Lisa Ben
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Edythe D. Eyde (November 7, 1921[1] ā December 22, 2015) better known by her pen name Lisa Ben, was an American editor, author, active fantasy-fiction fan and fanzine contributor (often using the name Tigrina in these activities), and songwriter. She created the first known lesbian publication in North America, Vice Versa. Ben produced the magazine for a year and distributed it locally in Los Angeles, California, in the late 1940s. She was also active in lesbian bars as a musician in the years following her involvement with Vice Versa. Eyde has been recognized as a pioneer in the LGBT movement.
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Born | Edythe D. Eyde (1921-11-07)November 7, 1921[1] |
Died | December 22, 2015 (aged 94) |
Other names | Lisa Ben, Tigrina |
Occupation(s) | Editor, writer |
Known for | Lesbian rights activist Publisher, Vice Versa magazine Singer-songwriter |
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