Today is July 10 as I’m writing this. It’s late, though, so most of you probably won’t see it for a day or two. But there are half a dozen birthdays I want to highlight. I’m going to start with the person who was probably the most significant in terms of the coverage of this blog. That’s Carl Jacobi. Continue reading
Today, July 10, saw the birth of a number of writers of weird and fantasy fiction. I’ll list a few here, limiting myself to those who have passed on. If I fail to mention one of your favorites, feel free to mention them in the comments. Continue reading
David G. Hartwell passed away from some type of brain hemmorhage about an hour ago as I write this. I was heading to bed and decided to check my Twitter feed one last time tonight. Hartwell was one of the major editors in the fields of science fiction and fantasy for the last few decades.
His annual anthologies Year’s Best SF (1996-2013) and Year’s Best Fantasy (2001-2008) were among the most eagerly anticipated books of the year for me. He also edited a number of standalone anthologies.
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hartwell several times over the years, although I hadn’t seen him in recent years. He was always open and approachable. He had an enthusiasm for the literature of the fantastic that was always refreshing to be around, and his knowledge of the field was considerable.
Adventures Fantastic would like to express our deepest condolences to his family and friends.