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Samuel R. Delany

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American author and literary critic (born 1942)

United StatesWritersBorn 1942 · age 84
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Samuel R. "Chip" Delany is an African American writer and literary critic. His work includes fiction, memoir, criticism, and essays on science fiction, literature, sexuality, and society.

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At a reading at The Kitchen in June 2011At a reading at The Kitchen in June 2011Delany at a reading in 2015.Delany at a reading in 2015.

Awards 14

2018Locus Award for Best Novelette
2014Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
2012Brudner Prize
2002Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
1999Inkpot Award
1989Hugo Award for Best Related Work
1985Pilgrim Award
1978Golden Graoully for Best Foreign Novel
1970Nebula Award for Best Novelette
1970Hugo Award for Best Short Story
1968Nebula Award for Best Novel
1968Nebula Award for Best Short Story
1967Nebula Award for Best Novel
Stonewall Book Award

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Michael AlmereydaAlso in The Ogre's Feathers (2012)Judith ButlerAlso won Brudner PrizeJoanna RussAlso won Pilgrim AwardJohn ScalziAlso won Hugo Award for Best Related WorkBoris StrugatskyAlso won Golden Graoully for Best Foreign NovelAlison BechdelAlso won Stonewall Book Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84
Written about in
25 languages

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