Virgil Finlay

(July 23, 1914 – January 18, 1971)

Virgil Findlay 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).

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

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Person

1914—1971

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