The INTERNATIONAL HORROR GUILD has named prolific multi-genre author

WILLIAM F. NOLAN as this year's Living Legend Award winner. IHG Living

Legends are individuals who have made a meritorious and notable

contribution and/or have substantially influenced the field of

horror/dark fantasy. Previous recipients are Alice Cooper, Ray

Bradbury, Clive Barker, Hugh B. Cave, Edward W. Bryant, Richard

Matheson, and Harlan Ellison.

LIVING LEGEND

William F. Nolan

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"Every nominee on this ballot is truly of merit and chosen after

careful consideration," said judge Stefan R. Dziemianowicz. "Each

deserves commendation and recognition."

Nominations were derived from recommendations made by the public and

the judges' knowledge of the field. Edward Bryant, Stefan R.

Dziemianowicz, Bill Sheehan, Hank Wagner, and Fiona Webster

adjudicate.

For additional information on the IHG Awards at WHC

(www.whc2002.org), contact Tina Jens at tina@whc2002.org. For

information on the International Horror Guild, please see

www.ihgonline.org or e-mail ihg@ihgonline.org.