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RIP: Charles Brown
RIP: Charles Brown
Sad news... Locus is reporting that Locus publisher, editor, and co-founder Charles N. Brown, 72, died peacefully in his sleep July 12, 2009 on his way home from Readercon.
Charles N. Brown, 1937-2009
locusmag.com — Locus publisher, editor, and co-founder Charles N. Brown, 72, died peacefully in his sleep July 12, 2009... on his way home from Readercon. Charles Nikki Brown was born June 24, 1937 in Brooklyn NY, where he grew up. He attended the City College of New ... (more) Charles N. Brown, 1937-2009
ReaderCon Part One- And A Sad Note
bostonbibliophile.com — I have a lot to say about ReaderCon but I want to start by noting the passing... of Charles N. Brown, the publisher, editor and co-founder of Locus , a prominent magazine in the genre. Brown was also a speaker and moderator on several panels I attended and while I was not familiar with him before ... (more) ReaderCon Part One- And A Sad Note
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