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(1) PROLOGUE. Daniel Dern is champing at the bit to explain today’s Scroll title “(This Is) A Fine Paranormal Romance”. Deets: Via the Kern & Fields song “A Fine Romance”, "...written for the musical film, Swing Time, where it was co-introduced by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers." Here's that video clip: And one of my

Co-founder of 1st anime club in North America was also one of the founders of Furry fandom

Campaign is raising money to support Merlinos hospice care

Fred Patten, a fannish polymath who helped introduce anime to Americans, died November 12. Fred had lived in a nursing facility since suffering a stroke in 2005. His sister, Sherrill Patten, told LASFS that on November 1 he was found non-responsive, moved to a hospital and treated, but never regained consciousness. Patten’s first sf convention

A new art exhibit in New York City, on display through July 26, showcases the works of eight artists inspired by anime and manga.