The Fantasy Fan, November 1933 The Fans' Own Magazine

"The Fantasy Fan, November 1933" by Various is a gathering of fantasy writings and insights from the early 1900s, acting as both a stage for fans and a spot to show off stories from well-known fantasy and strange fiction writers. The magazine gives a peek into what fantasy fans enjoyed back then, focusing on the growing popularity of stories that explored "what if" ideas. Inside its pages, you'll find pieces like an essay by H.P. Lovecraft where he thinks about what makes supernatural horror work in books, along with tales like "The Other Gods," a story that plays with scary cosmic ideas and the risks of humans trying to understand the divine. There are also sections with readers sharing their thoughts, conversations between fans and authors, and an article by Clark Ashton Smith, all showing how lively the community of fantasy lovers was, as they came together to share their love for these imaginative stories. In shorter words, this magazine doesn't just push fantasy books; it helps people talk to each other and work together, all while showing off how fantasy storytelling was changing in the 1930s.