author
Norman Spinrad
b. 1940
Known for sharp, provocative science fiction, this American writer built a career on stories that mix big ideas with satire and political edge. His work includes the landmark novels Bug Jack Barron and The Iron Dream, along with essays, criticism, and television writing.
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Subjectivity
by Norman Spinrad
About the author
Born on September 15, 1940, in New York City, Norman Spinrad is an American science fiction author, essayist, and critic. He studied at the Bronx High School of Science and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from City College of New York in 1961.
Spinrad became one of the boldest voices of the New Wave era of science fiction. He is especially known for novels such as Bug Jack Barron, The Iron Dream, A World Between, and Child of Fortune, works noted for their satirical bite, political themes, and willingness to challenge genre conventions.
Beyond novels, he also wrote criticism and worked in television, including writing for Star Trek. Over the years, his fiction has received major recognition, including the Prix Apollo, and he has been nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards.