Lin Carter
(1930-1988)
American fantasy writer, editor, poet and critic
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Linwood Vrooman Carter (June 9, 1930 – February 7, 1988) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor, poet and critic. He usually wrote as Lin Carter; known pseudonyms include H. P. Lowcraft (for an H. P. Lovecraft parody) and Grail Undwin. He is best known for his work in the 1970s as editor of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series, which introduced readers to many overlooked classics of the fantasy genre.
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9 June 1930 St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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| Died |
7 February 1988 (aged 57) Montclair, New Jersey, USA
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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