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(July 23, 1914 – January 18, 1971)  
 
(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).
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'''Virgil Warden 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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* {{SFE|name=finlay_virgil}}.
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*[https://www.pulpartists.com/Finlay.html Entry at PulpArtists.com.]
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188734937/virgil-warden-finlay Entry at Find-a-Grave.]
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* [https://www.korshakcollection.com/virgil-finlay Finlay at the Korshak Collection.]
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* [https://www.worldfantasy2014.org/Lail_foreword.php Reminiscence by daughter Lail Finlay Hernandez.]
  
 
{{recognition}}
 
{{recognition}}
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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 -- '''[[1946 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo]]'''
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* 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
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* 2016 -- [[1941 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo]]
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* 2018 -- [[1943 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo]]
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* 2019 -- [[1944 Best Professional Artist Retro Hugo]]
 
* 10 other Hugo nominations
 
* 10 other Hugo nominations
 
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[[Category:pro]]
 
[[Category:pro]]
 
[[Category:US]]
 
[[Category:US]]
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[[Category:food]]

Latest revision as of 15:32, 10 February 2021

(July 23, 1914 – January 18, 1971)

Virgil Warden 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 BoisThe 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:



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