The Fantasy Fan, Volume 2, Number 5, January 1935 The Fan's Own Magazine

The issue opens with an energetic editorial that replaces the usual reader‑feedback column with a new “Forward” section, announcing a special focus on weird poetry. It teases a forthcoming biography of H. P. Lovecraft, complete with a striking wood‑cut, and promises contributions from genre giants like Robert E. Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Seabury Quinn, and others. This preview sets a tone of excitement and community for the magazine’s upcoming themed numbers.

A lively exchange with a self‑identified “member of the general public” adds humor, while a short poem titled “Dream” showcases the unsettling imagery the issue celebrates. Notices about upcoming illustrations by Jack Binder and news of new short‑story and weird‑science features give readers a glimpse of what’s to come. Altogether, the magazine captures the vibrant, slightly irreverent spirit of 1930s weird‑fiction fandom, offering listeners a compact taste of the era’s creative energy.