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Jack Williamson

(1908–2006) Writer United States

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Jack Williamson was a writer from the United States, best known for Salvage in Space.

Quick Facts About Jack Williamson

Born
April 29, 1908
Died
November 10, 2006
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Salvage in Space
Known for
Undersea Trilogy, Saga of Cuckoo, Starchild Trilogy

About Jack Williamson

John Stewart Williamson was an American science fiction writer, one of several called the "Dean of Science Fiction". He is also credited with one of the first uses of the term genetic engineering. Early in his career he sometimes used the pseudonyms Will Stewart and Nils O. Sonderlund.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

World Horror Convention Grand Master Award Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame Hugo Award for Best Novella Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award Edward E. Smith Memorial Award John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel Hugo Award for Best Related Work Nebula Award for Best Novella
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Pilgrim Award World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement Robert A. Heinlein Award

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