Ben C. Indick

(1923 -- September 28, 2009)

First active in 1944, Indick published the fanzine Ben's Beat and the study George Alec Effinger: From Entropy to Budayeen as well as essays and articles in many fanzines and professional magazines, including Publishers Weekly and REHUPA. He was one of the leading personalities in Donn Brazier's famous Title in the 70s and announced his semi-gafiation in 1978. He was a lifetime member of the Dramatists Guild.

Fanzines and Apazines:

• Ben's Beat [1987-2008] (for FAPA)
• Chez Ondique [2000] (for L-APA)
• Dramatizing Lovecraft [1976] (for Necronomicon)
• IBID [late 70s] (for the Esoteric Order of Dagon)
• InBENdick (for the Esoteric Order of Dagon)
• Onyx [early 80s] (for Necronomicon)
• Rappin' [mid-70s] (for RAPS)
• Reports on Some Hubbardiana [1988] (for FAPA)
• Who Wants to Visit Old Cthulhu's Place Anyhow (for the Esoteric Order of Dagon)
• Ydmos [late 70s] (for the Hyborian League)

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 2009 -- First Fandom Hall of Fame Award

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1923—2009

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