author
Arthur Porges
1915–2006
Known for ingenious short stories that blend science fiction, mystery, and puzzle-like twists, this prolific American writer became a favorite of magazine readers in the 1950s and 1960s. His work often feels both playful and precise, turning clever ideas into memorable tales.
2 Audiobooks
Revenge
by Arthur Porges
The Unwilling Professor
by Arthur Porges
About the author
Born in Chicago on August 20, 1915, he went on to build a long career as an American writer of short fiction, publishing across science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. He was especially associated with the magazine market of the 1950s and 1960s, though he continued writing for decades.
He is often remembered for tightly constructed stories with neat logical turns, including the widely anthologized science-fiction tale The Ruum. Reference works on speculative fiction also note how large and varied his output was, with hundreds of stories to his name.
Arthur Porges died in Pacific Grove, California, on May 12, 2006, at age 90. For readers who enjoy brisk storytelling, brain-teasing premises, and classic magazine-era imagination, his fiction still offers plenty to discover.