Shel Deretchin

L-R: Jill Adams, Shel Deretchin, Dave Cohen at the 1957 Worldcon in London. Photo by Pete West, courtesy of Rob Hansen.

(1933-October 22, 1962)

Shel Deretchin was a Brooklyn fan active mostly in the late 50s. He was a regular con-goer (even attending Loncon, the 1957 Worldcon in London.) He died from diabetes.

Fanzines and Apazines:

• Variant World [1952]

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Person

1933—1962

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