Difference between revisions of "Frank Kelly Freas"

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(27 August 1922 – 2 January 2005)
 
(27 August 1922 – 2 January 2005)
  
Frank Kelly Freas was one of the major [[SF]] artists of the post-[[war]] period, active from the early 50s to the late 90s. He was married to [[Polly Freas]] until her death and later married [[Laura Freas]].
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'''Frank Kelly Freas''' was one of the major [[SF]] artists of the post-[[war]] period, active from the early 50s to the late 90s. He was married to [[Polly Freas]] until her death and later married [[Laura Freas]].
  
 
His major markets included ''[[Astounding Science Fiction]]'', ''Mad Magazine'', many book publishers including the entire ''Laser'' line.    Freas was the first person to receive ten [[Hugo Awards]] and was nominated 20 times.  
 
His major markets included ''[[Astounding Science Fiction]]'', ''Mad Magazine'', many book publishers including the entire ''Laser'' line.    Freas was the first person to receive ten [[Hugo Awards]] and was nominated 20 times.  
  
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* 1997 -- [[Balticon 31]]
 
* 1997 -- [[Balticon 31]]
 
* 2000 -- [[Loscon 27]], [[Hu-La-La Con]], [[Chesley Award]] (Artistic Achievement)
 
* 2000 -- [[Loscon 27]], [[Hu-La-La Con]], [[Chesley Award]] (Artistic Achievement)
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* 2001 -- [[1951 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo]]
 
* 2002 -- [[ConQuesT 33]]
 
* 2002 -- [[ConQuesT 33]]
 
* 2003 -- [[MidSouthCon 21]], '''[[Torcon III]]''' (unable to attend)
 
* 2003 -- [[MidSouthCon 21]], '''[[Torcon III]]''' (unable to attend)
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{{person | born=1922 | died=2005}}
 
{{person | born=1922 | died=2005}}

Revision as of 20:02, 6 February 2021

(27 August 1922 – 2 January 2005)

Frank Kelly Freas was one of the major SF artists of the post-war period, active from the early 50s to the late 90s. He was married to Polly Freas until her death and later married Laura Freas.

His major markets included Astounding Science Fiction, Mad Magazine, many book publishers including the entire Laser line. Freas was the first person to receive ten Hugo Awards and was nominated 20 times.

Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:



Person 19222005
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