Umbran Mod Squad Staff member Supporter Jun 29, 2006 #2 Jim Baen, pinoeering science fiction publisher and editor, passed away on June 28, 2006, following a stroke he suffered on June 12. David Drake has written a Tribute to Jim Baen. This man was trying to drive the publishing industry into the 21st century, and was a major aid to countless young authors. He will be sorely missed.
Jim Baen, pinoeering science fiction publisher and editor, passed away on June 28, 2006, following a stroke he suffered on June 12. David Drake has written a Tribute to Jim Baen. This man was trying to drive the publishing industry into the 21st century, and was a major aid to countless young authors. He will be sorely missed.
KaosDevice Explorer Jun 29, 2006 #3 That is bummer news. He used to use Kelly Freas a lot for his cover work, it was memorable.
TheAuldGrump First Post Jun 30, 2006 #6 Damn. I am going to miss him. I hope that Baen's company can keep on the track he started, without his sure hand on the throttle. The Auld Grump
Damn. I am going to miss him. I hope that Baen's company can keep on the track he started, without his sure hand on the throttle. The Auld Grump
Wombat First Post Jun 30, 2006 #7 No, I'm not going to say, "Oh, so sad!" Instead, let me say, "Thank you, Mr. Baen. You did a wonderful job and brought thought, imagination, wonder, and excitement to many lives."
No, I'm not going to say, "Oh, so sad!" Instead, let me say, "Thank you, Mr. Baen. You did a wonderful job and brought thought, imagination, wonder, and excitement to many lives."