Alfred Bester

Born 18 December 1913 in New York
Died 30 September 1987 in Pennsylvania
(aged 74)

Biography

Alfred Bester was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scripter for comic strips and comic books. He is best remembered for his science fiction, including The Demolished Man, winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953.

Science fiction author Harry Harrison wrote, "Alfred Bester was one of the handful of writers who invented modern science fiction."

Shortly before his death, The Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) named Bester its ninth Grand Master, presented posthumously in 1988. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted him in 2001.

Bibliography

Titles in a series

Titles other than in a series

Adam And No Eve published in 1941 (Short story)
The Demolished Man published in 1953 by Shasta Publications (Novel)
The Probable Man published in 1941 (Novelette)

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