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| − | (May 10, 1886 | + | (May 10, 1886 – September 6, 1950) |
| − | William Olaf Stapledon, known as Olaf Stapledon, was a British philosopher and author of influential works of SF. | + | '''William Olaf Stapledon''', known as Olaf Stapledon, was a British philosopher and author of influential works of SF. |
| − | He is remembered today primarily for his early SF novels: ''Last and First Men'' (1930), ''Last Men in London'' (1932), ''Odd John'' (1935), and ''Star Maker'' (1937). | + | He is remembered today primarily for his early SF novels: ''Last and First Men'' (1930), ''Last Men in London'' (1932), ''Odd John'' (1935), and ''Star Maker'' (1937). He was an honorary member of the [[Science Fiction Association]] (SFA). |
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* 2014 -- [[Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame]] | * 2014 -- [[Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 28 August 2024
(May 10, 1886 – September 6, 1950)
William Olaf Stapledon, known as Olaf Stapledon, was a British philosopher and author of influential works of SF.
He is remembered today primarily for his early SF novels: Last and First Men (1930), Last Men in London (1932), Odd John (1935), and Star Maker (1937). He was an honorary member of the Science Fiction Association (SFA).
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 2001 -- Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award
- 2010 -- Readercon 21 (Historical GoH)
- 2014 -- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
| Person | 1886—1950 |
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