Ellison, Harlan (Vol. 13) - Introduction

Ellison, Harlan 1934–

Ellison, a short story writer, novelist, editor, and screenwriter, is one of America's foremost fantasists. His fiction most often depicts man in violent confrontation with the universe, a theme he presents in a prose rich in mythical allegory. An innovative craftsman, Ellison has forged a highly personal literary language. His work is both a critical and popular success, winning him many awards and prizes in the field of science fiction, including the Hugo and Edgar awards. (See also CLC, Vol. 1, and Contemporary Authors, Vols. 5-8, rev. ed.)