Fanzines (by article title)
While fairly comprehensive, the following compilation does not include—with a handful of exceptions—a) letters to editors, b) interviews, or c) reprints of professionally published short stories.
A good number of the below entries may be found here: Fanac.org.
Note on abbreviations: OoMH: reprinted in Bloch's Out of My Head; ESoF: reprinted in Bloch's Eighth Stage of Fandom.
A good number of the below entries may be found here: Fanac.org.
Note on abbreviations: OoMH: reprinted in Bloch's Out of My Head; ESoF: reprinted in Bloch's Eighth Stage of Fandom.
Acolyte, The
The Stormy Petrel: A Collection of Articles about Francis Towner Laney, 1959; appreciation essay on Francis T. Laney—editor of The Acolyte fanzine Another Part of the Forrest Original source unknown; OoMH; ponders "What would the science fiction field have been like over the past forty years without a Forrest J Ackerman." Art of Richard Matheson, The The Journal of Science Fiction #4, 1953; discusses aspects Bloch admires in the writing of the young, “budding” Richard Matheson Art of William Rotsler, The Innuendo #8 Aug-58; ESoF; discusses his admiration for artist William Rotsler <artwork> Hodge-Podge #6, 1954; original artwork At the Headwaters Kteic magazine #29, 1955; ESoF; brief remembrance of attending a science fiction convention held in Cleveland, 1955. Attention, Les Cole! Deviant #3, Jul-54; presents results of a science fiction / fantasy questionnaire sent to roughly 500 known active fans taken late 1947/early 1948 Author, Author Fanscient #8, Summer 1949; self-authored brief bio and bibliography Autobiographical Sketch Omnicron #1, 1970 Autobiographical Sketch Confusion Vol. 1 #12, 1952 Autobiography Slan #2, Dec 1968 Bah! Humbug Oopsla #25, Jul 1958; ESoF; sarcastically responds to a charge of being "…an old fan growing sour" made by a young sci-fi fan. Banquet Speech The Alien Critic #8, Feb 1974; from the 1973 World Science Fiction convention held in Toronto. Bard in the Hand, A Fantasmagoria #1, Mar 1937; short story concerning weird poetry. Bibliography of Bloch, A Oopsla! #30, Sep 1961; 1935-1959 inclusive; (issue also includes Bloch articles by Walt Willis and Dean Grennell) Birth of a Notion, A The Zed, Mar 1955; humorous one-act where a young science fiction writer, Ray Sadberry, has his dreams for a "real" science fiction film, Centrigrade 69 dashed by Hollywood producers. Black Notebook, The Fanews Magazine (issue number and date unknown); excerpt from Bloch's novel, The Scarf. Black Revealer, The Midnight Sun #5, 1979; recollections by Bloch on early Weird Tales contributor Carl Jacobi. Bloch Denies All Science Fiction Five-Yearly, #3, November 1961. Bloch on the 17th Mailing Grue, #23, Mar 1955. Bloch Talks Shop Night Gaunt #1, 1985; interview of Bloch by Jeff Kahan. Bon Homme, Richard Richard Matheson: He Is Legend: An Illustrated Bio-Bibliography; 1984; tribute to Matheson. Boy Meets Ghoul A Bas #10, Nov 1957; reflects on the trend of literary critics to elevate the works of deceased writers while ignoring the merits of living ones. Brief Ackermention, A Fantasia Dec 1970; tribute to Forrest J Ackerman. But Doth Suffer… Science*Fiction #1, Jan 1946; short story. Calling Dr. Caligari Fantastic Worlds #4, Summer 1953; makes the argument that while he can define definite horrific moments in a number of films, there are no, in his opinion, true "horror movies." Candle to Light the Way Oopsla #12, Mar 1954; a brief look at a handful of works written by Fritz Leiber Jr. Cassandra Vega #10, Aug 1953; ESoF; verse poem; concerns the rise of legitimacy of science fiction as literature. Cause to Read Joyce Hyphen #12, Dec 1954; ESoF; discusses the cyclical nature of literary criticism. Caviar Emptor Peon #30, Jan 1954; humorous look at science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon. ChiCon 11 1/2 SaFari #2, Jul 1959; satirical account on a Chicago convention. Children of Blunder Grue #27, Feb 1956; ESoF; considers the use of advertising for the sale of several shocking items relevant to