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(May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995) | (May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995) | ||
| − | A [[pro]] writer of [[sf]] and [[fantasy]] who was born in Ohio and lived most of his career in [[Baltimore]] before moving to New Mexico. His earliest writing was fiction which appeared in [[fanzines]] such as ''[[Thurban]]'' in the early 50s. He was a member of [[BSFS]], the [[Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America]] and the [[Fellowship of the Silver Stallion]]. | + | A [[pro]] writer of [[sf]] and [[fantasy]] who was born in Ohio and lived most of his career in [[Baltimore]] before moving to New Mexico. His earliest writing was fiction which appeared in [[fanzines]] such as ''[[Thurban]]'' in the early 50s. He was a member of [[BSFS]], the [[Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America]] and the [[Fellowship of the Silver Stallion]]. With [[Harry Patt]] he published ''[[Nozdrovia]]''. |
He was [[GoH]] at [[Discon 2]], the 1974 [[Worldcon]]. | He was [[GoH]] at [[Discon 2]], the 1974 [[Worldcon]]. | ||
Professionally, he made his first sale in 1962 and quickly became one of the leading writers in the field, winning numerous awards for both short fiction and novels. Later, he was best known for his ''Amber'' series. His work made heavy use of varied mythological elements. | Professionally, he made his first sale in 1962 and quickly became one of the leading writers in the field, winning numerous awards for both short fiction and novels. Later, he was best known for his ''Amber'' series. His work made heavy use of varied mythological elements. | ||
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* 1975 -- [[ICON (Iowa) 1|ICON 1]] | * 1975 -- [[ICON (Iowa) 1|ICON 1]] | ||
* 1976 -- [[LepreCon 2]], '''[[1976 Best Novella Hugo|Best Novella Hugo]]''' for "Home Is the Hangman" | * 1976 -- [[LepreCon 2]], '''[[1976 Best Novella Hugo|Best Novella Hugo]]''' for "Home Is the Hangman" | ||
| − | * 1977 -- [[MileHiCon 9]], [[Roc*Kon 1]], [[Wunderfest]] | + | * 1977 -- [[MileHiCon 9]], [[Roc*Kon 1]], [[Wunderfest 1977]] |
* 1978 -- [[Unicon IV]] | * 1978 -- [[Unicon IV]] | ||
* 1979 -- [[Disclave 23]], [[URCON I]], [[Ambercon 1]] | * 1979 -- [[Disclave 23]], [[URCON I]], [[Ambercon 1]] | ||
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* 1987 -- [[Balticon 21]], '''[[1987 Best Novelette Hugo|Best Novelette Hugo]]''' for "Permafrost" | * 1987 -- [[Balticon 21]], '''[[1987 Best Novelette Hugo|Best Novelette Hugo]]''' for "Permafrost" | ||
* 1989 -- [[Lunacon 32]] | * 1989 -- [[Lunacon 32]] | ||
| − | * 1990 -- [[Norwescon XII]] | + | * 1990 -- [[Norwescon XII]], [[New Orleans SF & Fantasy Festival '90]] |
* 1991 -- [[Rovacon 16]] | * 1991 -- [[Rovacon 16]] | ||
| − | * 1992 -- [[CopperCon 12]], [[Con*Cept '92]], [[Marcon 27]], [[I-Con XI]] | + | * 1992 -- [[CopperCon 12]], [[Con*Cept '92]], [[Marcon 27]], [[I-Con XI]], [[CONduit 2]] |
* 1993 -- [[Loscon 20]], [[1993 World Fantasy Convention]], [[Rustycon 10]], [[Lunicon]], [[Keycon 10]], [[ConClave 18]], [[Forry Award]], [[toastmaster]] at [[Archon 17]] | * 1993 -- [[Loscon 20]], [[1993 World Fantasy Convention]], [[Rustycon 10]], [[Lunicon]], [[Keycon 10]], [[ConClave 18]], [[Forry Award]], [[toastmaster]] at [[Archon 17]] | ||
* 1994 -- [[MisCon 9]], [[Moscon XVI]], [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 12]], [[ICFA 15]] | * 1994 -- [[MisCon 9]], [[Moscon XVI]], [[Life, the Universe, & Everything 12]], [[ICFA 15]] | ||
| − | * 1995 -- [[DemiCon 6]], [[Conquest (NZ) 1|Conquest 1]], [[Ad Astra 15]] | + | * 1995 -- [[DemiCon 6]], [[Conquest (NZ) 1|Conquest 1]], [[Ad Astra 15]], [[Jack Williamson Lectureship]] |
* 2005 -- [[Marcon 40]] (historical GoH) | * 2005 -- [[Marcon 40]] (historical GoH) | ||
* 2010 -- [[Science Fiction Hall of Fame]] | * 2010 -- [[Science Fiction Hall of Fame]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:35, 11 April 2023
(May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995)
A pro writer of sf and fantasy who was born in Ohio and lived most of his career in Baltimore before moving to New Mexico. His earliest writing was fiction which appeared in fanzines such as Thurban in the early 50s. He was a member of BSFS, the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America and the Fellowship of the Silver Stallion. With Harry Patt he published Nozdrovia.
He was GoH at Discon 2, the 1974 Worldcon.
Professionally, he made his first sale in 1962 and quickly became one of the leading writers in the field, winning numerous awards for both short fiction and novels. Later, he was best known for his Amber series. His work made heavy use of varied mythological elements.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1966 -- Disclave 10, Best Novel Hugo for ...And Call Me Conrad
- 1967 -- Ozarkon 2, Marcon II
- 1968 -- Fan Fair I, Best Novel Hugo for Lord of Light
- 1972 -- Marcon VII, Prix Apollo
- 1974 -- Discon 2
- 1975 -- ICON 1
- 1976 -- LepreCon 2, Best Novella Hugo for "Home Is the Hangman"
- 1977 -- MileHiCon 9, Roc*Kon 1, Wunderfest 1977
- 1978 -- Unicon IV
- 1979 -- Disclave 23, URCON I, Ambercon 1
- 1980 -- Westercon 33, Rivercon V, V-Con 8, (Coveted) Balrog Award
- 1981 -- Bubonicon 13
- 1982 -- AggieCon XIII, Ambercon 4, CONgestion, Best Novelette Hugo for "Unicorn Variation"
- 1984 -- Seacon '84, (Coveted) Balrog Award
- 1985 -- Necronomicon '85
- 1986 -- Fourth Street Fantasy 1986, Ad Astra VI, Marcon XXI, Best Novella Hugo for "24 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai"
- 1987 -- Balticon 21, Best Novelette Hugo for "Permafrost"
- 1989 -- Lunacon 32
- 1990 -- Norwescon XII, New Orleans SF & Fantasy Festival '90
- 1991 -- Rovacon 16
- 1992 -- CopperCon 12, Con*Cept '92, Marcon 27, I-Con XI, CONduit 2
- 1993 -- Loscon 20, 1993 World Fantasy Convention, Rustycon 10, Lunicon, Keycon 10, ConClave 18, Forry Award, toastmaster at Archon 17
- 1994 -- MisCon 9, Moscon XVI, Life, the Universe, & Everything 12, ICFA 15
- 1995 -- DemiCon 6, Conquest 1, Ad Astra 15, Jack Williamson Lectureship
- 2005 -- Marcon 40 (historical GoH)
- 2010 -- Science Fiction Hall of Fame
- 2013 -- Readercon 24 (Memorial Guest)
- Three Nebula Awards and 14 nominations
- Two Locus Awards
- Two Seiun Awards
| Person | 1937—1995 |
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