I just found out that Dean Grennell, one of my favorite gunwriters, died at his home on April 10. Was flipping through a magazine ("Gunworld") at a Dairy Mart, and on page 52 found an article by Jack Lewis telling a bit about Dean. I was aware that he must be 80 or more, but it still hit me hard.
He had the knack of writing as though you were his friend. He explained some things nobody else seemed to bother with, and made what can be a tedious subject enjoyable. I own several of his books, and learned much of my reloading methods from him. And he never came across in his writings as anything but a kind, warm human being with a *great* sense of humor. I actually read some of his anecdotes out loud to my wife, who also enjoyed his work. I never met him, but I sure did like him.
Godspeed, Dean. You won't be forgotten.
He had the knack of writing as though you were his friend. He explained some things nobody else seemed to bother with, and made what can be a tedious subject enjoyable. I own several of his books, and learned much of my reloading methods from him. And he never came across in his writings as anything but a kind, warm human being with a *great* sense of humor. I actually read some of his anecdotes out loud to my wife, who also enjoyed his work. I never met him, but I sure did like him.
Godspeed, Dean. You won't be forgotten.