the times. Child's Garden of Curses, A Hodge-Podge #8, Apr 1954; numerous short book reviews. Chip Off the (Robert) Bloch, A Erg #86, Apr 1984; humorous reflection on what was happening with Bloch's friends the year of Erg's first issue (1959). Closet Approach, The Henry Kuttner: A Memorial Symposium Aug 1958; OoMH; reflects on the works and influence of his friend. <comments> H.P. Lovecraft: A Symposium 1970; Bloch's comments regarding Lovecraft, transcribed from a 1963 LASFS panel discussion. Communist, The Destiny #10, Summer 1954; short story. Confessions of a Fanzine Reviewer Peon #38, Feb 1957; details the difficulties in reviewing fanzines. Conventioneer’s Prayer, The Abstract #8, Dec 1954; humorous piece where Bloch prays to Kali to protect him from numerous perils when attending an upcoming science fiction convention. Credo for Fantasy Writers Peon #35, May 1955; ESoF; an "oath" for "…all professional writers of weird or sf by the editor who purchases their first story." Crumbs for a Toast to Solar Pons Pontine Dossier Annual, May 1971; poem D-B Symposium Part II, The Double-Bill #8, Jan 1964; Bloch participates with other writers in answering questions regarding science fiction writing. Damned Good Thing, A A Bas #9, Nov 1956; ponders what circumstances govern the popularity and/or survival of a given effort, particularly in regard to books and music. Dead-Beat Generation, The Grue (issue date and publication date unknown); ESoF; bemoans the rise of the "New Hero" in current literature - the "Me-Firsters in the saddle, riding roughshod over every semblance of common decency." Demolished Fan, The Oopsla #11, Jan 1954; ESoF; remembrances while poring through a stack of old fanzines. Detention 1959 Banquet Remarks Detention #3, Nov 1959; convention speech. Diary Found in the St. Louis Zoo Worlds of If, Jan-70. DNQ Egoboo #10, Mar 1970; reflections on fanzines reaching their 40th anniversary. Doctor Bloomington, I Presume? Science Fiction Fifty-Yearly #1, Nov 1957; ESoF; relates his first meeting with Bob Tucker. Dr. Jessup on U.F.O. Twig Illustrated #15, Jul 1959; review/analysis of M.K. Jessup's book The Case for the U.F.O. Dream, The Science Fiction Bulletin, Fall 1946; short story. Ealing Art, The Hyphen #18, May 1957; ESoF; compares English and American cinema. Every Man His Own Psychiatrist New Purposes #12, Jun 1949; ESoF; pokes fun at (the then) current-day popularity of unburdening oneself to others. Excerpts from a Letter to P. Howard Lyons Canadian Fandom, Dec-54; ESoF; memories of Bob Tucker in the days leading up to and during a science-fiction convention held in Chicago. Extracts from a Letter to Laney The Acolyte, Fall 1945. Fabulous Mr. Tucker, The Masque #12, May 1956; ESoF; light-hearted look into the "life" of Bob Tucker. Fan Fan, The Erratic #4, 1959; humorous piece on fans. Fan Mags Chanticleer (issue and publication date unknown); humorous piece on fanzines. Fandom Harvest (Fanzine one shot.) 1955; edited by Bloch. Fanquette - 1960 Shangri-L'Affaires #50, Apr/May 1960; convention speech in absentia - written by Bloch who could not attend; delivered by Ted Johnstone. Fantagoony (w/Willis Conover, Jr) New Tesseract, Vol. 3 #1, Oct 1937; spoof on recent events Fantasy and Psychology Canadian Fandom #33a, Feb 1957; Guest of Honor speech from 1948 Worldcon. Few Hints for Santa Claus, A Yandro #36, Jan 1956; humorous piece of fandom. Few Words About Ron Ellik, A Odd #19, Summer 1968; an In Memorium piece on a contributor to fandom. Few Words About Tucker, A The Really Incompleat Bob Tucker, Oct-74. Filler Ads Grue #22, Fall 1954; ESoF; various fake/humorous advertisements. Foregone Conclusion, A Retribution #14, Nov 1959; humorous piece on fandom. Forgotten Giant of Science Fiction, A Quixotic #3, Sep 1959; piece on Edson McCann. Forty Whacks Excelsior #2, Apr 1957; reflects on turning 40-years-old. From Hubub Horizontal Nandu #13, Mar 1956; ESoF; comments on a statement regarding the society in which one lives, made by John Brunner. From Velvet Alley to Strait-Jacket Zenith Speculation #7, Dec 1964; Bloch comments on a piece written by Alan Dodd concerning Bloch. Funtasy Fantasy #38 and 39, Sep 1936, Jan 1937; column on fandom. Funtasy Chanticleer #6 and 7; Aug 1945, June 1946; column on fandom (differs from column of same name appearing in Fantasy). Future Imperfect Shangri-L'Affaires #41, Feb 1959; comparison of science fiction to fairy tales. Gafia House Hyphen #31, Oct-58; ESoF; talks about his house in Weyauwega, WI, its isolation, and some of the few people who have come to visit. Glands Across the Sea Brennschluss #1, Oct 1954; discusses British fandom. Gone But Not Forgotten Thriller #1, 1972; discusses forgotten horror films. Grumblings Yandro #114, Jul 1962; long letter where Bloch addresses criticisms from Terry Carr from a previous issue. Guest Starring - Robert Bloch Christopher Lee Club Bulletin, Sep-Oct 1968; autobiographical interview. Have You Heard the One About--? Venus #2, Sep 1944; short story. (Later sold to Playboy magazine under the title "The Traveling Salesman.") Henry Kuttner Etchings & Odysseys #4, 1984; tribute. Hornbook for the Atomic Age, A Journal of Science Fiction #1, Oct 1951; Bloch and Fritz Leiber assign aspects of the nuclear age to each letter of the alphabet; in rhyme. Hornbook for Conventions, A Innuendo #1, Jun 1956; assigns aspects of science fiction conventions to each letter of the alphabet; in rhyme. Horror from Below, The Yandro #76, May 1959; short story. How Conventional Can You Get? Confusion, 1975; report on a World Science Fiction convention. How Red Was My Herring Wastebasket #4, 1954. How to Attend a Science Fiction Convention Fan Warp #1, 1953; ESoF; "Rules and instructions" for attending a science fiction convention, for the benefit of "…the neophyte conventioneer." How to be a SF Critic Inside #1, Oct 1962; sarcastic look on literary criticism. How Weak Was My End Quandry #21, Jun-52; ESoF; describes a hectic evening during the Midwest Fan Conference of 1952. I Was a Fake Fan for the F.B.I. Abstract #9, Jan 1955; story where Bloch is an F.B.I agent assigned to "infiltrate" fandom. I Was a Prisoner in a 21" Picture Tube JD-Argassy #44, May 1959; discusses his participation in IT'S A DRAW, a local, weekly Milwaukee cartoon quiz program. I Was a Teenage Faust The Pavlat Report, Aug-59; OoMH; discusses his involvement with fandom; short script “…a factual dramatization of the circumstances attending my own entrance into fandom.” I Was a White Slave for the Solacon Mimsy #3, 1959; convention report. I Was Ethel Lindsay's Sex Slave Erg #63, Jul 1978; reflects on how many more opportunities exist for "bad" science fiction writing than decades past. I Went to a Playboy Party for the FBI and Found--Charles Beaumont? Bane #8, 1962; relates attending a late-night party at the home of Hugh Hefner. I'll Fry Tomorrow Science Fiction Five-Yearly #2, Nov/Dec 1956; ESoF; humorous story where 'Ellen Harlison' falls further into her growing fandommania. Immodest Proposal, An New Purposes #1, Jan 1949; ESoF; proposes humorously (we hope) the idea of cannibalism to solve the dual problems of dwindling natural resources and booming human population. Immortal Ackerman, The Fantasite #12, Feb 1944; story involving the invasion of earth by aliens…and Forrest J Ackerman. In Dialog: Robert Bloch and Bob Tucker Chat #1, Sep 1978; interview of Bloch and Tucker. In Memoriam: Fritz Lang Outre #3, Oct 1976; OoMH; tribute to the recently deceased director. In Memoriam: Samuel D. Russell Whispers #4, 1975; tribute to a founding member of the Minneapolis Fantasy Society. In Memoriam: Weird Tales Isomer #2, Sep 1955; ESoF; tribute to the magazine that was his literary "home" for decades. Incomplete Faan, The Spectre #5, Jul 1959. Incredible Head-Shrinking Man, The Sigbo #5, 1958; ESoF; considers science fiction films as psychological escapism. Inside the Outsider Xenophile #18, Oct 1975; tribute to Lovecraft. Introduction The Best of Fandom - 1957; 1959; introduction to a collection of fanzine articles published in 1957. Jabberwocky for Fandom Rea #2, Fall, 1954; ESoF; poem. Journey to the Unknown Beabohemia #2, Dec 1968; recollections on his time working on the short-lived television series. Just a Goddam Hobby Psychotic #20, May/Jun/Jul 1955; ESoF; examines the obstacles that prevent "…fandom as a way of life." Lament for a Lost Love Chanticleer #5, May 1945; poem Laughter of a Ghoul The Fantasy Fan #16, Dec 1934; short-short story. Left at the Post Slant #7, Winter 1952/1953; ESoF; takes us through a day of examining received mail. |
