Bruce Gillespie
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Bruce Gillespie is a prominent Australia
n science fiction
fan
best known for his long-running sf fanzine SF Commentary. Along with Carey Handfield and Rob Gerrand
, he was a founding editor of Norstrilia Press, which published Greg Egan
's first novel.
He was fan guest of honor at Aussiecon 3
, the 57th World Science Fiction Convention held in Melbourne, Australia in 1999.
He has won and been nominated for many Ditmar Award
s since his first nomination in 1970, and in 2007 he was awarded the Chandler Award
for his services to science fiction fandom.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
fan
Fan (person)
A Fan, sometimes also called aficionado or supporter, is a person with a liking and enthusiasm for something, such as a band or a sports team. Fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom...
best known for his long-running sf fanzine SF Commentary. Along with Carey Handfield and Rob Gerrand
Rob Gerrand
Rob Gerrand is an Australian writer of science fiction - Books :* Transmutations ,* Fortress * Rewrite Your Life! ,...
, he was a founding editor of Norstrilia Press, which published Greg Egan
Greg Egan
Greg Egan is an Australian science fiction author.Egan published his first work in 1983. He specialises in hard science fiction stories with mathematical and quantum ontology themes, including the nature of consciousness...
's first novel.
He was fan guest of honor at Aussiecon 3
57th World Science Fiction Convention
Aussiecon Three was the 57th World Science Fiction Convention, held in Melbourne, Australia on 2–6 September 1999. The convention was held in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.-Guests of honour:* Gregory Benford, author...
, the 57th World Science Fiction Convention held in Melbourne, Australia in 1999.
He has won and been nominated for many Ditmar Award
Ditmar Award
The Ditmar Award has been awarded annually since 1969 at the Australian National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in Australian science fiction and science fiction fandom...
s since his first nomination in 1970, and in 2007 he was awarded the Chandler Award
Chandler Award
The Chandler Award is presented by the Australian Science Fiction Foundation for "Outstanding Achievement in Australian Science Fiction".It is named in recognition of the contribution that science fiction writer A...
for his services to science fiction fandom.
Major Fanzines
- SF Commentary (1969 - ) - three times nominated for a Hugo Award for Best FanzineHugo Award for Best FanzineThe Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
- The Metaphysical Review (1984 - )
- Steam Engine Time (2000 - )
Interviews
- "My Life and Philip K. Dick" by Frank C. Bertrand http://www.philipkdickfans.com/frank/gillespie.htm
Awards
- Hugo Award for Best FanzineHugo Award for Best FanzineThe Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
1972, SF Commentary, nominated - Hugo Award for Best FanzineHugo Award for Best FanzineThe Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
1973, SF Commentary, nominated - Hugo Award for Best FanzineHugo Award for Best FanzineThe Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
1975, SF Commentary, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1970, SF Commentary, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1971, SF Commentary, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1972, SF Commentary, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1973, SF Commentary, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1977, SF Commentary, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1980, SF Commentary, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 1980, The Man Who Filled the Void and By Our Fruits, SF Commentary 55/56, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1981, SF Commentary, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1982, SF Commentary, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 1982, Sing a Song of Daniel, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian SF or Fantasy Editor 1983, Norstilia Press, nominated with Carey Handfield and Rob Gerrand - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 1983, SF Commentary: The First Year, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian SF or Fantasy Editor 1984, Norstilia Press, nominated with Carey Handfield and Rob Gerrand - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian SF or Fantasy Editor 1985, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1986, Metaphysical Review, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1986, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1987, Metaphysical Review, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1989, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1990, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1991, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 1991, The Non-SF Novels of Philip K. Dick presented at the Nova Mob and published in ANZAPA, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1992, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 1992, Jonathan Carroll, Storyteller, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 1993, James Morrow and the Erni, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1994, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1996, Metaphysical Review, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1997, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 1998, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 1999, Metaphysical Review, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 2000, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 2001, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fan Production 2001, The Unrelenting Gaze: SF Commentary #76, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 2001, The Unrelenting Gaze: SF Commentary #76, nominated - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 2002, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fan Production, Fanzine 2002, SF Commentary, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 2004, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
William Atheling Jr Award 2004, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 2005, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanwriter 2006, nominated - Chandler AwardChandler AwardThe Chandler Award is presented by the Australian Science Fiction Foundation for "Outstanding Achievement in Australian Science Fiction".It is named in recognition of the contribution that science fiction writer A...
