Steve Stiles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Steve Stiles |
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| Born | July 16, 1943 |
| Died | January 11, 2020 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Area(s) | Cartoonist, Writer, Artist |
| Awards | Bill Rotsler Award, 1998 Fan Activity Achievement (FAAn) Award, 2001, 2003–2006 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist, 2016 |
Stephen Willis Stiles (born July 16, 1943 – died January 11, 2020) was an American artist and writer. He was famous for his cartoons and stories, especially those found in fan-made magazines called fanzines. He even won a big award called the Hugo Award in 2016 for being the Best Fan Artist.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Stephen Willis Stiles was born on July 16, 1943. His parents were Norma and Irvin Stiles. He grew up with his two brothers, Randy and Jeff.
His First Cartoons
Stephen's very first cartoon appeared in a fanzine called Cry of the Nameless. Fanzines are like homemade magazines, often created by fans for other fans. A funny saying he wrote, "Death is nature's way of telling you when to stop," became very popular. It was even printed in a national magazine in 1962.
His art and writing were featured in many well-known fanzines. Some of these included Xero, Void, and Mimosa. He also made his own fanzine called SAM. Sometimes there were many years between new issues of SAM, showing how much effort he put into them.
Professional Art and Writing
Stephen Stiles made his first professional sale in 1961. This was a cartoon for a magazine called The Realist. He later worked as an illustrator for the military. After that, he worked in advertising for a while.
In 1975, he decided to become a freelancer. This meant he worked for himself and took on many different projects. He created art for various types of comics, from underground comics to children's books. He also drew for superhero comics. Stephen even designed a special medal for peace and helping others. This medal was given to important people like Shimon Peres.
Awards and Achievements
Stephen Stiles won many awards for his amazing fan art. In 1968, he won the Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund. This award allowed him to travel to England for a science fiction convention. He later wrote a book about his trip called Harrison Country.
He won the Fan Activity Achievement (FAAn) Award for best artist many times. He received it in 2001, and then from 2003 to 2006, and again from 2010 to 2012, and from 2014 to 2016. In 1998, he won the first Bill Rotsler Award, named after another great fan artist.
Stephen was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist many times over the years. Finally, in 2016, he won this prestigious award.
Later Life
Stephen Stiles was married to Elaine Stiles. He passed away on January 11, 2020. He will always be remembered for his unique art and contributions to the world of fanzines and comics.
