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Thomas M. Disch
1940–2008
A sharp, witty voice in American science fiction, he wrote novels, poems, criticism, and stories that could be funny, unsettling, and deeply human all at once. His work ranged from dark speculative classics like Camp Concentration and 334 to the much-loved children's tale The Brave Little Toaster.
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About the author
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1940, Thomas M. Disch became one of the most distinctive writers to emerge from the New Wave era of science fiction. He built a reputation not only as a novelist, but also as a poet, critic, and essayist, with a style known for its intelligence, satire, and willingness to test the boundaries of the genre.
His books include The Genocides, Camp Concentration, 334, and On Wings of Song, while The Brave Little Toaster introduced his imagination to younger readers. He was also widely respected as a critic; his nonfiction book The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of won the Hugo Award in 1999.
Disch spent much of his life in New York and remained an important literary presence across several forms, from fiction and poetry to reviews and libretti. He died on July 4, 2008, leaving behind a body of work that still stands out for its dark humor, emotional bite, and fearless originality.