LetterHack

A LetterHack is a writer whose main or most notable interaction with zines is by writing Letters of Comment (or LoCs).

This phrase is most common among science fiction fanzine editors and fans. Among the best-known LetterHacks of the past are the late Harry Warner, Jr. (Spaceways, Horizons), and the late Mike Glicksohn (Energumen, Xenium]]); more recently notables are Lloyd Penney (Torus),, Robert Lichtman (Trap Door), Milt Stevens, Steve Jeffery and E.B. Frohvet (Twink).

Each year, the FAan Awards presents the Harry Warner Jr. Memorial Award for Best Letterhack:

1975

• Harry Warner, Jr.

1976

• Mike Glicksohn

1977

• Mike Glicksohn

1978

• Mike Glicksohn

1979

• Harry Warner, Jr.

1980

• Harry Warner, Jr.

1995

n/a

1996

n/a

1997

n/a

1998

• Harry Warner, Jr.

1999

• Harry Warner, Jr.

2000

• Lloyd Penney

2001

• Robert Lichtman

2002

• Lloyd Penney

2003

• Joseph Nicholas

2004

n/a

2005

• Lloyd Penney

2006

• Robert Lichtman

2007

• Lloyd Penney

2008

• Robert Lichtman

2009

• Lloyd Penney

2010

• Robert Lichtman

2011

• Robert Lichtman

2012

• Robert Lichtman

2013

• Robert Lichtman

2014

• Robert Lichtman