Quote by Brian Aldiss

One of the objections I have against Campbell's Astounding was that there was too little love in it. It was a very loveless magazine. They never took enough account of the feeling that is always in SF.

One of the objections I have against Campbell's Astounding w

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This quote suggests that the speaker has a critique of Campbell's Astounding magazine, expressing discontent with the fact that it lacked love and emotion. They believed that the publication did not adequately prioritize the pervasive emotional aspect present in science fiction (SF). The speaker highlights the absence of themes related to love, indicating a desire for more empathetic and passionate storytelling in the genre.

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