Robert Edward Weinberg[1] (August 29, 1946 – September 25, 2016) was an American author, editor, publisher, and collector of science fiction.
His work spans several genres including non-fiction, science fiction, horror, and comic books.
[3] Weinberg sat on the 'Council of Six', a board of editorial advisers for Canadian publisher Battered Silicon Dispatch Box.
At Chicon 7, Weinberg received a Special Committee Award for his service to science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
[4] Due to health issues, Weinberg was unable to attend and the award was accepted on his behalf by Jane Frank.