Leo Frankowski (1943 - 2008)

[james_davis_nicoll]

editrx has relayed the news that she was informed that Leo Frankowski died yesterday.

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Re: Leo will be missed.

[(Anonymous)]

It is easy to judge a man, especially when you have not walked in his shoes. Interesting isn't it, when so many can criticize his writing, yet never been in print themselves? Curious, how so many can believe an author's fiction, is a reflection of his thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Question: IF a man writes of rape, is it as bad as a man who acts it out? Is not American news media the worst propagators of violence and fear in society today? Sure, lets blame Leo...it's easier now that he is dead.

I liked Leo for his fun romps in the Conrad series. I loved the fact that he lived life the way he felt it should be lived for him. I love the fact he built a castle...how many of his critics can claim the same? Have they been able to live their dreams as well as Leo?

Leo saw the break-down of American Civilization and he left while he could. I applaud him for that. Things were tough in the end for him, and I am sorry for that, however, if anyone understood that, Leo understood that it was in the doing that defined a man...not his expecting everyone else to do it for him...a brave man, a great writer, a brilliant mind...never truly recognized for his genius, and that is a loss to America. I for one, will remember him.