Chapter I

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

in the past

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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To consume or be consumed by fire.

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

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assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading I placed enough capital in the venture to start it off.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

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a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

recognizable; marked

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disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

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in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

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a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I placed enough capital in the venture to start it off.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Inexperience with the publishing game allows for pretty pictures of people just dying to send in their dollars to your new magazine, but the cold facts certainly throw ice-water on air-castles.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

imagination unrestricted by reality

From this reading You've guessed it--the result was none other than THE FANTASY FAN.

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to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading You've guessed it--the result was none other than THE FANTASY FAN.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

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and nothing more

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immediately past

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set up or found

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a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

not any; not one

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

not one, and not any

From this reading You've guessed it--the result was none other than THE FANTASY FAN.

the month following October and preceding December

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I placed enough capital in the venture to start it off.

touching and supported by a surface

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on one occasion

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading You've guessed it--the result was none other than THE FANTASY FAN.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

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for each

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plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I placed enough capital in the venture to start it off.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

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people in general considered as a whole

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the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

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on the contrary

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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading You've guessed it--the result was none other than THE FANTASY FAN.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

express in words

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

cause to go somewhere

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(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I placed enough capital in the venture to start it off.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

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the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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propel through the air

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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading I placed enough capital in the venture to start it off.

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From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You've guessed it--the result was none other than THE FANTASY FAN.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Needless to say, I was disappointed with the results, as far as circulation goes--it's always that way.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Editor: Charles D. Hornig (Managing Editor: Wonder Stories) 10 cents a copy $1.00 per year 137 West Grand Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey Vol. 2, No. 3 November, 1934 Whole No. 15 Once upon a time, a year ago last summer, to be more specific, I had money to burn, but rather than burn it, I decided to launch an attack upon the fantasy-loving public in the form of a fan magazine.

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From this reading You've guessed it--the result was none other than THE FANTASY FAN.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Inexperience with the publishing game allows for pretty pictures of people just dying to send in their dollars to your new magazine, but the cold facts certainly throw ice-water on air-castles.