on true science of to-day, but let the author's imagination wander a little,, because anything might be possible to-morrow. I do not like love stories or much humor in this type of stories.
Stories of other worlds or of the Fourth Dimension always interest me, because there is no limit to the imagination there. Why not have a discussion column and print some of the letters? It would encourage zoo re to write, and give you their opinion; and, whether good or bad, should help you please the majority.
Some will maybe say the cover is too vivid—but that was what attracted my eye when I picked it out from among many others. Host of your stories in the first edition were good. I liked "The Beetle-Horde" and "Phantoms of Reality" best. Also noticed the "Spawn of the Stars" next issue, which sounds O. K. Hoping you all success in this type of stories.—C. E. Anderson, 3504 Colfax Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn.
A Young Reader's Favorites
Dear Editor:
I am writing you, per your request in your first issue of Astounding Stories. They are most entertaining. I have read three of me stories and they are excellent. You asked the readers to tell you the kind of stories we liked best I like stories that concern the future of aviation. I like interplanetary stories, also the atones about the Fourth Dimension. I like Cummings', Rousseau's, Leinster's Meek's, Vincent's and Starxl's writing. Your magazine is sure worth twenty cents. You could put more science in your stories.
Please hold H. Wesso, your artist. He can really draw. I have seen his drawings in other magazines. And you may console yourself with the thought that you have one continuous reader. I feel that your magazine is going to be a success. I am also expressing the thoughts of other readers. I am only 15 years-old, but I like to read good science stones, nevertheless. I hope to see you in next month's magazine.—Ward Elmore, 2912 Avenue J, Ft. Madison, Iowa.
A Contented Reader
Dear Editor:
Congratulations on your new publication, Astounding Stories. I certainly enjoyed reading the January issue. I believe that this magazine is the answer to the prayer of those readers who are desirous of something different, something unique. Another feature is that you are charging only 20c. a copy for a magazine that is really worth several times that amount. You may count on me as a steady buyer of the Astounding Stories as long as future issues are up to the standard of the January issue.
Let me urge you that you give us the magazine on time every month. I do not want to postpone my enjoyment of reading the Unique Magazine on the first Thursday of each month.
Keep up the good work, and remember me as a contented reader of your publications—T. J. Croaff, Jr., P. O. Box 734, Phoenix, Arizona.
"A Lallapaloozer"!
Dear Editor:
Well, I've got to say something, and I might aa well get it over with. Your new magazine, Astounding Stories, is a lallapaloozer. Tm sorry I didn't get the first edition of the new magazine, but I suppose you have some in stock, and I'm sending in my twenty cents in stamps to get one. I might as well tell you how I found out about this new wonder.
One dreary, dreary night I walked into my newsdealer's store to get a paper. While there I happened to glance upon the bookstand—I saw the word Astounding and, my curiosity aroused, I walked over to the stand and pulled the magazine out.. Imagine my surprise and delight when I found out what it was! Well, I bought the book then and there without even taking a look inside. When I got home I opened the book, and the first story that caught my eye was "Old Crompton's Secret," by Harl Vincent. I knew the story was good before I read it, because I've read quite a few of Mr. Vincent's novels and they were all excellent The best stories I like are interplanetary stories.
Why not have a "Reader Talks" in Astounding Stories, where each reader gives his point of view on the stories in the magazine? I know everyone would enjoy that, as it gives the readers a chance to comment on stories and, also, see what the other reader thinks about any story in particular. I wish you success in your new enterprise and hope my first edition of Astounding Stories arrives soon.—Joseph Kankowsky, 36 Columbia Street, West Orange, New Jersey.
"The Readers' Corner"
All Readers are extended a sincere and cordial invitation to "come over in 'The Readers' Corner'" and join in our monthly discussion of stories, authors, scientific principles and possibilities—everything that's of common interest in connection with our Astounding Stories.
Although from time to time the Editor may make a comment or so, this is a department primarily for Readers, and we want you to make full use of it. Likes, dislikes, criticisms, explanations, roses, brickbats, suggestions—everything's welcome here; so "come over in 'The Readers' Corner'" and discuss it with all of us!
