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2010 Reads > TMIAHM: Heinlein's Fan-Mail Solution

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message 1: by Jlawrence, S&L Moderator (new) - rated it 3 stars

Jul 15, 2010 10:49AM

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I still haven't started The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, but as an amusing bit of Heinlein lore, here's a post on his pre-Internet method of replying to fan-mail:

http://kk.org/ct2/2008/09/heinleins-f...

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message 2: by Kris (new) - rated it 4 stars

Jul 18, 2010 11:53AM

That is pretty cool....

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message 3: by Brian (new) - rated it 4 stars

Jul 18, 2010 06:07PM

Very cool post. Thanks for the link. I really enjoyed the glimpse into Heinlein's mind outside of his fiction.

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message 4: by 10100101010101 (new) - rated it 2 stars

Jul 28, 2010 03:13PM

Although I'm sure those who wrote long, heartfelt letters likely found this method of response rude... I, for one, find it absolutely hilarious and would have loved to receive one!

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