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Rogation Day 1971 137th day - 228 days to come | Rogation Day 1971 137th day - 228 days to come | ||
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To Stationery Show and got a Press Badge. | |||
To 3M: <u>Dick Littlefield</u> and the other salesmen were quite en- | |||
thusiastic about <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>. Dick asked if I would | |||
do autographing appearances without compensation. I said, | |||
sure, as long as I get at least a few days advance notice. | |||
We missing Father's Day with <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> because of | |||
changing the rules, but Brentanos will have it in their X-Mas | |||
catalog. SLEUTH will be advertised shortly. | |||
<u>Harry Cunningham</u> (I believe) said that <u>TWIXT</u> and <u>ACQUIRE</u> are | |||
the mainstays of the 3M line. <u>STOCKS & BONDS</u> had two very | |||
good years but has fallen off now. <u>FACTS IN FIVE</u> is strong | |||
right now. | |||
A sheet "What's New" lists <u>SLEUTH</u>, <u>EVADE</u>, <u>HECTIX</u>, | |||
<u>KRESKIN'S KRYSTAL</u> (<u>KRESKIN'S ESP</u> no longer put out by M.B. | |||
I was told), <u>SPEED CIRCUIT</u>, <u>MR. PRESIDENT</u>, <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>. | |||
<u>BAZAAR</u> was dropped from the "Fun & Games" catalog. | |||
Cambe by a number of times during day but always missed Bill Caruson. | |||
Stancraft: Spoke to <u>Hank Laub</u>. He will see to the advance check | |||
as soon as he gets back. Told him about my objections to being an | |||
imitator in the matter of the wrap-a-round packing for [crossed out] AIRLINE. | |||
He said that the catalog shows it. I pointed out other differences. He'll | |||
check with Mary. | |||
<u>TRANSFORMATION</u> wasn't there till the afternoon when one copy came. It | |||
wasn't shown very prominently. I showed a salesman how to play | |||
and at one time we got mixed up between "available color" stones and | |||
"playing field" stones. Off course, the playing conditions weren't very good. | |||
Met <u>Tom Atwater</u> at Stancraft. He told me that Hallmark has | |||
sent three contracts for Alex: <u>POT</u> (<u>TOO BAD</u> - see 1967), <u>BUFFALO</u>, | |||
and <u>THE MOEBIES</u>. He doesn't like the contracts "hold harmless" and | |||
only $250 advance. (Didn't tell him Felicia got $500.) | |||
He was surprised that 3M didn't have <u>GOOD KNIGHT</u> out yet. | |||
With him to Vandow-Fenton where <u>Joyce Swayse</u> of Small Wonders | |||
was displaying some puzzles by <u>Stewart Coffin</u> and other non-game | |||
items (including prints by Tom's daughter). She may be preparing | |||
a catalog and would like to include <u>''AGOG''</u>. Told her of it being | |||
remaindered and she'll pick up some in Marboro. Tom said that | |||
he would act as my agent for a paperback publisher. We were | |||
supposed to discuss it further but never got around to it. | |||
Joyce took me a booth run by Rathcon featuring items put out | |||
jointly by The Museum of Modern Art and ''Playboy'' Magazine. | |||
One item was <u>MULTIPLICATIONS</u> (see 1970) in a clear set and one | |||
with pictures of nudes to be assembled. | |||
She would be interested in <u>BAZAAR</u> if 3M releases it. Tom | |||
said that 3M is still looking for another spot for <u>PHLOUNDER</u>. | |||
Tom has some friends who get gov't. money working on games. They | |||
now have some connection with industries who need training | |||
games. Tom asked if I would be willing to come up with those | |||
for a fee of $1,000±. I said I'd be willing to discuss it. | |||
I told Tom he should check with Alex about Entex' rules for | |||
<u>!@#C&*!</u>. | |||
(cont. on 5/16) | |||