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Russell Hoban

American expatriate writer and illustrator (1925-2011) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 86

Russell Conwell Hoban was an American writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London from 1969 until his death.

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John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel1982
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Ditmar Award

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2011 · aged 86

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