, 2007, winner - Ditmar AwardDitmar Award resultsThe Ditmar Award is Australia's oldest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and horror award, presented annually at the Australian "NatCon" since 1969. The historical nominations and results of the Award follow....
Best Australian Fanzine 2008, Steam Engine Time, nominated
External links
- Fan Guest of Honor Speech, Aussiecon 3 http://www.aussiecon3.worldcon.org/brucegoh.html
- Issues of The Metaphysical Review on eFanzines.com http://www.efanzines.com/SFC/#tmr
- Issues of SF Commentary on eFanzines.com http://www.efanzines.com/SFC/#sfc
- Issues of Steam Engine Time on eFanzines.com http://www.efanzines.com/SFC/#set
- Issues of Science Fiction magazine edited by Van IkinVan IkinVan Ikin is an academic and science fiction writer and editor. He is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Western Australia, and has acted as supervisor for several Australian writers completing their post-graduate degrees and doctorates - including science fiction and fantasy writers...
Book References
- Divine Invasions: A Life of Philip K. Dick by Lawrence Sutin http://books.google.com.au/books?id=Y6BaAAAAMAAJ&q=%22bruce+gillespie%22&dq=%22bruce+gillespie%22&lr=&ei=3gfPSMKVH6DitQO52cGaCQ&pgis=1
- Gateways to Forever: The Story of the Science-Fiction Magazines from 1970 to 1980: The History of the Science-Fiction Magazine by Michael AshleyMike Ashley (writer)Michael Ashley is a British bibliographer, author and editor of science fiction, mystery, and fantasy.He edits the long-running Mammoth Book series of short story anthologies, each arranged around a particular theme in mystery, fantasy, or science fiction...
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=erFlAAAAMAAJ&q=%22bruce+gillespie%22&dq=%22bruce+gillespie%22&lr=&ei=3gfPSMKVH6DitQO52cGaCQ&pgis=1 - How Much Does Chaos Scare You? by Aaron Barlow http://books.google.com.au/books?id=IQXhX0mMAVgC&pg=PA234&dq=%22bruce+gillespie%22&ei=egbPSLj9JJCEswPo3rXLBQ&sig=ACfU3U3m5AF1qtvJqKkINzZxrHUUfShOFg
- PKD: A Philip K. Dick Bibliography by Daniel J. H. Levack, Steven Owen Godersky http://books.google.com.au/books?id=lIBaAAAAMAAJ&q=%22bruce+gillespie%22&dq=%22bruce+gillespie%22&ei=egbPSLj9JJCEswPo3rXLBQ&pgis=1
- Science-fiction Studies by Dept. of English, Indiana State University http://books.google.com.au/books?id=JMGGAAAAIAAJ&q=%22bruce+gillespie%22&dq=%22bruce+gillespie%22&ei=egbPSLj9JJCEswPo3rXLBQ&pgis=1
- A Stanislaw Lem Reader by Stanislaw LemStanislaw LemStanisław Lem was a Polish writer of science fiction, philosophy and satire. He was named a Knight of the Order of the White Eagle. His books have been translated into 41 languages and have sold over 27 million copies. He is perhaps best known as the author of the 1961 novel Solaris, which has...
, Peter Swirski http://books.google.com.au/books?id=nRQo2I2U60sC&pg=PA121&dq=%22bruce+gillespie%22&ei=egbPSLj9JJCEswPo3rXLBQ&sig=ACfU3U0d1PzYpS9OqoBPEVPWt8XsuikAUw - Supernatural Fiction Writers: Contemporary Fantasy and Horror by Richard Bleiler http://books.google.com.au/books?id=OSwYAAAAIAAJ&q=anzapa&dq=anzapa&ei=mATPSJuYM432sgORlOmSCw&pgis=1
- Transrealist Fiction by Damien BroderickDamien BroderickDamien Francis Broderick is an Australian science fiction and popular science writer. His science fiction novel The Judas Mandala is sometimes credited with the first appearance of the term "virtual reality," and his 1997 popular science book The Spike was the first to investigate the...
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