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| − | (1914 – 2002) | + | (November 7, 1914 – March 18, 2002) |
| − | Raphael Aloysius Lafferty was | + | '''Raphael Aloysius “Ray” Lafferty''' was an [[SF]] and [[fantasy]] writer known for his original use of language. He usually signed his work R. A. Lafferty. |
Lafferty also wrote a set of four autobiographical novels, a history book, and a number of novels that could be called historical fiction. | Lafferty also wrote a set of four autobiographical novels, a history book, and a number of novels that could be called historical fiction. | ||
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| − | * 1973 -- '''[[1973 | + | * 1973 -- '''[[1973 Best Short Story Hugo]]''' for "Eurema's Dam", [[Invisible Little Man Award]] |
* 1977 -- [[OKon 1]] | * 1977 -- [[OKon 1]] | ||
* 1987 -- [[OKon 10]] | * 1987 -- [[OKon 10]] | ||
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* His collection ''Lafferty in Orbit'' was nominated for a [[World Fantasy Award]] | * His collection ''Lafferty in Orbit'' was nominated for a [[World Fantasy Award]] | ||
* Several [[Nebula Award]] nominations | * Several [[Nebula Award]] nominations | ||
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{{person | born=1914 | died=2002}} | {{person | born=1914 | died=2002}} | ||
[[Category:pro]] | [[Category:pro]] | ||
[[Category:US]] | [[Category:US]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:05, 28 February 2023
(November 7, 1914 – March 18, 2002)
Raphael Aloysius “Ray” Lafferty was an SF and fantasy writer known for his original use of language. He usually signed his work R. A. Lafferty.
Lafferty also wrote a set of four autobiographical novels, a history book, and a number of novels that could be called historical fiction.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1973 -- 1973 Best Short Story Hugo for "Eurema's Dam", Invisible Little Man Award
- 1977 -- OKon 1
- 1987 -- OKon 10
- 1990 -- World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award.
- 2002 -- Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award.
- 2003 -- Memorial Guest at Readercon 15
- several Hugo nominations
- His collection Lafferty in Orbit was nominated for a World Fantasy Award
- Several Nebula Award nominations
| Person | 1914—2002 |
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