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In 1962, [[Chicon III]] presented a [[special committee award]] to him and Hoffman Electronic Corporation for the use of [[SF]] in advertisements.   
 
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He left some papers to the University of Houston, where they form the {{link | website= https://digitalcollections.lib.uh.edu/collections/2801ph27q | text=Fritz Leiber Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention Flyers & Programs collection.}} Other papers are at [http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/findingaids/view?doc.view=entire_text&docId=InU-Li-VAD6670 Lilly Library of Indiana University.]
  
 
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Revision as of 23:50, 22 February 2021

(December 24, 1910 – September 5, 1992)

Fritz Leiber was a writer of fantasy, horror and sf. He was also an actor, chess player and a champion fencer. He is one of the rare pros to have been a Worldcon goh twice, at Nolacon in 1951 and Seacon '79.

While primarily a professional writer, he had a long and close relationship with fandom. He was a member of the Hyborian Legion and of LASFS, an attendee at Centracon, and a contributor to Vorpal Glass and Amra. He was also one of the leaders of the Chicago: 1959 Worldcon bid. He acted in the title role of a fannish fantasy film by Unicorn Productions, The Genie, in 1959, and helped compose at least one fannish musical.

His first professional sale was to Unknown, and he contributed to the Lovecraft mythos. His most famous creations were the characters Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser.

In 1962, Chicon III presented a special committee award to him and Hoffman Electronic Corporation for the use of SF in advertisements.

He left some papers to the University of Houston, where they form the Fritz Leiber Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention Flyers & Programs collection. Other papers are at Lilly Library of Indiana University.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:


Person 1910—1992
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