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(October 6, 1928 – October 22, 2013)
 
(October 6, 1928 – October 22, 2013)
  
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'''Franklyn M. Dietz, Jr.''', a [[New York]] [[fan]], was one of the founding members (and, later,  [[president]]) of the [[Lunarians]] in 1956. He hosted their meetings with his then-wife [[Belle Dietz]] for many years at their apartment at 1750 Walton Ave. in the [[Bronx]].
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'''Franklin M. Dietz, Jr.''', a [[New York]] [[fan]], was one of the founding members of the [[Lunarians]] in 1956; later, he served as [[president]]. He hosted their meetings with his then-wife, [[Belle Dietz]], for many years at their apartment at 1750 Walton Ave. in the [[Bronx]].
  
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Along with his second wife, [[Ann Dietz]], he ran in the [[1973 TAFF Race]], losing to [[Len Moffatt|Len]] and [[June Moffatt]] in a three way race (the other candidate was [[Howard DeVore]]).
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At [[Loncon]], the 1957 [[Worldcon]], the Dietzes, dressed as a pair of extraterrestrials in red and black, complete with face makeup and [[tendrils]], won a [[masquerade]] prize and appeared in an [https://youtu.be/fBAwkB-QP1Q ITN news item] about the [[con]].  
  
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Over the years, he [[published]] the fanzines ''[[Luna]]'', ''[[Luna Monthly]]'', ''[[Science, Fantasy, and Science Fiction]]'' and ''[[Ground Zero]]''. He [[edited]] the [[daily newsletter]] for the [[Cinvention]].  
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Over the years, he [[published]] the [[fanzines]] ''[[Luna]]'', ''[[Luna Monthly]]'', ''[[Science, Fantasy, and Science Fiction]]'' and ''[[Ground Zero]]''. He [[edited]] the [[daily newsletter]] for the [[Cinvention]].  
  
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His [[publishing house]], '''Luna Publications''', which began in the 1950s, gave its name to the [[Lunarians]].  Under this name he published his [[zines]] as well as [[books]] such as [[Paul Walker]]'s ''Speaking of Science Fiction''.   
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His [[publishing house]], '''Luna Publications''', which began in the 1950s, gave its name to the [[Lunarians]].  Under this name, he published his [[zines]] as well as [[books]] such as [[Paul Walker]]'s ''Speaking of Science Fiction''.   
  
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He served on the [[concom]] for [[Lunacon]] from 1957 through 1971, [[chairing]] the first 15 [[Lunacons]]. He chaired [[Silvercon]]. In 2007, he was the [[Fan GoH]] at [[Lunacon 50]]. He was a [[Knight of St. Fantony]], having been inducted in 1957 at [[Loncon]]. He helped found the [[International Science Fiction Correspondence Club]] in 1949. He was a leading member of the [[Fantasy Artisans]].
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He served on the [[concom]] for [[Lunacon]] from 1957 through 1971, [[chairing]] the first 15 Lunacons. He chaired [[Silvercon]]. In 2007, he was the [[Fan GoH]] at [[Lunacon 50]]. He was a [[Knight of St. Fantony]], having been inducted in 1957 at [[Loncon]]. He helped found the [[International Science Fiction Correspondence Club]] in 1949. He was a leading member of the [[Fantasy Artisans]].
  
 
He was known for making recordings at [[conventions]], both on wire and on reel-to-reel, which he did under the name “'''Station Luna'''.” He also filmed at [[cons]]. He was one of the founders of the [[Guild of Science Fiction Recordists]]. Unfortunately, his recordings and films were lost.  
 
He was known for making recordings at [[conventions]], both on wire and on reel-to-reel, which he did under the name “'''Station Luna'''.” He also filmed at [[cons]]. He was one of the founders of the [[Guild of Science Fiction Recordists]]. Unfortunately, his recordings and films were lost.  
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He was deeply embroiled in the [[WSFS, Inc.]], debacle. In 1958, he, Belle and [[George Nims Raybin]] filed a [[lawsuit]] against [[Dave Kyle]] over funds from the 1956 [[Worldcon]], [[NYCon II]], which led to the ruin of WSFS, Inc.
 
He was deeply embroiled in the [[WSFS, Inc.]], debacle. In 1958, he, Belle and [[George Nims Raybin]] filed a [[lawsuit]] against [[Dave Kyle]] over funds from the 1956 [[Worldcon]], [[NYCon II]], which led to the ruin of WSFS, Inc.
  
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*[http://file770.com/frank-dietz-passes-away/  Obituary] by [[Andrew Porter]] in ''[[File 770]]''.
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Along with his second wife, [[Ann Dietz]], Frank ran in the [[1973 TAFF Race]], losing to [[Len Moffatt|Len]] and [[June Moffatt]] in a three-way race (the other candidate was [[Howard DeVore]]). Eventually, he divorced Ann and married a [[mundane]].
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*[http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?264239 Bibliography at ISFDB.]
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*[https://file770.com/frank-dietz-passes-away/  Obituary] by [[Andrew Porter]] in ''[[File 770]]''.
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*[https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?264239 Bibliography at ISFDB.]
  
 
{{fanzines}}
 
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*''[[Ground Zero]]''
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*''[[Ground Zero]]'' (with [[Belle Dietz]] and [[George Nims Raybin]] for [[OMPA]])
 
* ''[[Luna]]''
 
* ''[[Luna]]''
 
*''[[Luna Monthly]]''
 
*''[[Luna Monthly]]''
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{{recognition}}
 
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*1957 — [[Knight of St. Fantony]]
 
*1957 — [[Knight of St. Fantony]]
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*2007 — [[Lunacon 50]]
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{{person | born=1928 | died=2013}}
 
{{person | born=1928 | died=2013}}

Latest revision as of 14:42, 18 April 2023

(October 6, 1928 – October 22, 2013)

Franklin M. Dietz, Jr., a New York fan, was one of the founding members of the Lunarians in 1956; later, he served as president. He hosted their meetings with his then-wife, Belle Dietz, for many years at their apartment at 1750 Walton Ave. in the Bronx.

At Loncon, the 1957 Worldcon, the Dietzes, dressed as a pair of extraterrestrials in red and black, complete with face makeup and tendrils, won a masquerade prize and appeared in an ITN news item about the con.

Over the years, he published the fanzines Luna, Luna Monthly, Science, Fantasy, and Science Fiction and Ground Zero. He edited the daily newsletter for the Cinvention.

His publishing house, Luna Publications, which began in the 1950s, gave its name to the Lunarians. Under this name, he published his zines as well as books such as Paul Walker's Speaking of Science Fiction.

He served on the concom for Lunacon from 1957 through 1971, chairing the first 15 Lunacons. He chaired Silvercon. In 2007, he was the Fan GoH at Lunacon 50. He was a Knight of St. Fantony, having been inducted in 1957 at Loncon. He helped found the International Science Fiction Correspondence Club in 1949. He was a leading member of the Fantasy Artisans.

He was known for making recordings at conventions, both on wire and on reel-to-reel, which he did under the name “Station Luna.” He also filmed at cons. He was one of the founders of the Guild of Science Fiction Recordists. Unfortunately, his recordings and films were lost.

He was deeply embroiled in the WSFS, Inc., debacle. In 1958, he, Belle and George Nims Raybin filed a lawsuit against Dave Kyle over funds from the 1956 Worldcon, NYCon II, which led to the ruin of WSFS, Inc.

Along with his second wife, Ann Dietz, Frank ran in the 1973 TAFF Race, losing to Len and June Moffatt in a three-way race (the other candidate was Howard DeVore). Eventually, he divorced Ann and married a mundane.

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