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(May 26, 1925 – December 31, 2005)
 
(May 26, 1925 – December 31, 2005)
  
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'''Howard DeVore''' (aka [[Big Hearted Howard]]) was a longtime [[Detroit]]-area [[fan]], [[collector]] and [[huckster]], who started collecting in 1936 and became active in [[fandom]] in 1948.  When he went off to fight in [[World War II]], he padlocked his collection in a room in his parents' house to ensure it would be safe, and took the key with him. (Smart man...)
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'''Howard DeVore''' (aka [[Big Hearted Howard]]) was a longtime [[Detroit]]-area [[fan]], [[collector]] and [[huckster]], who started [[collecting]] in 1936, making him a member of [[First Fandom]]. He became active in [[fandom]] in 1948.  When he went off to fight in [[World War II]], he padlocked his collection in a room in his parents' house to ensure it would be safe, and took the key with him. (Smart man...)
  
 
His infamous garage in Dearborn Heights, [[Michigan]], a [[den]] of [[fannish splendor]], was jammed full of [[fanzines]], [[books]], [[pulps]], [[repro]] equipment and [[fannish]] memorabilia. He stored the inventory of the [[Fanzine Foundation]] and the [[WSFS Banner]].
 
His infamous garage in Dearborn Heights, [[Michigan]], a [[den]] of [[fannish splendor]], was jammed full of [[fanzines]], [[books]], [[pulps]], [[repro]] equipment and [[fannish]] memorabilia. He stored the inventory of the [[Fanzine Foundation]] and the [[WSFS Banner]].
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Starting in 1948, Howard was a member of the [[Misfits|Michigan Science Fiction Society]] ([[The Misfits]]). He founded the [[Morgan Botts Foundation]]. He attended every [[Midwestcon]] from its start. His wake was held at [[Midwestcon]].  
 
Starting in 1948, Howard was a member of the [[Misfits|Michigan Science Fiction Society]] ([[The Misfits]]). He founded the [[Morgan Botts Foundation]]. He attended every [[Midwestcon]] from its start. His wake was held at [[Midwestcon]].  
  
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Active member and sometime [[Official Editor]] of the [[Spectator Amateur Press Society]] ([[SAPS]]), and also an active member of the [[FAPA]] and the [[Pulp Era Amateur Press Society]] ([[PEAPS]]).  Until 2005, he was the Election Results Teller and [[fanzine]] mailer for [[N3F]], and also a member of [[First Fandom]]. He received a [[Neffy Award]] in 2006.  He was also a longtime member of [[CAPA]].
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Active member and sometime [[Official Editor]] of the [[Spectator Amateur Press Society]] ([[SAPS]]), and also an active member of the [[FAPA]] and the [[Pulp Era Amateur Press Society]] ([[PEAPS]]).  Until 2005, he was the [[elections|Election]] Results Teller and [[fanzine]] mailer for [[N3F]]. He received a [[Neffy Award]] in 2006.  He was also a longtime member of [[CAPA]].
  
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He was head of publicity for the [[1959 Worldcon]], [[Detention]] after announcing that "there will be a [[Worldcon]] in [[Detroit]] over my dead body."  At opening ceremonies, they dragged his apparently lifeless “corpse” across the stage.
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He was head of [[publicity]] for the [[1959 Worldcon]], [[Detention]], after announcing that "there will be a [[Worldcon]] in [[Detroit]] over my dead body."  At opening ceremonies, they dragged his apparently lifeless “corpse” across the stage.
  
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A few year later he was Associate [[Chairman]] for [[Detroit]] for the [[1966 Worldcon]], [[Tricon]], a joint bid by [[Cleveland]] (where it was held), [[Detroit]], and [[Cincinnati]]. He was one of the founders of [[Marcon]]. He was a member of the [[Detroit in '82]] [[Worldcon]] bid and then [[Detroit in '85]] [[NASFiC]] [[bid]].
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A few years later, he was Associate [[Chairman]] for [[Detroit]] for the [[1966 Worldcon]], [[Tricon]], a joint bid by [[Cleveland]] (where it was held), [[Detroit]], and [[Cincinnati]]. He was one of the founders of [[Marcon]]. He was a member of the [[Detroit in '82]] [[Worldcon]] bid and then [[Detroit in '85]] [[NASFiC]] [[bid]].
  
 
He regularly attended meetings of the [[W3F]] in the 1970s, despite being decades older than most of the college [[club]]’s members.  
 
He regularly attended meetings of the [[W3F]] in the 1970s, despite being decades older than most of the college [[club]]’s members.  
  
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He owned a [[letterpress]] and used it to print various gag calling cards and placards, including [[Tucker]]’s infamous cards.  
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He owned a [[letterpress]] and used it to print various gag calling cards and placards, including [[Tucker]]’s infamous cards, and some [[chapbook]]s.  
  
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With [[Donald Franson]], he produced several editions of their book on SF/fantasy awards, the latest (''[[The Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards]]'') was published by [[Advent]] in 1998. The book was a nominated for [[1999 Best Related Book Hugo]].  He published the [[fanzines]] ''[[Collector (DeVore)]]'', ''[[Grandfather Stories]]'' and ''[[Harpies]]''.  He co-edited ''[[Ompalog]]'' for [[OMPA]].
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With [[Donald Franson]], he produced several editions of their book on SF/fantasy awards, the latest (''[[The Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards]]'') was published by [[Advent]] in 1998. Earlier editions were published by Howard’s [[small press]] '''Misfit Press'''. The book was a nominated for [[1999 Best Related Book Hugo]].  He published the [[fanzines]] ''[[Collector (DeVore)]]'', ''[[Grandfather Stories]]'' and ''[[Harpies]]''.  He co-edited ''[[Ompalog]]'' for [[OMPA]].
  
