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Lin Carter

Also known as Grail Undwin, H. P. Lowcraft, Linwood Carter, Linwood Vrooman Carter
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A prolific American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor, poet and critic. He usually wrote as Lin Carter; known pseudonyms include H. P. Lowcraft and Grail Undwin. He is best known for editing the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series in the 1970s, which introduced readers to many overlooked classics of the fantasy genre.

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Under the Green StarLin CarterFirst in Green Star Rises
The Warrior of World's EndLin CarterFirst in Gondwane Epic
The Man Who Loved MarsLin CarterFirst in The Man Who Loved Mars
The Quest of KadjiLin CarterFirst in Chronicles of Kylix
Thongor and the Wizard of LemuriaLin CarterFirst in Thongor

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Planetary RomancePulpSword & SorceryWonderMysticalNoblebright

Details

Born
9 Jun 1930
Died
7 Feb 1988
Country
United States
First book
Thongor and the Dragon City, 1966

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