Martin Ditmar Jenssen Martin Ditmar Jenssen i(A142839 works by) (a.k.a. Dick Jenssen; Ditmar)
Born: Established: 6 Jul 1935 Shanghai,
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China,
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East Asia, South and East Asia, Asia, ; Died: Ceased: 7 Mar 2024 Melbourne, Victoria,
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Martin Ditmar Jenssen was a founder member of the Melbourne Science Fiction Club. When he retired as head of the Meteorology Department at Melbourne University, he became an artist/illustrator, producing computer graphics for fanzine editors. The 'Ditmars' (Australian Science Fiction Achievement Awards) were named in recognition of Jenssen's support for Australian science fiction.

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Personal Awards

2014 shortlisted Ditmar Awards — Best Fan Artist for body of work, including cover art for Interstellar Ramjet Scoop and SF Commentary [as Dick Jenssen]
2006 shortlisted Ditmar Awards — Best Fan Artist Artwork in American fan Earl Kemp's ezines eI20 (June 2005) and eI23 (Dec 2005)
2004 shortlisted Ditmar Awards — Best Fan Artist (for extensive body of work)
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