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| − | '''Cyrus R. Chauvin''' is a [[fan]] and critic, who discovered [[fandom]] in 1969 after reading [[John D. Berry]]'s | + | {{chaz|pic=9282-07 |text='''Cy Chauvin at [[Detcon1]], 2014.'''<br>|align=left|upright=.75|file=ChauvinCy2014.jpeg}} |
| + | '''Cyrus R. Chauvin''' is a [[fan]] and [[critic]], who discovered [[fandom]] in 1969 after reading [[John D. Berry]]'s “[[The Club House]]” column in ''[[Amazing]]''. He was active in [[Detroit]] [[fandom]] from the 1960s, a member of the [[Wayne Third Foundation]] and an [[editor]] of its [[clubzine]] ''[[Seldon's Plan]]'' (1969–1985). He became active as a reviewer and commentator at about the same time, and later edited two books of [[sf]] criticism. | ||
| − | He invited [[Leah Zeldes]] to join the [[ | + | He invited [[Leah Zeldes]] to join the [[W3F]] after reading a letter of hers in ''[[Amazing]]'', and was one of her primary [[fannish]] mentors. He was a member (and [[OE]]) of [[MISHAP]] and [[APA-50]]. |
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| + | In the 1970s, Cy was a regular [[con]]goer, and he continues to attend [[local]] cons and [[Worldcons]]. He worked on [[AutoClave]]. | ||
He publishes ''[[A Few Green Leaves]]'' for [[Stipple-APA]]. | He publishes ''[[A Few Green Leaves]]'' for [[Stipple-APA]]. | ||
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| + | [[File:DownesLarry-ChauvinCy1975.jpeg|thumb|'''[[Larry Downes]], left, in [[Suburban Femmefen|Suburban Femmefen Mascot]] shirt, with [[FGoH]] Cy Chauvin during [[Fan Fair III]], [[Toronto]], 1975.''' ''Photo by [[Patty Peters]].'']] | ||
*{{SFE|name=chauvin_cy}}. | *{{SFE|name=chauvin_cy}}. | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?31227 Bibliography at ISFDB.] |
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 28 November 2022
(January 16, 1952 –)
Cyrus R. Chauvin is a fan and critic, who discovered fandom in 1969 after reading John D. Berry's “The Club House” column in Amazing. He was active in Detroit fandom from the 1960s, a member of the Wayne Third Foundation and an editor of its clubzine Seldon's Plan (1969–1985). He became active as a reviewer and commentator at about the same time, and later edited two books of sf criticism.
He invited Leah Zeldes to join the W3F after reading a letter of hers in Amazing, and was one of her primary fannish mentors. He was a member (and OE) of MiSHAP and APA-50.
In the 1970s, Cy was a regular congoer, and he continues to attend local cons and Worldcons. He worked on AutoClave.
He publishes A Few Green Leaves for Stipple-APA.
- A Few Green Leaves (for Stipple-APA)
- Seldon's Plan (some issues)
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1975 -- Fan Fair III
- 1984 -- Lunacon 27
| Person | 1952— |
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