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| + | [[File:BeaglePeter1973.jpeg|thumb|left|'''Peter S. Beagle at [[Mythcon IV]], 1973'''. ''Photo by [[Bonnie Callahan]].'' ]] | ||
'''Peter Soyer Beagle''' is an [[American]] [[pro writer]] specializing in [[fantasy]]. His best-known work is ''The Last Unicorn''. He won the [[2006 Best Novelette Hugo]] for “Two Hearts,” and ''The Lord of the Rings'' movie for which he wrote the screenplay was nominated for the [[1979 Best Dramatic Presentation Hugo]]. | '''Peter Soyer Beagle''' is an [[American]] [[pro writer]] specializing in [[fantasy]]. His best-known work is ''The Last Unicorn''. He won the [[2006 Best Novelette Hugo]] for “Two Hearts,” and ''The Lord of the Rings'' movie for which he wrote the screenplay was nominated for the [[1979 Best Dramatic Presentation Hugo]]. | ||
| − | + | A native of the [[Bronx]], Beagle attended the University of Pittsburgh. He was married and divorced twice: Padma Hejmadi (1989–2001) and Enid Alaine Nordeen (1964–1980). | |
| − | + | In 2019, he won a [https://www.flayrah.com/7687/peter-s-beagle-awarded-332500-judgement-lawsuit-against-ex-manager judgement of $332,500] for financial elder abuse, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and defamation against his ex-manager, whose bankruptcy left him unable to collect, and in 2021 [https://file770.com/peter-s-beagle-and-ownership-group-regain-control-of-rights-to-his-work-following-sale-approved-by-bankruptcy-court/ regained control] of his work. | |
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| + | * {{SFE|name=beagle_peter_s}}. | ||
| + | * [https://sf-encyclopedia.uk/fe.php?nm=beagle_peter_s Encyclopedia of Fantasy entry.] | ||
| + | * [http://web.archive.org/web/20200225234747/http://www.peterbeagle.com/index2.shtml Unofficial website] (archived). | ||
| + | * [https://beagleverse.com/ Beagleverse.] | ||
| + | * [https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065526878145 Facebook. ] | ||
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* 2000 -- [[Mythopoeic Fantasy Award]] | * 2000 -- [[Mythopoeic Fantasy Award]] | ||
* 2001 -- [[Mythcon XXXII]] | * 2001 -- [[Mythcon XXXII]] | ||
| − | * 2006 -- [[Consonance 2006]], '''[[2006 | + | * 2006 -- [[Consonance 2006]], '''[[2006 Best Novelette Hugo]]''', [[Nebula Award]] for Best Novelette, [[Apollocon 2006]], [[Inkpot Award]] |
* 2007 -- [[Capricon 27]], [[OryCon 29]], [[ConDFW VII]], [[VCON 32]], [[WSFA Small Press Award]] | * 2007 -- [[Capricon 27]], [[OryCon 29]], [[ConDFW VII]], [[VCON 32]], [[WSFA Small Press Award]] | ||
* 2008 -- [[GAFilk 10]] | * 2008 -- [[GAFilk 10]] | ||
* 2010 -- [[Baycon 2010]], [[I See By My ConFusion]], [[Locus Award]], [[Philcon 2010]] | * 2010 -- [[Baycon 2010]], [[I See By My ConFusion]], [[Locus Award]], [[Philcon 2010]] | ||
* 2011 -- [[World Fantasy Award]] for Life Achievement | * 2011 -- [[World Fantasy Award]] for Life Achievement | ||
| + | * 2017 -- [[Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award]] | ||
* 2020 -- <s>[[Capclave 2020]]</s> | * 2020 -- <s>[[Capclave 2020]]</s> | ||
* 2021 -- [[Capclave 2021]] | * 2021 -- [[Capclave 2021]] | ||
| + | * 2023 -- [[Loscon 49]] | ||
| − | {{person|born=1939}} | + | {{person |born=1939}} |
[[Category:pro]] | [[Category:pro]] | ||
[[Category:US]] | [[Category:US]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:35, 11 May 2023
(April 20, 1939 –)
Peter Soyer Beagle is an American pro writer specializing in fantasy. His best-known work is The Last Unicorn. He won the 2006 Best Novelette Hugo for “Two Hearts,” and The Lord of the Rings movie for which he wrote the screenplay was nominated for the 1979 Best Dramatic Presentation Hugo.
A native of the Bronx, Beagle attended the University of Pittsburgh. He was married and divorced twice: Padma Hejmadi (1989–2001) and Enid Alaine Nordeen (1964–1980).
In 2019, he won a judgement of $332,500 for financial elder abuse, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and defamation against his ex-manager, whose bankruptcy left him unable to collect, and in 2021 regained control of his work.
- Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.
- Encyclopedia of Fantasy entry.
- Unofficial website (archived).
- Beagleverse.
- Facebook.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1973 -- Mythcon IV
- 1981 -- 7th World Fantasy Convention
- 1987 -- MileHiCon 19, Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
- 1988 -- ICFA 9
- 1999 -- ICON 24, ReConvene
- 2006 -- Capricon 26
- 1994 -- Locus Award
- 2000 -- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
- 2001 -- Mythcon XXXII
- 2006 -- Consonance 2006, 2006 Best Novelette Hugo, Nebula Award for Best Novelette, Apollocon 2006, Inkpot Award
- 2007 -- Capricon 27, OryCon 29, ConDFW VII, VCON 32, WSFA Small Press Award
- 2008 -- GAFilk 10
- 2010 -- Baycon 2010, I See By My ConFusion, Locus Award, Philcon 2010
- 2011 -- World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement
- 2017 -- Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
- 2020 --
Capclave 2020 - 2021 -- Capclave 2021
- 2023 -- Loscon 49
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