Lefty Feep and I
Algol #17, Nov 1971; OoMH; a short history of creating his recurring character, Lefty Feep. Legend of Blackjack Sam, The Lore #6, Aug 1966; book review. Letter SFWA Forum #45, Apr 1976; lengthy letter. Letter Lagniappe, Nov 1955; edited by Bloch; consists of a single-page letter. Letter from Bloch Quandry #14, Oct 1951; lengthy letter to editor regarding a recent convention. Letter from Bloch Oopsla #20, Jan 1956; lengthy letter discussing comics and comedy. Letter from Good Ol' Cheerful Bob Bloch Klein Bottle #1, May 1959; humorous marriage "advice" for husband/wife editors Terry and Miriam Carr. Letter from Robert Bloch Day*Star #9, Aug 1959; lengthy letter. Letter from Sally Ann Bloch, A Femizine #5, Feb 1955; ESoF; a Bloch-scripted "letter to the editor" from his eleven-year-old daughter. Letter to a Convention-Goer Newyorcon Program Book, Sep 1956; ESoF; light-hearted advice to first-time convention attendees. Letter to a TAFF Winner Moor Park #2, 1958; OoMH; light-hearted advice to an award winner when visiting England. Letter to Carl Brandon, A Innuendo #9, Jun 1959; letter to a made-up hoax "fan." Letters Found in an Author's Drawers Inside Science Fiction #53, Sep 1958; humorous made-up (self-penned) letters to Bloch. Lilies Marvel Tales, Winter 1934; story. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Grue #23, Mar 1955; humorously annotates Lincoln's famous speech. Lomokome Papers, The Stf-in-Gen & Bolide (Sigbo) #3, 1957; ESoF; book review of a Herman Wouk novel. Lost and Found Department Hodge-Podge #10, Aug 1954; ESoF; description of the ad pages contained within the January 1935 copy of Weird Tales. Lovecraft Mythos, The H.P.L.: A Tribute to Howard Phillips Lovecraft 1890-1937, 1972; OoMH; brief examination of how Lovecraft’s legacy went from an obscure to “in” writer. Many Facets of Forrest J Ackerman, The Lunacon Program Book, 1974; short bio and tribute. McGuffey's First Science Fiction Reader Imagination, Apr 1957; ESoF; Q&A with school children who learn of the life of a science fiction writer. Men, Myths, and Monsters Algol #22, May 1974; OoMH; brief, serious take on fantasy film history. Most Horrible Book Ever Written, The Science Fiction Five-Yearly #4, 1966; rips the error-laden volume, "Horror!" by Drake Douglas. Music and Robert Bloch CanFan #27/28, Dec 1955, Feb 1956; discusses music. My Further Struggles Science Fiction Five-Yearly #1, Nov 1951; short-short story; presented as written by "Floyd Scrilch as told to Robert Bloch." My Struggle with Floyd Scrilch Utopian #6, Jun 1952. New Wave Corserpentis #3, 1972; essay on new wave science fiction. Nightmares for Disc-Jockeys Grotesque #2, Nov 1952; humorous piece discusses music. Nolacon Speech Profanity #7, Feb 1960; unearthed speech from the 1951 Nolacon; Bloch takes the press to task for their slanted presentations of science fiction conventions. Non-Con Report Quip #5, Feb 1967; details of a trip to Canada, having missed the opportunity to attend a convention. Non-Lewis Carol, A Psychotic #19, Mar 1955; poem. Oldies but Goodies Grils #2, Oct 1969; shares memories of selected science fiction conventions. Once Around the Bloch Grue #20, Spring 1954; long letter. Once There Were Two Irishmen Warhoon #26, Feb 1969; touches on Irish fandom, writing, and recommends the book "The Improbable Irish." Open Letter to a Young Girl about to Publisher Her First Fanzine, An Etwas #1, May 1960; OoMH; response to letter received…as per the title. Open Letter to Fandom, An Nyralathotep #3, Jul 1966; humorous comments on the lack of science fiction in