tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964885632131848660.post220991259830398630..comments2023-03-31T06:55:42.398-07:00Comments on Dinner With Max Jenke: First Rate FangoJeff Allardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265550466781988388noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964885632131848660.post-14018650924516801722011-04-15T05:48:48.212-07:002011-04-15T05:48:48.212-07:00Thanks Vince - sorry to hear Fango probably won...Thanks Vince - sorry to hear Fango probably won't participate in the Stoker Weekend con but it's nice to hear that Tony Timpone will be a Guest of Honor. Tony was always a gracious, enthusiastic presence at the Fango cons and when I sent him a copy of my first fanzine back in the day, he sent back a great note of encouragement. I'm sorry he isn't at the helm of Fango anymore but at the same time, it's obvious that they handed the mag to the right guy.Jeff Allardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265550466781988388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964885632131848660.post-35681862008191646082011-04-15T05:31:43.698-07:002011-04-15T05:31:43.698-07:00Great summation of the magazine's recent trans...Great summation of the magazine's recent transformation, Jeff. As a lifelong fan who can still remember purchasing the very first issue in my neighborhood comic books shop, I'm thrilled by Alexander's infusion of the literary in the magazine. The increased focus on books and writers has been most welcome. Still hoping they'll expand their current book review section by a few reviews, but no complaints from me. <br /><br />We actually invited FANGORIA to play a major role in the HWA's upcoming Stoker Weekend convention in June, and although there was some initial enthusiastic interest, their participation seems unlikely. Was hoping to get them to really solidify their commitment to the horror literature scene with some presence at the highest-visibility conference for horror writers and to cover the 24th Annual Bram Stoker Awards. Especially disappointing in light of the fact that we're honoring former longtime editor Timpone as a Guest of Honor. <br /><br />Missed opportunities aside, I think Alexander and team are doing a bang-up job! Again, great piece!Vince Liagunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636180586377675728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964885632131848660.post-65112275799774538362011-03-29T15:30:36.031-07:002011-03-29T15:30:36.031-07:00I agree - although it's a hard market these da...I agree - although it's a hard market these days to sustain a fiction-based mag. Even back in better times for print publications, a great mag like Twilight Zone couldn't make it past a few years. <br /><br />I'm not sure if Fango is the best place to showcase fiction (GoreZone tried to make a go of it with short stories and it seemed a little awkward there, too) but they've wisely limited it to just one page and I admire the attempt to mix things up a bit.Jeff Allardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265550466781988388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964885632131848660.post-73850909469122411492011-03-29T15:20:33.069-07:002011-03-29T15:20:33.069-07:00Really perceptive piece on the changes at Fango.
...Really perceptive piece on the changes at Fango.<br /><br />I like the new direction, too.<br /><br />I don't think fiction belongs in Fango, tho. I'd be happy to see a fiction-focused mag by the same publisher, though.Phantom of Pulphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684169251989469824noreply@blogger.com