Christopher Anvil

Christopher Anvil was the pen name of American science-fiction writer Harry Christopher Crosby, born in Norwich, Connecticut, on March 11, 1925. After serving as a pilot in the U.S. military, he began publishing fiction in the early 1950s; his first known story, Cinderella, Inc., appeared in Imagination in December 1952. By 1956 he had adopted the name Christopher Anvil and was appearing in Astounding, later Analog, where he became a regular presence.

His work is often remembered for its clever premises, dry humor, and practical, can-do characters. Reference sources note the Pandora's Planet stories among his best-known series, and later collections such as Interstellar Patrol helped keep his fiction in print for new readers. He was also nominated for major genre awards, including the Hugo and Nebula.

Crosby died on November 30, 2009. No suitable verified portrait image was found on the source pages checked, so a profile image is not included here.