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| − | '''Virgil Finlay''', an [[American]] [[pro artist]], was best known for his detailed pen-and-ink drawings accomplished with abundant stippling, cross-hatching, and scratchboard techniques. He was occasionally known by the [[demolishism]] "'''/ Finlay'''" (Virgule Finlay). | + | '''Virgil Finlay''', an [[American]] [[pro artist]], was best known for his detailed pen-and-ink [[art|drawings]] accomplished with abundant stippling, cross-hatching, and scratchboard techniques. He was occasionally known by the [[demolishism]] "'''/ Finlay'''" (Virgule Finlay). |
His 1948 ''[[FFM]]'' cover for [[Theodora Du Bois]]’ ''The Devil’s Spoon'' sold at [[auction]] for a then-record $70. | His 1948 ''[[FFM]]'' cover for [[Theodora Du Bois]]’ ''The Devil’s Spoon'' sold at [[auction]] for a then-record $70. | ||
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| + | [[Reginald Bretnor]] named a drink after him, according to [[Karen Anderson]] in ''[[No Holds Barred]]'': Champagne fortified with brandy. | ||
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Revision as of 12:56, 29 November 2020
(July 23, 1914 – January 18, 1971)
Virgil Finlay, an American pro artist, was best known for his detailed pen-and-ink drawings accomplished with abundant stippling, cross-hatching, and scratchboard techniques. He was occasionally known by the demolishism "/ Finlay" (Virgule Finlay).
His 1948 FFM cover for Theodora Du Bois’ The Devil’s Spoon sold at auction for a then-record $70.
Reginald Bretnor named a drink after him, according to Karen Anderson in No Holds Barred: Champagne fortified with brandy.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1950 -- N3F Laureate Award for Best Professional Artist
- 1953 -- Best Interior Illustrator Hugo
- 1964 -- 1964 Open ESFA
- 1970 -- First Fandom Hall of Fame
- 1996 -- 1946 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo
- 2012 -- Science Fiction Hall of Fame
- 2015 -- Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame
- 10 other Hugo nominations
Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
| Person | 1914—1971 |
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