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'''Leybl Botwinik''' (aka '''Leon Botwinik''') is a [[Montreal]]-born [[Israeli]] [[fan]] and [[author]] who [[publishes]] the [[clubzine]] ''[[CyberCozen]]'' for the [[ Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy]]. | '''Leybl Botwinik''' (aka '''Leon Botwinik''') is a [[Montreal]]-born [[Israeli]] [[fan]] and [[author]] who [[publishes]] the [[clubzine]] ''[[CyberCozen]]'' for the [[ Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy]]. | ||
| − | He speaks fluent Yiddish and writes [[sf]] in that language, including a [[novel]], ''The Secret Mission'' | + | He speaks fluent Yiddish and writes [[sf]] in that language, including a 1980 [[novel]], ''Di Geheyme Shlikhes (The Secret Mission)''. He is a son of the late Yiddish music composer David Botwinik. In [[mundane]] life, Botwinik is a technical writer. |
[http://www.leyblsvelt.co.il/ Website. ] | [http://www.leyblsvelt.co.il/ Website. ] | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 28 August 2022
(1959 –)
Leybl Botwinik (aka Leon Botwinik) is a Montreal-born Israeli fan and author who publishes the clubzine CyberCozen for the Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy.
He speaks fluent Yiddish and writes sf in that language, including a 1980 novel, Di Geheyme Shlikhes (The Secret Mission). He is a son of the late Yiddish music composer David Botwinik. In mundane life, Botwinik is a technical writer.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1976 — Canadian Jewish Congress prize
- 2020 — 2020 Israel National Authority for Yiddish Culture Yiddish Story Writing Contest
| Person | 1959— |
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