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Irwin Lewis
A mid-century science fiction writer whose short, high-concept stories imagined dramatic threats to New York and beyond. His work also crossed into early television, giving him a small but intriguing place in postwar popular culture.
1 Audiobook
"To Invade New York...."
by Irwin Lewis
About the author
Irwin Lewis was an American writer best known for science fiction and mystery work that appeared in the mid-20th century. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction lists him as born in Somers, Westchester County, New York, on November 17, 1916, and notes that he died on October 12, 1996.
He is remembered for novels including The Day They Invaded New York and The Day New York Trembled, as well as the story To Invade New York..., which is available through Project Gutenberg. Sources also connect him with early television writing, including credits for Shadow of the Cloak, Tales of Tomorrow, and Hallmark Hall of Fame.
While detailed biographical material appears to be limited online, the surviving record suggests a writer comfortable moving between paperback science fiction, short fiction, and screen work. That mix gives his career a distinctive pulp-era feel, especially for listeners who enjoy vintage speculative fiction.