D. Douglas Fratz

(November 18, 1952 -- September 27, 2016)

Doug Fratz was a long-time fan who was an aerosol scientist in mundane life. He was a member of the University of Maryland SF Society in the early 70s. He was primarily known for publishing Thrust (later named Quantum and ultimately merged with Science Fiction Eye) beginning in 1973 and was a prolific reviewer.

• Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

Fanzines and Apazines:

• Crifanac
• Crap
• Gridiron
• Horsefeathers [late 60s-early 70s]
• Poppycock [late 60s] (for Ajay 40)
• Thrust
• The Wigtonian [1970]

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 1980 -- 1980 Best Fanzine Hugo nominee
• 1989 -- 1989 Best Fanzine Hugo nominee
• 1990 -- 1990 Best Fanzine Hugo nominee
• 1991 -- 1991 Best Fanzine Hugo nominee

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Person

1952—2016

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