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Leo Dillon was an illustrator of children's books and adult paperback book and magazine covers. He did nearly all of his work with his wife [[Diane Dillon]]. In 50+ years they created more than 100 SF book and magazine covers together as well as much interior artwork. | Leo Dillon was an illustrator of children's books and adult paperback book and magazine covers. He did nearly all of his work with his wife [[Diane Dillon]]. In 50+ years they created more than 100 SF book and magazine covers together as well as much interior artwork. | ||
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* 1999 -- [[25th World Fantasy Convention]] | * 1999 -- [[25th World Fantasy Convention]] | ||
* 2008 -- [[WFC Lifetime Achievement Award]] | * 2008 -- [[WFC Lifetime Achievement Award]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:30, 6 February 2020
(March 2, 1933 -- May 26, 2012)
Leo Dillon was an illustrator of children's books and adult paperback book and magazine covers. He did nearly all of his work with his wife Diane Dillon. In 50+ years they created more than 100 SF book and magazine covers together as well as much interior artwork.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1969 -- Best Professional Artist Hugo nominee
- 1970 -- Best Professional Artist Hugo nominee
- 1971 -- Best Professional Artist Hugo
- 1976 -- Caldecott Medal
- 1977 -- Caldecott Medal
- 1992 -- (Coveted) Balrog Award
- 1999 -- 25th World Fantasy Convention
- 2008 -- WFC Lifetime Achievement Award
- Locus Award
| Person | 1933—2012 |
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