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Jack Finney

American novelist and short story writer (1911-1995) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 84

Walter Braden "Jack" Finney was an American writer. His best-known works are science fiction and thrillers, including The Body Snatchers and Time and Again.

Jack Finney is read about 129 times a day, in 20 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026

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Awards

Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign Novel1994
World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement1987

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Themes that persisted throughout his career were a fascination with previous time periods and time travel, and ordinary people encountering extraordinary circumstances. Many of his works were adapted into films or television productions.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1995 · aged 84

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