Thomas M. Disch
American science fiction author and poet (1940-2008) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 68
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.
Thomas M. Disch is read about 140 times a day, in 23 languages.
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2008Died4 July 20081999Hugo Award for Best Related WorkAward1981Locus Award for Best NoveletteAward1980BSFA Award for Best Short FictionAwardJohn W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction NovelAward1940Born2 February 1940
People around Thomas
Close ties
- Willard Carroll Produced The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Donald Kushner Produced The Brave Little Toaster (1987)- Peter Locke Produced The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Jerry Rees Directed The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
China Miéville Influenced by Thomas
Samuel R. Delany Influenced by Thomas
Joe Ranft Also in The Brave Little Toaster (1987)- Thurl Ravenscroft Also in The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Timothy Stack Also in The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Deanna Oliver Also in The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
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Awards
About this person
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.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2008 · aged 68