 
He was active in the [[Science Fiction Oral History Association]]. He appeared in the video ''[[Faans]]''.
 
He was active in the [[Science Fiction Oral History Association]]. He appeared in the video ''[[Faans]]''.
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*“[http://jophan.org/mimosa/m10/sims.htm The Further Adventures of Midwest Fandom]” by Howard DeVore, [[Lynn Hickman]] and [[Roger Sims]].
 
*“[http://jophan.org/mimosa/m10/sims.htm The Further Adventures of Midwest Fandom]” by Howard DeVore, [[Lynn Hickman]] and [[Roger Sims]].
 
*[https://calisphere.org/item/ark:/86086/n24b2zqd/ Photo], Howard, right, with [[Fred Prophet]], at [[Tricon]], 1966.  
 
*[https://calisphere.org/item/ark:/86086/n24b2zqd/ Photo], Howard, right, with [[Fred Prophet]], at [[Tricon]], 1966.  
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{{fanzines}}
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*''[[Collector (DeVore)]]''
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*''[[Grandfather Stories]]''
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* ''[[Harpies]]''
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* ''[[Ompalog]]'' (for [[OMPA]])
  
 
{{recognition}}
 
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* 2005 -- [[Marcon 40]], [[First Fandom Hall of Fame]]
 
* 2005 -- [[Marcon 40]], [[First Fandom Hall of Fame]]
 
* 2006 -- '''[[L.A.con IV]]''', [[Neffy Awards]] - Fan of the Year (for 2005)
 
* 2006 -- '''[[L.A.con IV]]''', [[Neffy Awards]] - Fan of the Year (for 2005)
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==Misfit Press==
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<tab head=top>
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Year||Book||Author
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1971 ||A History of [[The Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards]] || [[Donald Franson]]
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1973 ||[[Science Fiction and Fantasy Pseudonyms]] ||[[Barry McGhan]]
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1974 ||[[Science Fiction and Fantasy Pseudonyms]] ||[[Barry McGhan]]
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1975 ||[[Science Fiction Title Changes]] ||[[Barry McGhan]]
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1976 ||[[Science Fiction and Fantasy Pseudonyms]] ||[[Barry McGhan]]
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1976 ||[[Science Fiction Title Changes]] (revised and expanded edition) ||[[Barry McGhan]]
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1976 ||A History of [[The Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards]] || [[Donald Franson]] and [[Howard DeVore]]
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</tab>
  
 
{{person | born=1925 | died=2005}}
 
{{person | born=1925 | died=2005}}

Revision as of 12:22, 5 February 2021

(May 26, 1925 – December 31, 2005)

Howard DeVore (aka Big Hearted Howard) was a longtime Detroit-area fan, collector and huckster, who started collecting in 1936, making him a member of First Fandom. He became active in fandom in 1948. When he went off to fight in World War II, he padlocked his collection in a room in his parents' house to ensure it would be safe, and took the key with him. (Smart man...)

His infamous garage in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, a den of fannish splendor, was jammed full of fanzines, books, pulps, repro equipment and fannish memorabilia. He stored the inventory of the Fanzine Foundation and the WSFS Banner.

He was scheduled to be the Fan GoH at L.A.con IV, the 2006 Worldcon, but died before the convention.

He described himself as a "huckster, first-class" and was known as Big Hearted Howard ... but don't let the name fool you... (He was called “Dirty-Trick DeVore” in The Game of Fandom.)

Starting in 1948, Howard was a member of the Michigan Science Fiction Society (The Misfits). He founded the Morgan Botts Foundation. He attended every Midwestcon from its start. His wake was held at Midwestcon.

Active member and sometime Official Editor of the Spectator Amateur Press Society (SAPS), and also an active member of the FAPA and the Pulp Era Amateur Press Society (PEAPS). Until 2005, he was the Election Results Teller and fanzine mailer for N3F. He received a Neffy Award in 2006. He was also a longtime member of CAPA.

He was head of publicity for the 1959 Worldcon, Detention, after announcing that "there will be a Worldcon in Detroit over my dead body." At opening ceremonies, they dragged his apparently lifeless “corpse” across the stage.

A few years later, he was Associate Chairman for Detroit for the 1966 Worldcon, Tricon, a joint bid by Cleveland (where it was held), Detroit, and Cincinnati. He was one of the founders of Marcon. He was a member of the Detroit in '82 Worldcon bid and then Detroit in '85 NASFiC bid.

He regularly attended meetings of the W3F in the 1970s, despite being decades older than most of the college club’s members.

He owned a letterpress and used it to print various gag calling cards and placards, including Tucker’s infamous cards, and some chapbooks.

With Donald Franson, he produced several editions of their book on SF/fantasy awards, the latest (The Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards) was published by Advent in 1998. Earlier editions were published by Howard’s small press Misfit Press. The book was a nominated for 1999 Best Related Book Hugo. He published the fanzines Collector, Grandfather Stories and Harpies. He co-edited Ompalog for OMPA.

He was active in the Science Fiction Oral History Association. He appeared in the video Faans.

In mundane life, Howard worked for the U.S. Postal Service.

More reading:

Fanzines and Apazines:

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

Misfit Press[edit]

Year Book Author
1971 A History of The Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards Donald Franson
1973 Science Fiction and Fantasy Pseudonyms Barry McGhan
1974 Science Fiction and Fantasy Pseudonyms Barry McGhan
1975 Science Fiction Title Changes Barry McGhan
1976 Science Fiction and Fantasy Pseudonyms Barry McGhan
1976 Science Fiction Title Changes (revised and expanded edition) Barry McGhan
1976 A History of The Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards Donald Franson and Howard DeVore

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