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A longtime fan of [[SF]], while in college he began reading comic books. | A longtime fan of [[SF]], while in college he began reading comic books. | ||
| − | He met [[ | + | He met [[Wendy Fletcher]] through the letter column of a comic book, they eventually married, and together they created the ''[[Elfquest]]'' series of comics and books. |
After college, Richard took a position at Boston's Charles Hayden Planetarium. Later, he taught high school astronomy, and then worked for IBM until ''Elfquest'' became a full-time occupation. He was a member of [[CAPA-alpha]]. | After college, Richard took a position at Boston's Charles Hayden Planetarium. Later, he taught high school astronomy, and then worked for IBM until ''Elfquest'' became a full-time occupation. He was a member of [[CAPA-alpha]]. | ||
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* 1982 -- [[InConJunction II]], [[Coastcon 5]] | * 1982 -- [[InConJunction II]], [[Coastcon 5]] | ||
| − | * 1983 -- [[Questcon]], [[Texarkon 1983]] | + | * 1983 -- [[Questcon]], [[Texarkon 1983]], [[Vikingcon 4]] |
| − | * 1984 -- [[Nova 9]], [[Maplecon 6]], [[Circle Con]], [[Western | + | * 1984 -- [[Nova 9]], [[Maplecon 6]], [[Circle Con]], [[Western Re-Con II]] |
* 1985 -- [[Maplecon 7]], [[Coveted Balrog Award]] | * 1985 -- [[Maplecon 7]], [[Coveted Balrog Award]] | ||
* 1987 -- [[Dreamcon 2]], [[OKon 10]] | * 1987 -- [[Dreamcon 2]], [[OKon 10]] | ||
| + | * 1989 -- [[toastmaster]] at [[Czarkon 6]] | ||
* 1990 -- [[AggieCon XXI]] | * 1990 -- [[AggieCon XXI]] | ||
* 1997 -- [[NJAC 13]] | * 1997 -- [[NJAC 13]] | ||
* 2000 -- [[Balticon 34]] | * 2000 -- [[Balticon 34]] | ||
* 2013 -- [[Convolution 2013]] | * 2013 -- [[Convolution 2013]] | ||
| + | * 2021 -- [[Astronomicon 13]] (withdrew due to [[Covid-19]]) | ||
| − | {{person | website= | + | {{person | website=https://elfquest.com | born=1950}} |
[[Category:fan]] | [[Category:fan]] | ||
[[Category:pro]] | [[Category:pro]] | ||
[[Category:US]] | [[Category:US]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:27, 23 September 2024
(1950 --)
Richard Pini was born in New Haven, Connecticut. After an outstanding academic career at school, he was accepted into MIT, where he received a degree in astrophysics.
A longtime fan of SF, while in college he began reading comic books.
He met Wendy Fletcher through the letter column of a comic book, they eventually married, and together they created the Elfquest series of comics and books.
After college, Richard took a position at Boston's Charles Hayden Planetarium. Later, he taught high school astronomy, and then worked for IBM until Elfquest became a full-time occupation. He was a member of CAPA-alpha.
He and Wendy both received the Inkpot Award for their work on Elfquest.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1982 -- InConJunction II, Coastcon 5
- 1983 -- Questcon, Texarkon 1983, Vikingcon 4
- 1984 -- Nova 9, Maplecon 6, Circle Con, Western Re-Con II
- 1985 -- Maplecon 7, (Coveted) Balrog Award
- 1987 -- Dreamcon 2, OKon 10
- 1989 -- toastmaster at Czarkon 6
- 1990 -- AggieCon XXI
- 1997 -- NJAC 13
- 2000 -- Balticon 34
- 2013 -- Convolution 2013
- 2021 -- Astronomicon 13 (withdrew due to Covid-19)
| Person | Website | 1950— |
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