Edgar Pangborn

Born in 1909 and active as an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, he is especially associated with quiet, reflective stories that stand apart from more gadget-driven science fiction of his era.

His best-known novel is A Mirror for Observers (1954), a book that helped establish his reputation for intelligent, compassionate speculative fiction. Readers and critics have often noted the warmth and humanity in his work, along with his interest in ethics, community, and the long view of civilization.

He died in 1976, but his fiction continues to attract readers who enjoy classic science fiction with emotional depth and a distinctly literary feel.