Posted by Jerry (Aw, Shucks!) Hewett on March 01, 1997 at 12:46:48:
In Reply to: Jerry Hewett's Lifetime Achievement Award posted by Ronald Smolders on February 24, 1997 at 11:19:55:
Jeez! I guess I should check the BBS section here a little more often! Does this award involve a cash grant or anything? Maybe a statue? A plaque? ;-)
Seriously, thanks for the pat on the back. I've had a blast buying up every Vance paperback (and reasonably priced hardcover) I can lay my hands on and exchanging them with fellow Vance fanatics around the globe.
I have to admit that I'm coming out ahead on all these trades, since I started out two years ago with zero Vance translations and I now have close to 100 of 'em. Stuff that I'd never have been able to add to my collection without assistance, and I sincerely appreciate every paperback and hardcover I've received!
The expenses on my end for buying and shipping Vance books are trivial compared to the fun I've had and the folks I've met. I've had a blast, and it ain't over yet! 8-)
With appreciation, I remain,
Jerry H.