author
William F. Nolan
1928–2021
Best known for co-creating the dystopian classic Logan’s Run, he wrote across science fiction, fantasy, horror, and crime for more than six decades. His work reached readers on the page and on the screen, with a career that was both prolific and wide-ranging.
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Small World
by William F. Nolan
About the author
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1928, William F. Nolan became one of the most versatile popular writers of his generation. He worked in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and crime, and was also known as an editor, screenwriter, and artist.
Many readers know him best as the co-author, with George Clayton Johnson, of Logan’s Run, the 1967 novel that later inspired a film and television series. Over a long career, he produced an enormous body of work that included fiction, nonfiction, and anthologies, building a reputation for energetic storytelling and a strong feel for imaginative, dark, and suspenseful ideas.
Nolan remained active for decades and was widely recognized within genre fiction circles for both his productivity and his influence. He died in 2021 at the age of 93.