Alan Ryan

(1943 -- June 3, 2010)

Ryan wrote the horror novels The Kill, Dead White, and Cast a Cold Eye, as well as numerous short stories. In addition to his fiction, Ryan also edited several horror and sf anthologies, including Vampires, Perpetual Light, and Night Visions 1.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 1980 -- Campbell Award nominee
• 1982 -- Toastmaster at Necon 3
• 1983 -- Roastee at Necon 4
• 1984 -- Necon 5
• 1995 -- Necon Legend at Necon 15
• 2007 -- Necon Hall of Fame
• World Fantasy Award for his short story "The Bones Wizard"

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Person

1943—2010

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