Robert Sheckley
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Robert Sheckley (July 16, 1928 – December 9, 2005)[1] was an American writer. First published in the science-fiction magazines of the 1950s, his many quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist, and broadly comical.
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Born | (1928-07-16)July 16, 1928 New York City, U.S. |
Died | December 9, 2005(2005-12-09) (aged 77) Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1952–2005 |
Genre | Science fiction, fantasy, mystery |
Notable works | Immortality, Inc., Seventh Victim |
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Nominated for Hugo and Nebula Awards, Sheckley was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.