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Thomas M. Disch

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American science fiction author and poet (1940-2008)

United StatesWritersLived 1940 to 2008 · aged 68
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Thomas Michael Disch was an American science fiction writer and poet. He won the Hugo Award for Best Related Book - previously called "Best Non-Fiction Book" - in 1999. He had two other Hugo nominations and nine Nebula Award nominations to his credit, plus one win of the John W.

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Disch with his computer and Amnesia in 1986 or 1988Disch with his computer and Amnesia in 1986 or 1988At South Street Seaport on June 3, 2008At South Street Seaport on June 3, 2008

Awards 4

1999Hugo Award for Best Related Work
1981Locus Award for Best Novelette
1980John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1980BSFA Award for Best Short Fiction

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Thomas Michael Disch was an American science fiction writer and poet. He won the Hugo Award for Best Related Book - previously called "Best Non-Fiction Book" - in 1999. He had two other Hugo nominations and nine Nebula Award nominations to his credit, plus one win of the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, a Rhysling Award, and two Seiun Awards, among others.

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United States
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Writers
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Writer / Author
Status
deceased
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Lived 1940 to 2008 · aged 68
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23 languages

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