Henry Kuttner

Born in Los Angeles on April 7, 1915, Henry Kuttner became one of the most versatile writers in American speculative fiction. He published science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and his early breakthrough came with the much-anthologized tale "The Graveyard Rats," which appeared in Weird Tales in 1936.

Kuttner wrote at great speed and with unusual range, producing eerie supernatural fiction, sharp science fiction, and humorous stories alike. He often collaborated with fellow writer C. L. Moore, whom he married in 1940, and the two published work under several names, including Lewis Padgett and Lawrence O'Donnell. Their partnership became famous for stories and novels that blended clever ideas with warmth and personality.

His reputation has lasted because he could be both playful and unsettling, sometimes in the same story. Though he died young in 1958, at just 42, Kuttner left behind a body of work that helped shape mid-20th-century fantasy and science fiction and continues to attract readers who enjoy classic imaginative fiction.