Frank Belknap Long

American novelist, short story writer, poet (1901–1994)

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Lived 1901–1994, aged 93United States

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Wikipedia
16 languages
Cross-language footprint
Era
1901–1994
Aged 93
Awards
3
recognised works

Summary

Updated 2026-06-25

Frank Belknap Long Jr. was an American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, including contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos alongside his friend, H. P. Lovecraft. During his life, Long received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award (1977).