Robert Asprin

From Fanlore
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Name: Robert Lynn Asprin
Also Known As: Bob Asprin, Yang the Nauseating, Yang T. N. Asprin, Yang Asprin
Pronouns:
Occupation:
Medium:
Works: Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe and many others
Official Website(s): Wilipedia
Fan Website(s):
On Fanlore: Related pages

Robert Asprin (28 June 1946 - 22 May 2008) was a fan turned pro. As a fan, he was a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism and Dorsai Irregulars. His fanworks include The Capture.

Asprin's first professional novel - an expansion of a short story: The Cold Cash War - was published by Dell in 1977.[1]

This was the first of 54 books that he wrote over the next three decades.[2] This included the "MythAdventures" series, and the "Phule" series, for which he may be most remembered.[3].

In fandom circles, he might best be remembered for Mirror Friend, Mirror Foe, a 1979 book that he co-authored with George Takei.

Asprin died of heart failure at his home in New Orleans. He was reportedly found lying on a sofa with a Terry Pratchett novel still open in his hands. He was to have been the Guest of Honor at Marcon that weekend.[3]

References

  1. ^ Ian Randal Strock, "Author Robert Asprin Dies", SF Scope, 23 May 23 2008. (Wayback Machine)
  2. ^ "Robert Asprin Books in Order (54 Book Series)", Most Recommended Books, Last updated 2 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Robert Asprin", Wikipedia, 4 December 2024.