Posted by Richard Simms on August 17, 1998 at 20:17:26:
In Reply to: Re: Best short story posted by Patrick Dusoulier on August 14, 1998 at 12:27:36:
: : : It's quite something to read them in their original magazine format.
: : Funny you should mention this, since a number of years ago I found a pulp magazine with a Vance story I had never read, accompanied by some pretty Kelly Freas artwork- such as a prince on horseback out in space (?). I recall thinking it was one of Vance's weaker efforts, but redeemed by the art.
: : Now I can't recall the title or even the plot; I'll have to go dig it out from the archives. Anyone familiar with this story (or have I misremembered and it was some other author)?
: : Diana Hamilton -- hamilton@umbc.edu -- Baltimore, MD USA
: ====> The title is SJAMBAK, and it is indeed one of JV's stories. In fact, those people were riding sorts of space-bikes that looked like horses.
: Yeepeeyeepee-hi, I'm the first who responded !!! Do I get a prize ? ;°)
: Patrick
SJAMBAK eh ? Nice work Patrick on linking the cover description to the story. I wonder if it was Thrilling Wonder Stories? I seem to recall SJAMBAK as one of those early few I have yet to read - I've seen it mentioned in reference works.
Of course there is the problem that, as much as I am a big fan of all things Vance, if the story isn't all that great is it worth paying quite alot of money for the vintage magazine issue ?
This is a rhetorical question; however I have often discovered other often "forgotten" authors in the pages of Astounding, Startling, Galaxy, Thrilling, Planet etc ,etc!
Personally I love reading the old stuff.
rich.