Once again, another issue of Sign of the Times - A Chronicle of Decadence in the
Atomic Age is late getting the press; end of August instead of end of July ... the
pain of having to work to support your magazine. Frankly, I wonder why I've taken the
corporate plunge - old age security, a chance to work with buggy beta release software, a
step up the publishing career ladder. At times it is down right depressing (like today)
and at other times exciting. But, really, let's get on with the show and share some
amusing recent reviews of SOTT.
FROM FACTSHEET FIVE #30
One of my favorite litmags, full of bizarre and novel stories. F.J. Matozzo's "The Golden
Fleece" is an erotic fairytale; Steven Sherrill's
"In All His Bovine Glory" is an icky story of
death with a new twist; and Willie Smith's "Essay on the Vacuum" is the sort of perverted writing
we've grown to expect from him. 8 other stories, plus nifty graphics and a professional
looking layout make this a definite winner.
FROM THE WRITER'S BAR-B-Q, ISSUE #3, FALL 198
Decadence, yes, but more in the sense of the center not holding than in the nihilist
fuck 'em all sense. Mainly short stories with a mixed bag of illustration. Realistic and
honest.
AND FROM THE STATE OF ALASKA
To: David Bowman
Subject: Prohibited Mail
Date: 3-14-89
From: Frank Sauser
Superintendent
State Correctional Center
Hiland Mountain/Meadow Creek
This is to inform you that your mail from:
Sign of the Times - A Chronicle of Decadence in the Atomic Age
was withheld for the following reason:
Inappropriate Material
This is in accordance with our policy #810.03(c)(2).
FS:jd
CC:Inmate File
and from David himself:
Thanks for the mail, I think. Just thought I'd send you this memo; perhaps it will go good in your "critical reviews" file. See you soon.
David
P.S. When the guard gave me this he mentioned that I had other mail as well. "And I think someone sent you a rosary" were his words. While anything is possible I went with him thinking that it was probably a set of prayer beads from some Eastern Sect. Was I surprised to find that they were actually a set of Mardi Gras beads flown here direct (well, okay, via Manhattan) from the event? Well, a little.
Ciao.
AND FROM THE MAIL BOX
How did that piece by Louie Crew get into SOTT (Vol. 4, #1)? It was not self-indulgent and angry. It was something my consciousness could actually make use of, rather than just recover from.
If this keeps up, I may actually have to send you money for a subscription.
Rick Shory
In answer to your Mach 3 letter, no problem about holding "Funny Smells" until the summer issue. In fact, that's what I had expected, since your original acceptance letter said it would be in the winter issue, coming out in July. I couldn't figure that out unless the seasons are backwards, Seattle being on the other side of the hemisphere and all. How should I know. I've never been there.
Looking forward to seeing the story come out, as well as to the winter issue.
Very pleased to be on your exchange; also, I liked the job you did on "The Octopus of Cafe Chin Chin". Your magazine looks good. A girlfriend of mine was quite taken by it; she'll probably send you something to consider for publication. Her name's Wendy and she's quite a good writer.
Well, thanks again,
No, it's not a strip of porno slut, it's only you ... ONLY?????
I've masturbated four times this afternoon and I still want to be fucked badly. Maybe I should invest in a vibrator? Tuesdays are so difficult with my dick being away at school all day ...
Send me a sub to your rag and bill me and I will cough it up.
My folks move to Bellevue on the 20th so maybe I will see you soon.
Luv and stinky cum from the only sex queen in Knoxville.
I appreciated your clever use of typos in "Art and the Nuclear Arms Race" and "The Golden Fleece" in the Winter '88-'89, Volume 4, Number 1 issue. Undoubtedly this was a ploy to distract from the recent establishmentarian trend of SOTT. Good stories, nevertheless.
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