Difference between revisions of "Jon Singer"
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| − | [[File:Jon Singer at 4th St Fantasy (1991).jpg|thumb|Jon Singer at [[4th Street Fantasy]] | + | [[File:Jon Singer at 4th St Fantasy (1991).jpg|thumb|'''Jon Singer at [[4th Street Fantasy]] in 1991.'''<br>''Photo by [[Mark Olson]].'']] |
(September 30, 1949 – ) | (September 30, 1949 – ) | ||
| − | '''Jon Singer''' is a [[fan]] who is best known for being known — ''everybody'' knows Jon Singer. He’s [[fandom]]’s answer to [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Degrees_of_Kevin_Bacon Kevin Bacon.] He describes himself as a [[convention fan]], occasional [[fanzine fan]], musician, and food fan. | + | '''Jon Singer''' is a longtime [[American]] [[fan]] who is best known for being known — ''everybody'' knows Jon Singer. He’s [[fandom]]’s answer to [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Degrees_of_Kevin_Bacon Kevin Bacon.] He describes himself as a [[convention fan]], occasional [[fanzine fan]], musician, and food fan. |
[[Con Committees]]: [[SunCon]]; was part of the [[Fan Lounge|Fan Room]] crew at [[Iguanacon]]; [[Corflu 6]] (1989). He was part of the [[Flushing in '80]] and [[Breckenridge in '85]] [[hoax bids]]. He was part of the premiere of ''[[The Mimeo Man]]'' at [[PgHLANGE VI]]. [[Clubs]] have included [[Fandom at Columbia#Columbia University Science Fiction Society|Columbia University Science Fiction Society]], [[LASFS]], [[Vanguard]], and [[NESFA]]. | [[Con Committees]]: [[SunCon]]; was part of the [[Fan Lounge|Fan Room]] crew at [[Iguanacon]]; [[Corflu 6]] (1989). He was part of the [[Flushing in '80]] and [[Breckenridge in '85]] [[hoax bids]]. He was part of the premiere of ''[[The Mimeo Man]]'' at [[PgHLANGE VI]]. [[Clubs]] have included [[Fandom at Columbia#Columbia University Science Fiction Society|Columbia University Science Fiction Society]], [[LASFS]], [[Vanguard]], and [[NESFA]]. | ||
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He is an accomplished [[mimeograph]] mechanic. He and [[Dick Smith]] once did a how-to shtick called “Click and Clack: The Mimeo Brothers.” | He is an accomplished [[mimeograph]] mechanic. He and [[Dick Smith]] once did a how-to shtick called “Click and Clack: The Mimeo Brothers.” | ||
| − | [[Fanzine]] Activities: ''[[Gestetner Owners Bulletin]]''. Helped produce ''[[AKOS]]'' (issued once, in 1970, by [[FSFSCU]] and has contributed variously to ''[[Rune]]'', ''[[Mainstream]]'', and a few others. He has also belonged to various [[APAs]], including (but not limited to) [[MinneAPA]], [[Intercourse]], and [[APA-Q]]. He helped [[publish]] the ''[[Thoughtless Police Gazette]]'' at [[LAcon 2]]. | + | [[Fanzine]] Activities: ''[[Gestetner Owners Bulletin]]''. Helped produce ''[[AKOS]]'' (issued once, in 1970, by [[FSFSCU]], and has contributed variously to ''[[Rune]]'', ''[[Mainstream]]'', and a few others. He has also belonged to various [[APAs]], including (but not limited to) [[MinneAPA]], [[Intercourse]], and [[APA-Q]]. He helped [[publish]] the ''[[Thoughtless Police Gazette]]'' at [[LAcon 2]]. |
| − | A native of [[Brooklyn, NY]], Jon | + | A native of [[Brooklyn, NY]], Jon lives in [[Silver Spring, MD]], where he does research in ceramics and lasers. He is member of Gamelan Mitra Kusuma, a traditional Balinese [[music]]al ensemble. There is a [https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.58869.0 rose named for him.] |
[https://www.jonsinger.org/ Website.] | [https://www.jonsinger.org/ Website.] | ||
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(September 30, 1949 – )
Jon Singer is a longtime American fan who is best known for being known — everybody knows Jon Singer. He’s fandom’s answer to Kevin Bacon. He describes himself as a convention fan, occasional fanzine fan, musician, and food fan.
Con Committees: SunCon; was part of the Fan Room crew at Iguanacon; Corflu 6 (1989). He was part of the Flushing in '80 and Breckenridge in '85 hoax bids. He was part of the premiere of The Mimeo Man at PgHLANGE VI. Clubs have included Columbia University Science Fiction Society, LASFS, Vanguard, and NESFA.
He is an accomplished mimeograph mechanic. He and Dick Smith once did a how-to shtick called “Click and Clack: The Mimeo Brothers.”
Fanzine Activities: Gestetner Owners Bulletin. Helped produce AKOS (issued once, in 1970, by FSFSCU, and has contributed variously to Rune, Mainstream, and a few others. He has also belonged to various APAs, including (but not limited to) MinneAPA, Intercourse, and APA-Q. He helped publish the Thoughtless Police Gazette at LAcon 2.
A native of Brooklyn, NY, Jon lives in Silver Spring, MD, where he does research in ceramics and lasers. He is member of Gamelan Mitra Kusuma, a traditional Balinese musical ensemble. There is a rose named for him.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- mid-70s -- Lyman Blaklee Award
- 1980 -- Minicon 16
- 1981 -- V-Con 9
- 1985 -- OryCon '85
- 1991 -- Minicon 26
- 1992 -- Lunacon 35
- 2001 -- Vikingcon 22
- 2012 -- SFContario 3
- 2020 -- Hal Clement Science Speaker at Boskone 57
| Person | 1949— |
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