Paul Edwin Zimmer

Name:	Paul Edwin Zimmer
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Paul Edwin Zimmer was Marion Zimmer Bradley's brother.

He was a writer, a swordsman, a bardic poet, a founding member of The Society for Creative Anachronism, a resident of Greyhaven, and co-edited zines and was a co-contributor to pro novels with his sister.

At one time, he was married to Tracy Blackstone.

Zimmer and his wife Tracy Blackstone Zimmer in costume at Baycon (Worldcon 1968)

Fan Comments

Paul Edwin was quite the character. He never worked (except on his writing), always wore a kilt though he was not Scottish, and chain-smoked. He didn't wash too often, either. Paul Edwin did have some accomplishments, though, besides the writing, which was published but not a big success. He knew all about swords and medieval and Renaissance combat and martial arts. He was one of the founding members of the "Society for Creative Anachronism," a medievaloid fantasy role-playing group which has eaten the brains and lives of many of my friends over the years.

Death

In October 1997, Zimmer passed away while attending Albacon as a guest of honor.

Further Reading

• Paul Edwin Zimmer: Swordsman and Poet by David Bratman, Mythprint 34:12 (December 1997)
• Paul Edwin Zimmer at Wikipedia