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Eric Frank Russell

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Eric Frank Russell (1905–1978) was a prominent British science fiction author known for his witty, often satirical, and anti-authoritarian stories published largely in American pulp magazines. A key figure in the 1950s, he is best known for novels Wasp and Sinister Barrier, and for winning the 1955 Hugo Award for his short story "Allamagoosa".

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WaspEric Frank Russellon 33 shelves
Sinister BarrierEric Frank RussellFirst in Galaxy Science Fiction
...And Then There Were NoneEric Frank RussellNovella · on 4 shelves
Dreadful SanctuaryEric Frank Russellon 2 shelves

Known for

Space FantasyAlien InvasionSpace OperaScaredWonder

Awards

0 won · 2 shortlisted
FinalistPrometheusDesign for Great-Day1996FinalistHugoCall Him Dead1956

Details

Born
6 Jan 1905
Died
28 Feb 1978
Country
United Kingdom
First book
Sinister Barrier, 1939

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