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* 1964 -- [[1964 Open ESFA]] | * 1964 -- [[1964 Open ESFA]] | ||
* 1970 -- [[First Fandom Hall of Fame]] | * 1970 -- [[First Fandom Hall of Fame]] | ||
| − | * 1996 -- | + | * 1996 -- [[1946 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo]] |
* 2012 -- [[Science Fiction Hall of Fame]] | * 2012 -- [[Science Fiction Hall of Fame]] | ||
* 2015 -- Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame | * 2015 -- Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame | ||
| + | * 2016 -- [[1941 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo]] | ||
* 10 other Hugo nominations | * 10 other Hugo nominations | ||
Revision as of 21:23, 4 February 2021
(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
- 2016 -- 1941 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo
- 10 other Hugo nominations
Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
| Person | 1914—1971 |
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