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Timothy Zahn

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Science fiction novelist

United StatesWritersBorn 1951 · age 75
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Timothy Zahn is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. He is known best for his prolific collection of Star Wars books, chiefly the Thrawn trilogy, and has published several other series of sci-fi and fantasy novels of his own original creation, in addition to many works of short fiction.

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Zahn, right, during a Q&A discussion at the 2018 East Coast Comicon in New JerseyZahn, right, during a Q&A discussion at the 2018 East Coast Comicon in New Jersey

Awards 2

2023Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
1984Hugo Award for Best Novella

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Timothy Zahn is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. He is known best for his prolific collection of Star Wars books, chiefly the Thrawn trilogy, and has published several other series of sci-fi and fantasy novels of his own original creation, in addition to many works of short fiction. His books have been credited with helping revive interest in Star Wars after the franchise's movie branch ran into trouble with profitability and cross-generational interest.

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United States
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Writers
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Writer / Author
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living
Dates
Born 1951 · age 75
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25 languages

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