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100 1 _aVarious
245 1 4 _aThe Fantasy Fan, January 1934 :
_bThe Fans' Own Magazine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-18
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Fantasy Fan, January 1934" by Various is a collection of fantasy and science fiction writings published during the early 20th century. This magazine, edited by Charles D. Hornig, serves as a platform for fans of weird fiction, featuring stories, articles, and discussions that explore various themes and trends within the genre. The likely topic of this publication revolves around the appreciation and exploration of fantasy fiction, promoting interaction among its readers and enthusiasts. The content of this issue includes an intriguing short story titled "The Ghoul" by Clark Ashton Smith, which tells the haunting tale of Noureddin Hassan, a man forced into a horrific pact with a ghoul in order to protect the corpse of his deceased wife. The narrative unfolds as Noureddin is compelled to kill seven people to satisfy the ghoul's demands, leading to moral reflections on honor and guilt. It also features columns discussing the state of science fiction in magazines, debates on the merits of weird literature, and the significance of various fantasy works. Through letters from readers and editorials, the magazine fosters a sense of community among fans while showcasing the imaginative possibilities of fantasy literature during its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction -- History and criticism -- Periodicals
653 _aFan magazines
653 _aFantasy fiction -- Periodicals
700 1 _aHornig, Charles D.,
_d1916-1999
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46615
999 _c87454
_d87454