A magazine editor sees the funny side of his work

The Humorous Side of an Editor’s Life, an article from The Ladies Home Journal, August 1907 issue, written by an anonymous editor. THE first number of a magazine that I ever edited got me into trouble. This particular issue, my pride because it was my first, had not been issued two days before a man… Continue reading A magazine editor sees the funny side of his work

Secrets of the Mask, part 1- In the beginning

A recent rummage through some boxes turned up two copies of Black Mask, and I started reading them. One was from the thirties, another from the forties. I thought it might be interesting to review a few issues to see the difference in editors as the magazine changed. As I did that, I found some… Continue reading Secrets of the Mask, part 1- In the beginning