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Damon Knight

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American science fiction writer, editor and critic (1922-2002)

United StatesWritersLived 1922 to 2002 · aged 79
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Damon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He wrote "To Serve Man", a 1950 short story adapted for The Twilight Zone. He was married to fellow writer Kate Wilhelm in 1963.

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Knight's novella "The Earth Quarter" was the cover story of the January 1955 issue of IfKnight's novella "The Earth Quarter" was the cover story of the January 1955 issue of IfKnight's novella "The Visitor at the Zoo" took the cover of the April 1963 issue of Galaxy Science FictionKnight's novella "The Visitor at the Zoo" took the cover of the April 1963 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction

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2003Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
2001Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story
1995Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
1975Pilgrim Award
1956Hugo Award for Best Book Reviewer

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Tommy NoonanAlso in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964)Ziva RodannAlso in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964)Mamie Van DorenAlso in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964)Anthony EisleyAlso in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964)Alvy MooreAlso in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (1964)Andre NortonAlso won Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2002 · aged 79
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24 languages

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