About Charles N. Brown
Lived 1937 – 2009 (aged 72). Charles N. Brown was an American nuclear engineer, editor, writer and publisher.
Charles Nikki Brown (June 24, 1937 – July 12, 2009) was an American publishing editor, the co-founder and editor of Locus, the long-running news and reviews magazine covering the genres of science fiction and fantasy literature. Brown was born on June 24, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended City College until 1956, when he joined the military at age 18; The following year at the 29th Worldcon, the first Noreascon that Locus was founded to promote and support, Brown's news fanzine won its first of a record 29 Hugo Awards (as of 2008).
Death Brown died peacefully in his sleep on his way home from Readercon at the age of 72.
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Who was Charles N. Brown?
American science fiction editor (1937-2009)
When was Charles N. Brown born?
Charles N. Brown was born on 24 June 1937 in Brooklyn.
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Charles N. Brown died on 12 July 2009.
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Charles N. Brown was a nuclear engineer, editor, writer and publisher.
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Charles N. Brown was American.
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