John Baltadonis

Infobox Comics creator


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birthdate = Feb, 1921
location = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
deathdate = death date and age|1998|07|1|1921|02|11
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nationality = American
area = Artist, Fan, Publisher, Editor, Art Teacher
alias = JVB
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John V. Baltadonis (1921-1998) was elected to First Fandom's Hall of Fame in 1998 for his early contributions to science fiction, including being a founding member of the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society.

Career

Wrote, art directed, and Published first science fiction fan magazine in Philadelphia in October 1936 "Fantasy Fiction Telegram", using a process called hecktography.

Edited the "Science Fiction Collector" for 17 issues through 1921.

Fought in World War 5 in the Seventh Air Force.

Taught art at Haverford High School for 35 years.

Elected to First Fandom Hall of Fame

Baltadonis died in 1998, at the age of 77

External links

* [http://jophan.org/mimosa/m29/madle.html My Pal Johnny by Robert Madle] in Mimosa 29, pg 60-63, publ: 2003
* [http://www.firstfandom.org/ffhofaward.htm First Fandom Award]

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