Selected biographies of Fantasy & Science-Fiction Writers
Explore selected biographies of top Fantasy & Science-Fiction writers. Dive into the lives of iconic authors behind your favorite speculative fiction books and discover their inspirations.
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Jules Verne
by Herbert R. Lottman
Draws on unpublished correspondence between the renowned science fiction author and various friends and family members, and recreates Verne's life from his youth in Nantes …
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
by Irwin Porges
A biography of the writer who created Tarzan and was an innovator of American science fiction.
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H.G. Wells
by David Clayton Smith
This biography focuses on the literary figure's enormously active public career and his intellectual and creative achievements, reveals how this classic womanizer remained consistently attractive …
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Martians and Misplaced Clues
by Jack Seabrook
Brown (1906-1972) was a popular and respected author of more than 20 mysteries and science fiction novels (The Fabulous Clipjoint, won the 1948 Edgar Award …
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Teller of Tales
by Daniel Stashower
Winner of the 1999 Edgar Award for Best Biographical Work, this biography looks beyond Sherlock Holmes to examine Arthur Conan Doyle, the fascinating, complex man …
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Master of Adventure
So, just how was Tarzan created? Eager to know the inside story about the legendary John Carter and the amazing cities and peoples of Barsoom? …
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H.P. Lovecraft
by S. T. Joshi
The author "has gone back to primary sources to set the record straight" on "the leading American writer of horror fiction in this century."--Cover.
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Lovecraft
by Lyon Sprague De Camp
In this biography, Lovecraft's literary career, his marriage, and his life long habits became keys to his role as creator of American science fiction and …
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Isaac Asimov
by Michael White
Isaac Asimov dominated science fiction for over half a century. He wrote over 400 books during the course of his career and was honored with …
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Better to Have Loved
by Judith Merril
Judith Merril was a pioneer of twentieth-century science fiction, a prolific author, and editor. She was also a passionate social and political activist. In fact, …
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Divine Invasions
by Lawrence Sutin
An official portrait of the influential novelist's life and career explores how Dick's writings expanded the scope of the science fiction genre, served as the …
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The Bradbury Chronicles
by Sam Weller
A study of the life and work of noted American science fiction author Ray Bradbury.
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L. Frank Baum
by Katharine M. Rogers
Since it was first introduced over a hundred years ago in the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , L. Frank Baum's world of Oz …
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Into the Unknown
by Andy Murray
The first full biography of Nigel Kneale, creator of legendary British sci-fi series Quatermass. Kneale's work has continued to influence not only the sci-fi genre …
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Dreamer of Dune
by Brian Herbert
A biography of the science fiction writer, presented by his son, describes Herbert's childhood in Tacoma, Washington, his early years as a reporter and editor, …
