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Note that this partial list contains some authors whose works of fantastic fiction would today be called science fiction, even if they predate, or did not work in that genre. There is also a considerable overlap with the List of fantasy authors, since many authors are equally comfortable with both genres, and in any case some works deliberately combine the two or blur the distinction.Some notable science fiction authors are (in alphabetical order):
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- Dafydd ab Hugh (born 1960)
- