Quote by Jack Vance

Then there was Clark Ashton Smith, who wrote for Weird Tales and who had a wild imagination. He wasn't a very talented writer, but his imagination was wonderful.

Then there was Clark Ashton Smith, who wrote for Weird Tales

Summary

This quote suggests that Clark Ashton Smith, a writer for Weird Tales magazine, possessed a remarkable imagination despite lacking significant writing talent. It highlights that while Smith's skills as a writer might be considered unsatisfactory, his ability to create imaginative and fantastical ideas in his stories was exceptional. The quote acknowledges the distinctiveness of Smith's imaginative capacity, emphasizing the significance of his creativity within the context of his work for Weird Tales.

By Jack Vance

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