fanzines, replaced by talk of religion, politics, historical movements, etc. Open Letter to Walter A. Willis, An Confusion #3, Sep 1962. Past Recaptured, The Science Fiction Fifty-Yearly #1, Nov 1957; ESoF; answers the oft-posed question "What was it like to be a fan 'way back in the early days?" Pastiches from Robert Bloch Dimensions #15, Aug-Oct 1954; humorous reflections on a science fiction convention. Pete Kelly's Blue Dragnet Gasp! #7, Jan 1956; ESoF; discusses the Jack Webb film, Pete Kelly's Blues and laments the inaccurate portrayal of both the jazz music and the period of the 1920s. Planning Your Own Funeral is a Serious Undertaking Chanticleer #6, Aug 1945; poem. Poe and Lovecraft Ambrosia #2, Aug 1973; OoMH; compares and contrasts the backgrounds and styles of the two famous writers. Poe and Me Vanations #6, Jul 1953; ESoF; humorously “interviews” himself to discuss how he came to “collaborate” with Edgar Allan Poe on “The Lighthouse.” Poem Calculated to Make Ogden not Utah, but GNASH! Fandom Harvest, Mar 1955; humorous poem. Post Conventional Triste The BEM and I, 1970; convention article. Postcard from Robert Bloch Out There #3, publication date unknown; limerick about Isaac Asimov. Postmark - Philadelphia Vega #12, 1953; notes reporting on the PhilCon. Pro and Con Bem #3, Sep 1954; ESoF; contrasting opinions regarding the MidWesCon held May of 1954. Pruriency, Anyone? Peon #34, Feb 1955; considers the lack of introspective writing in fantastic fiction. Public Apology, A New Purposes #16, Mar 1950; ESoF; a sarcastic look at the "promises" made to Americans during the 1940s. Question, A The Diversifier, #25 March 1978. Quiet Weekend in Detroit, A Retribution #14, Nov 1959; brief report on the 17th World Science Fiction Convention. Real Goon Guy, A Revolution! 1960; article on John Berry. Regret in Twilight Vega #12, 1953; poem. Return of Lefty Feep, The Shangri-L'Affaires, Nov 1958; OoMH; short story. Robert Bloch: Man in London Le Zombie #66, Dec 1968; recollections of trip to London for the 1965 World Science Fiction Convention. Robert Bloch in Weyauwega Fandom Harvest, May 1955; essay on fandom. Robert Bloch on Crime Fiction Mystery-Lover's Newsletter #6, 1968; speech excerpt. Robert Bloch Says Now & Then, No. 4, 1955 Rutting Season, The Micro #1, publication date unknown. San Francisco Confidential Le Zombie #64, Jan 1955; convention report. Science Fiction Fifty-Yearly #1, Nov 1957; one-shot edited and published by Bloch and Bob Tucker. Science Fiction World, The #1-6, Aug 1955 - Spring 1957; six issues edited and published by Bloch and Bob Tucker. Second Coming! New Purposes #9, May 1949; ESoF; day-by-day itinerary for Jesus' return. Seven Ages of Fan, The Fanscient #6, Winter 1949; humorous look that “discuss the strange metamorphosis which seems to take place in the character, personality, aims and attitudes of the Average Fan.”) Shaw Enough Beabohemia #13, Fall 1970; recollection on Bob Shaw. Shock Joe-Jim #1; publication date unknown; details his favorite movie shock moments. Solacon Speech Yandro #69, Oct 1958; convention speech. Some Notes on an Entity Tamlacht #12, publication date unknown; article on H.P. Lovecraft. Stake in the Future, A Haunted #1, Mar 1963. Stay Tuned for Terror Gothism #4, Aug 1973; OoMH; provides a short history of his involvement with the short-lived radio series. Story Behind Psycho, The Camber #12, 1960; answers self-penned questions regarding Psycho, both novel and film. Suggestive Article, A Aporrheta #12, Jul/Aug 1959; answers questions posed by the fanzine editor. Sup Full of Horrors Cthulhu Calls Vol. 3, #1, Jul 1975; OoMH; laments the increase in violence in fantastic literature and cinema. Surrogate in '58 Oopsla! #23, Nov 1957; ESoF; thoughts on the 1958 World Science Fiction Convention. Tape of Things to Come, The Oopsla! #9, Jan 1953; ESoF; humorous conversation "caught on tape" during a 1952 convention. Tell Us About Yourself 4-D #1, 1966; autobio sketch. Them Ain't Bongo Drums Shangri-L'Affaires #39, Nov 1958; ESoF; suggests that fandom replace the "Beat Generation." Thirty Days at Hard Labor Hocus #11, Oct 1959; laments fanzines that promise/start out monthly and then peter out on publication frequency. Thirty-Years War, The Science Fiction Five-Yearly #6, Nov 1976; discusses Sixth and Seventh Fandom. This Method of Catharsis (aka: Criteria for Criticism) The Acolyte #12, Fall 1945; ESoF; analysis of two motivations behind all writers. Thorne Smith Tabebulan #28, 1976; article on the humorous supernatural fantasy fiction writer. Through a Picture-Tube, Darkly The Vinegar Worm #3, Fall 1957; ESoF; outlines 17 things he learned about life through the medium of television. Time Traveling with H.P. Lovecraft Fantasy Correspondent (issue number and publication date unknown). To Alice Alice Vol. 6 #1, 1956; poem. Toastmaster Speech The Speleobem #11, Apr 1961; transcript of 1956 NYCON II. Traditions of Science Fiction and Conventions, The The Alien Critic #10, Aug 1974; OoMH; Guest of Honor speech from the 31st World S.F. Convention (Aug 31, 1973) Tribute to Boris Karloff Fantasy News #10, 1969; tribute to the recently deceased actor. Truth About Wallpaper, The SaFari #1, Apr 1959; humorous relating of wallpapering his walls with rejection slips. 25th Anniversary Speech Shangri L'Affaires #47, Dec 1959; convention speech. Two Great Editors Is #4, Oct 1971; OoMH; remembrances of publishing editors August Derleth and John Campbell. 2001: A Space Odyssey Psychotic #25, May 1968; film review. 2001 1/2 Tomorrow And… Vol. 1 #2, Oct 1968; ponders why the film Planet of the Apes "...has not received a tenth of the critical and conversational attention accorded 2001: A Space Odyssey." Ultimate Ultimatum, The Fantasy Magazine #33, Aug 1935; story. Unconventional Approach, The Science Fiction World #1, Aug 1955; editorial that considers the problems resulting from science fiction conventions' growth over the years. Unsolicited Testimonial Oopsla #14, Sep 1954; serious piece on the writings of Wilson Tucker. Unsolved Mysteries of Fandom Destiny #7, Winter 1953; contemplates on seven mysteries of fandom. <Untitled> Is SF in a Rut? (single issue), 1958; edited by Bloch and Bob Tucker; Bloch contributes an article. Verse Fandom First Fandom #16, Winter 1969/70; poem. Visit With H.P. Lovecraft, A Science-Fantasy Correspondent #2, Jan 1937; story. Visitor from Averoigne, A Nyctalops #7, Aug 1972; article on Clark Ashton Smith. Way of Life, A Essay, different from short story of same name; original source unknown; ESoF. What Every Television Critic Should Know Spock's Sentinel, 1968; article on television criticism. What Every Young Ghoul Should Know Amateur Correspondent #2, Sep/Oct 1937; short story. What Every Young Spaceman Should Know Science Fantasy Bulletin #9, Oct 1952; humorous speech. What I Don't Know About Sweden Would Fill a Page Translations (issue number and publication date unknown); essay on Swedish science fiction fans. Where Were You 7,889,760 Minutes Ago? Scottische #55, Mar 1970; reflects on fandom 15 years previous. Who Played the Harp? Spaceship #20, Jan 1953; humorous article. Will Success Spoil Bridey Murphy? Science Fiction World #3, Aug 1956; editorial. Will the Real Author of Psycho Please Stand Up? Venture II, 1965; OoMH; humorous comparison of Bloch and Psycho screenwriter, Joseph Stefano. Willis in America Hyphen #3, Feb 1953; ESoF; recollection of first meeting with science-fiction writer, and editor of Hyphen fanzine, Walter Willis. Wilson Tucker – the Smo-o-oth Operator MidAmeriCon Program Book, 1976; OoMH; tribute to Wilson/Bob Tucker. Wish I had Written That Masque #7, vol. 2, Feb 1953; discusses admiration for H.P. Lovecraft’s “Pickman’s Model.” Word from Bloch, A Fantasy Journal #3, 1962; shares his views on writing. Word on Weird, A Deeper Than You Think #2, Jul 1968; regarding Weird Tales magazine. Word to the Wise, A Psychotic #11, May 1954; poses the question "what will be the 'Word' in the Science Fiction of 1954?" Worst Foot Forward Inside #15, May 1956; ESoF; looks at possible culprits for the death of the science fiction boom. |