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As <u>Phil Orbanes</u> had suggested, I called <u>Jules Cooper</u> about coming there
with <u>THE RIGHT WORD</u>. We agreed on Thurs. [Thursday] of next week as a good
<s>goo</s> day, but he said to finalize it with Phil. I asked if he would be in
on the meeting and he said he'd try, but couldn't be sure.
<br>Called Phil and left word to call me back and he did. Set the date for
2/3 at 2:00 P.M. I wanted to talk about it but he was busy. He'll
call me back early next week.
Call from <u>Stan Durham</u>. <u>Bob Gellman</u> had asked him to send <u>MACARTHUR</u> &
<u>PATTON</u> to <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>, but he didn't know whether to send it
surface on air. I had him check the prices and for the 12 games the
surface cost would be abt. [about] $12.50 and air about $57.00. We decided
that I would check with Walter. The cost of each game is $4.50.
<br>Since <u>Fay Hartog</u> hadn't called, I called her. Not in but she called later. She
investigated and discovered that Walter would have to get copies of my
books thru a rep they have in Europe. I have Fay his, Walter's, address
and the rep will get in touch with him.
<br>Airgramme to <u>Walter Luc Haas</u>. Mentioned <u>BEYOND WORDS</u> and that I have a
deadline for #4 of the series. Gave him info on <u>PATTON</u> & <u>MACARTHUR</u> and
mentioned <u>WEEKEND IN VEGAS</u>, <u>MOVIE MOGULS</u>, and <u>CREATURE FEATURES</u>, and <u>HOLIDAY</u>.
Mentioned "Gamut of Games" going out of business and A.H. taking over Aladdin's
games. Told him he should hear from Pantheon rep. should contact him.
<br>Asked if he rcd. [received] <u>OUTREACH</u>, <u>NAPOLEON'S LAST BATTLES</u>, <u>WESTWALL (QUAD)</u>,
<u>BLUE & GRAY II</u>, <u>NORTH AFRICA (QUAD)</u>, and <u>RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR</u>.
<br>Told him I'd like a copy of <u>VIADUCT</u> and info on <u>SATELLIT</u> and <u>JANUS</u>.
Also looking forward to catalogs from Nürnberg.
<br>In connection with his being my agent mentioned <u>TRANSFORMATION</u>,
<u>BAZAAR</u> (being looked at by large company), <u>ODD OR EVEN</u>, <u>SLY 6</u>.
Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Question on <u>BACKGAMMON</u> - she is playing with a
house guest - that I could answer. She asked if I remembered a
word game called <u>LEXIKOS</u>. No. A <u>Malcolm C. Fargrave</u> wrote to her
concerning this game of his as if he had been in contact before. She
also couldn't remember anything about it.
<br>She has been hearing from <u>Kent Wilcoxson</u> and he is a "fuddy duddy."
<br>She hears (from whom?) that Harper & Row gave a five figure
advance on <u>SADIE!</u> I told her that I heard it was done by a V.P. there.
<br>She has been trying to contact <u>Neal Kublan</u> of Mego about <u>SPACE BOXES</u>
but can't get him there - and he doesn't call back.
<br>She wrote to <u>Bill Dohrmann</u> covering their keeping <u>I'LL TAKE THAT</u>
and <u>ANOTHER</u> - <u>SULTAN</u> for consideration. Told him that she thought
<u>SULTAN</u> was a great name.
<br>She is trying to find the one to contact at Gabriel.
<br>A new client, <u>Andy Field</u>, has some interesting "Shape" <u>GAME</u>s. He
has some patents and <u>Jules Cooper</u> (I believe) is considering one of
his patented balancing games. He also has some previous contacts with
Western. He has some partners, which she doesn't care for - since
one of them can foul up a deal.
<br>All her new clients are agreeing to a 50% agent's fee - which
leave 25% for me. I said only if I do something to earn it.
<br>(cont. on 1/12)