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| − | Bibliographer Neil Barron published five editions of his bibliography/reference work '' | + | [[Bibliographer]] '''Neil Barron''' published five editions of his bibliography/reference work '''''Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction''''', which was nominated for the [[1982 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo]] and the [[1988 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo]]. Barron was also the founder and first editor of ''[[Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review]]'' 1979–1980, and edited again when it was revived by the [[SFRA]] in 1982–83. |
| − | He died in Las Vegas, | + | After publishing the final edition of ''Anatomy of Wonder'', Barron dropped out of the community. He died in [[Las Vegas, NV]]. |
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* 1982 -- [[Pilgrim Award]], [[1982 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo|Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo]] nominee | * 1982 -- [[Pilgrim Award]], [[1982 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo|Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo]] nominee | ||
* 1988 -- [[1988 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo|Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo]] nominee | * 1988 -- [[1988 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo|Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo]] nominee | ||
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Revision as of 20:34, 16 October 2022
(1934 – September 5, 2010)
Bibliographer Neil Barron published five editions of his bibliography/reference work Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, which was nominated for the 1982 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo and the 1988 Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo. Barron was also the founder and first editor of Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review 1979–1980, and edited again when it was revived by the SFRA in 1982–83.
After publishing the final edition of Anatomy of Wonder, Barron dropped out of the community. He died in Las Vegas, NV.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1982 -- Pilgrim Award, Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo nominee
- 1988 -- Best Non-Fiction Book Hugo nominee
| Person | 1934—2010 |
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