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(1928 – January 5, 2008) | (1928 – January 5, 2008) | ||
| − | A [[fan]] living in Bradford, [[UK]], '''Derek Pickles''' [[published]] the [[fanzine]] ''[[Phantasmagoria]]'' from 1950 through 1955, with his brother-in-law, [[Stan Thomas]]. They are credited with first spelling out "[[The Usual]]," which indicates a [[fanzine]] is available for trade, contribution, or [[LOC]]. | + | A [[fan]] living in Bradford, [[UK]], '''Derek Pickles''' [[published]] the [[fanzine]] ''[[Phantasmagoria]]'' from 1950 through 1955, with his sister, [[Mavis Pickles]], and brother-in-law, [[Stan Thomas]]. They are credited with first spelling out "[[The Usual]]," which indicates a [[fanzine]] is available for trade, contribution, or [[LOC]]. |
He was the organizer of [[NECON]] and a founder of the [[Bradford Science Fiction Association]]. In the early 1950s, he was the [[British]] representative for the [[National Fantasy Fan Federation]] (N3F). He ran for [[TAFF]] in 1954. | He was the organizer of [[NECON]] and a founder of the [[Bradford Science Fiction Association]]. In the early 1950s, he was the [[British]] representative for the [[National Fantasy Fan Federation]] (N3F). He ran for [[TAFF]] in 1954. | ||
| − | He [[gafiated]] in 1956 following cancer treatment, but returned to [[fandom]] in the 1990s. | + | He [[gafiated]] in 1956 following cancer treatment, but returned to [[fandom]] in the 1990s. He was married to [[Marjorie Pickles]]. |
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Latest revision as of 08:30, 8 March 2023
(1928 – January 5, 2008)
A fan living in Bradford, UK, Derek Pickles published the fanzine Phantasmagoria from 1950 through 1955, with his sister, Mavis Pickles, and brother-in-law, Stan Thomas. They are credited with first spelling out "The Usual," which indicates a fanzine is available for trade, contribution, or LOC.
He was the organizer of NECON and a founder of the Bradford Science Fiction Association. In the early 1950s, he was the British representative for the National Fantasy Fan Federation (N3F). He ran for TAFF in 1954.
He gafiated in 1956 following cancer treatment, but returned to fandom in the 1990s. He was married to Marjorie Pickles.
- Odds & Sods [1990s]
- Phantasmagoria [1950-55]
| Person | 1928—2008 |
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