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Alfred Bester (December 18, 1913 – September 30, 1987) was an American science fiction author, TV and radio scriptwriter, magazine editor and scriptwriter for comics. He is best remembered for his science fiction, including The Demolished Man, winner of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953.
Science fiction author Harry Harrison wrote, "Alfred Bester was one of the handful of writers who invented modern science fiction."
Shortly before his death, the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) named Bester its ninth Grand Master, presented posthumously in 1988.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inducted him in 2001. "Alfred Bester biography". Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Alfred Bester at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Alfred Bester at IMDb
Alfred Bester Bibliography
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Works by Alfred Bester at LibriVox (public domain audiobooks)
Science Fiction Studies on Bester by Fiona Kelleghan
SFWA directory of literary estates
Alfred Bester interviewed at the 34th World Science Fiction Convention (1976), on YouTube
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Known ForCrew
GenderMale
Birthday1913-12-18
Deathday1987-09-30 (73 years old)
Birth PlaceManhattan, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsAlfie
AwardsPrometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, Hugo Award for Best Novel, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
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