author
Terry Carr
1937–1987
A lively force in science fiction, he helped shape the field from several angles at once—as a fan, writer, editor, and teacher. He is especially remembered for editing influential anthologies and for his long-running annual best-of-the-year collections.
2 Audiobooks
Warlord of Kor
by Terry Carr
I, Executioner
by Ted White, Terry Carr
About the author
Born in Grants Pass, Oregon, Terry Carr (February 19, 1937 – April 7, 1987) built a remarkable career in science fiction that grew out of fandom. He became active in fan circles as a teenager, co-edited the fanzine Fanac, and later won Hugo Awards connected to his fan writing and editorial work.
Although he wrote fiction as well, Carr is best known for his influence as an editor. He worked with Ace Books and later as a freelance editor, and he became especially admired for the Universe anthology series and for his annual Best Science Fiction of the Year volumes, which helped introduce and champion important voices in the genre.
He also taught writing, and that mix of enthusiasm, editorial taste, and deep involvement in the science fiction community made him a lasting presence in the field. Reference sources consistently describe him as an American science fiction fan, author, editor, and writing instructor, and his reputation rests as much on shaping the work of others as on his own writing.