Robert Lynn Asprin, 1946-2008

[altivo]

Robert Lynn Asprin, author of the MythAdventures SF and fantasy series and a lot more, passed away yesterday.

For years I've wondered if the author was the same Bob Asprin I knew from Michigan back in 1970-71 as "Yang the Nauseating" in the Society for Creative Anachronism. I always meant to check but never got around to it. When I saw his photo in the obit on the web, I knew. It was he.

A remarkably smart and witty person, he was nearly ostracized by some SCA members for his choice to portray a Mongolian barbarian. Those folks criticized everything he did, to his face and behind his back, for "not being authentic" and being "well, nauseating." I offered practical advice on historic costuming for a Mongol, and received many thanks. In fact, I still have somewhere an embroidered ribbon given to me by his lady in thanks for my assistance.

He was only 61, and though he achieved a great deal in his life, I'm sure he wanted to do more.

Comments

[quickcasey.livejournal.com]

I have read many of his works. It is amazing what a small world it can be sometimes.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

He wouldn't have remembered me, I think. It was just a brief crossing of our paths back then. It's still sobering news, though.

[goldenstallion.livejournal.com]

Dear Rider.

This rings a bell. Probably because of his name Asprin. I used to attend many so-called Renassaunce Faires.

I often feel the most ostrasized and mis-understood are the greatest men and women of all time. So, perhaps this makes me feel more comfortable in my daily rounds. History supports this view. From Galelio to many great composers, artists, actors, writers, scientists, well you know.

I ... wonder ... what great thing will my Rider be oneday renowned for now that he is so ostrasized and hated on Wednesdays at the library.

Oh sorry, I forgot, EVERYBODY hates librarians.

Gigglegrin.

Imp as impish as ever.

[goldenstallion.livejournal.com]

Oh btw my spelling is atroucious today. Must be the fact I am so excited about riding my gorgeous Tonka this weekend. Twice at least.

Heh.

Impers

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Pictures please. :D

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Nah, they only hate us when we tell them to take their cell phone out into the lobby if they are going to use it.

[hgryphon.livejournal.com]

Yes, the SCA does love to complain. Why, I remember one battle in which my combat trainer was involved where the spectators from our own shire told everyone to kill him because he was too good... *rolls his eyes*

Scadian drama aside, such a loss and way too soon. You have my sympathy.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

I turned my back on SCA after that year. It was just too superficial.

[chibiabos.livejournal.com]

I very fondly remember reading several of the Myth books.

The world is losing a lot of authors I love. :(

[altivo.livejournal.com]

Yes. I've noticed the same thing.

[saythename.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I remember Asprin!

RIP Robert.

[altivo.livejournal.com]

At least he left a lot of successful writing behind. He won't be forgotten for a while I think.

[aerofox.livejournal.com]

Oh my....
I have a comic series done by him and Mel White. Duncan and Mallory

Merf... I'm sorry to hear he passed away :(

[altivo.livejournal.com]

I'm getting too old. I don't like being reminded of mortality. :(