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| − | '''William "Bill" Rotsler''' ([[July 3]], [[1926]] - [[October 8]], [[1997]]) was a | + | '''William "Bill" Rotsler''' ([[July 3]], [[1926]] - [[October 8]], [[1997]]) was a professional writer, photographer and illustrator who provided thousands of cartoons to [[fanzine]]s around the world. They continue to appear in fanzines, and it is estimated that there are thousands of Rotsler illustrations which haven't appeared anywhere yet. He was known in both science fiction fandom (from the 1940s through the 90s), doing work for publications such as [[Science Fiction Five Yearly]], and in early Rock 'n Roll zines, including doing covers for the early rock fanzine [[Bomp]]. He won five Hugo Awards for Best Fan Artist and published several fanzines, including [[KTEIC]] for many years. |
| − | + | In his professional career, Rotsler wrote several novelisations of Hollywood movies, erotica and photographed models for ''Playboy''. | |
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Revision as of 18:24, 5 January 2008
William "Bill" Rotsler (July 3, 1926 - October 8, 1997) was a professional writer, photographer and illustrator who provided thousands of cartoons to fanzines around the world. They continue to appear in fanzines, and it is estimated that there are thousands of Rotsler illustrations which haven't appeared anywhere yet. He was known in both science fiction fandom (from the 1940s through the 90s), doing work for publications such as Science Fiction Five Yearly, and in early Rock 'n Roll zines, including doing covers for the early rock fanzine Bomp. He won five Hugo Awards for Best Fan Artist and published several fanzines, including KTEIC for many years.
In his professional career, Rotsler wrote several novelisations of Hollywood movies, erotica and photographed models for Playboy.
