Noted Art Colelctor and write Bob Weinberg died

[georgefhagenauer]

For those who haven't heard the incredibly multi-talented Bob Weinberg died yesterday. He was one of the people involved with the Chicago Comicon from the first year and a partner for much of its run. I have had his pulp and more important science fiction art checklists on my desk since they were published years ago. He was a writer-in comics (various Xmen related titles) and novels

He did a host of sci-fi and horror related illustration books and was one of the first publishers of pulp reprints and fanzines in the 1970s.

 

He sold me my first science fiction painting (which still hangs on my wall) over 40 years ago. But mostly he was a friend someone I have known forever and is now gone - one of those holes that is not going not to be refilled.

 

But he will be remembered every time.I pass a piece he once owned.

And if you collect early sci-fi art you need to own his index which I think is stitl available in a digital format.

 

[Moondog]

Bob was my partner in the Chicago Comicon and a very dear friend. Here we are (with Larry Charet another former partner in the Con) at his home last spring. His collection is an American treasure.

[pinupcartoonguy]

Not only is the art in that picture impressive, but all that wall space!

 

[Terry Doyle]

Condolences on the death of your friend.

[Fred Chamberlain]

I am sorry for your loss.

[Moondog]

I believe we were in the Finlay hallway... Just a fraction of all the Finlay's he owns...

[thehumantorch]

So sorry to hear of his passing.