore that fantasy, stories dealing with the witchery of the past and the romantic mystery of the future, continues to dominate and fascinate the public. Ps ga WATCH FOR AVON FANTASY READER NO. 13 The next number, now in preparation, featuring: THE LOVE-SLAVE AND THE SCIENTISTS by Frank Belknap Long—Love potions and secret kisses ceased to be problems for the men and women of the year 5678—-for the scientists thought they had found the solution in—the Love-Slaves. But THE CURIOUS CASE OF NORTON HOORNE by Ray. Cum- mings: Wherein the love of a talented man-breaks the veil of the supernatural to reach a heart-shaking climax: A powerfully emotional masterpiece. THE SHIP OF SILENCE by Albert Richard Wetjen: In which a modern ‘'Marie Celeste'’ is boarded at sea by modern sailors determined to settle an ancient mystery. 7 ? Also other excellent fantasy '‘finds'' by Donald Wandrei, Beatrice Grimshaw, Sewell Peaslee Wright, and many others. OUT SOON Ask Your Newsdealer to Reserve a Copy for You AVON FANTASY READER Only 35c a Copy Ey: