In the history of letters, Harlan Ellison is one of the names that keeps being returned to.
The record lists Harlan Ellison as American writer (1934–2018).
Harlan Ellison was born at Cleveland in 1934. His recorded nationality is United States. He was educated at Ohio State University.
Twentieth-century writing was shaped by war, exile and translation; many of its major careers were conducted across more than one language and country.
He worked as screenwriter, novelist and writer.
The writing is recorded in English.
Among his best-known works are Dangerous Visions, A Boy and His Dog and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream. A writer's real subject usually becomes visible only across the whole body of work.
Recognition followed: Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award (2006), Nebula Award for Best Short Story (1966), Hugo Award for Best Short Story (1968) and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1968).
That the work was written from United States matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Harlan Ellison died in 2018, aged 84. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award — 2006
- Nebula Award for Best Short Story — 1966
- Hugo Award for Best Short Story — 1968
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation — 1968
- Notable work: Dangerous Visions
- Notable work: A Boy and His Dog
- Notable work: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
- Notable work: "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman
