I knew Mr. Inoue only through e-mail while I was corresponding with
him about illustrating an article for the last Dino Press. Even so,
he seemed like a very kind man, and his productive interest in
dinosaurs will never go unnoticed.
-- Jordan Mallon
He was a very kind, generous and gentle person who spent a
considerable amount of energy devoted to reporting on dinosaurs and
the science of paleontology. He was responsible for 2 series of
Japanese publications, DinoPress and the previous DinoFrontline. In
one of his last communications to me, he expressed that with the
cessation of DinoPress, he intended to regroup once again and had more
plans for future involvement with dinosaur publications and events. I
had the pleasure of having him visit my home in Canada some years ago
and regret that I won't have the opportunity to visit with him again.
He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to meet or speak
with him.
-- Michael Skrepnick
I had the pleasure of completing my first article for Dino Press some
months ago, and I found Mr. Inoue not only easy to work with, but
genuinely kind. His passion for dinosaurs and paleontology was
amazing, as shown by the beautiful publications that he produced.
Mr. Inoue also described his future publication plans to me, and I am
deeply saddened that he will not be able to complete them.
Regardless, he accomplished quite a lot, and I am honored to have had
the chance to work with him.
-- Steve Brusatte
I am in complete state of shock. I had some of the most wonderful
times working for Masaaki Inoue. It represented a completely
different era. His enthusiasm, kindness and respect for writers and
artists alike were a truly stepping stone in dinosaur-related
publications. Sadly that era was going to be short lived.
Masaaki is really irreplaceable.
-- Luis Rey
Masaaki Inoue, editor of Dino Press and Dino Frontline, passed away on
June 7, in the afternoon, of throat cancer. It is unfortunate that
neither magazine sold very well because it was an important source of
disseminating the latest in paleontological discoveries. Mr. Inoue was
very passionate of his two magazines, having put his soul into them.
-- Ken Carpenter
Back from a paleontological meeting, I find the shocking news of the death
of Mr. Masaaki Inoue.
I wish to express here my feelings of deep sorrow for this loss. Masaaki
Inoue told me that he was not in good health and the last message I
received from him was sent by the assistant Midori Sugimoto, but I could
not think that his illness was so serious.
Mr. Masaaki Inoue was one of the most honest, kind and reliable persons I
knew in my life, a rare example in the field of publishing.
-- Fabio M. Dalla Vecchia
Mr. Inoue was a fine and dedicated person whom I had the great
honor to have received at my home, and I am greatly saddened. In producing
the wonderful series "Dino Frontline", he brought to the world paleo
community a unique forum for sharing discoveries about dinosaurs and many
other subjects, as well as for showcasing the contributions of many
paleontologists and paleoartists. For those of who received "Dino Frontline",
this was a unique contribution to our attempts to keep up with the science,
and we will treasure those issues which Mr. Inoue worked so hard, often under
financial hardship, to produce. I am keenly sorry for this loss to you and us
all.
-- Mark Hallett
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