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John Stewart Williamson (April 29, 1908 β November 10, 2006), who wrote as Jack Williamson, was an American science fiction writer, one of several called the "Dean of Science Fiction". He is also credited with one of the first uses of the term genetic engineering. Early in his career he sometimes used the pseudonyms Will Stewart and Nils O. Sonderlund. Wonder's Child: My Life in Science Fiction. Bluejay Books, New York, 1984. (Hardcover)
Wonder's Child: My Life in Science Fiction. Benbella Books, Dallas, 2005. (Paperback, updated with new photographs and epilogue)
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GenderMale
Birthday1908-04-29
Deathday2006-11-10 (98 years old)
Birth NameJohn Stewart Williamson
Birth PlaceBrisbee, Arizona Territory, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesNew Mexico, United States of America
Also Known AsJohn Stewart "Jack" Williamson
AwardsWorld Horror Convention Grand Master Award, Robert A. Heinlein Award, Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement, World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, Pilgrim Award, Nebula Award for Best Novella, Hugo Award for Best Related Work, John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, Edward E. Smith Memorial Award, Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, Hugo Award for Best Novella, Nebula Award, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
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