Alfred Bester
American science fiction author (1913–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alfred Bester (December 18, 1913 – September 30, 1987) was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scriptwriter for comics. He is best remembered for his science fiction, including The Demolished Man, winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953.
This article is about the science fiction author. For the Babylon 5 character named after him, see Alfred Bester (Babylon 5).
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Alfred Bester | |
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Born | (1913-12-18)December 18, 1913[1] New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 30, 1987(1987-09-30) (aged 73) Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation | Writer, editor |
Period | 1939–1981 |
Genre | Science fiction novels, short stories, comic book scripts, TV and radio scripts |
Spouse |
Rolly Bester (m. 1936) |
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Science fiction author Harry Harrison wrote, "Alfred Bester was one of the handful of writers who invented modern science fiction."[2]
Shortly before his death, the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) named Bester its ninth Grand Master, presented posthumously in 1988.[3] The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted him in 2001.[4]