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An [[artist]] born in [[New Zealand]] and a founder (along with [[Frank Dodd]]) of the [[Auckland Science Fiction Club]] in 1952.  In 1958 Hinge moved to the [[United States]], initially to [[LA]], and his work appeared in numerous [[fanzines]] as well as on the cover of ''[[Amazing Stories]]''.  
 
An [[artist]] born in [[New Zealand]] and a founder (along with [[Frank Dodd]]) of the [[Auckland Science Fiction Club]] in 1952.  In 1958 Hinge moved to the [[United States]], initially to [[LA]], and his work appeared in numerous [[fanzines]] as well as on the cover of ''[[Amazing Stories]]''.  
  
He was nominated for the [[1973 Best Professional Artist Hugo]].  In 1984, he was an impromptu GoH at the [[New Zealand Natcon]].
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He was nominated for the [[1973 Best Professional Artist Hugo]].  In 1984, he was an impromptu GoH at the [[New Zealand Natcon]] when he showed up unannounced and was recognized by the organizer [[Nigel Rowe]].
  
 
While still in [[New Zealand]], he published ''[[Fanzine Time]]'' with [[Monica Naughton]].
 
While still in [[New Zealand]], he published ''[[Fanzine Time]]'' with [[Monica Naughton]].
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{{recognition}}
 
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* 1973 -- [[1973 Best Professional Artist Hugo|Best Professional Artist Hugo]] nominee
 
* 1973 -- [[1973 Best Professional Artist Hugo|Best Professional Artist Hugo]] nominee
* 1984 -- [[Norcon II]]
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* 1978 -- [[Philcon_1978]] Guest Artist
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* 1984 -- [[Norcon II]] - Impromptu GOH
  
 
{{person | born=1931 | died=2003}}
 
{{person | born=1931 | died=2003}}

Revision as of 11:07, 9 October 2022

(August 7, 1931 – August 7, 2003)

An artist born in New Zealand and a founder (along with Frank Dodd) of the Auckland Science Fiction Club in 1952. In 1958 Hinge moved to the United States, initially to LA, and his work appeared in numerous fanzines as well as on the cover of Amazing Stories.

He was nominated for the 1973 Best Professional Artist Hugo. In 1984, he was an impromptu GoH at the New Zealand Natcon when he showed up unannounced and was recognized by the organizer Nigel Rowe.

While still in New Zealand, he published Fanzine Time with Monica Naughton.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:


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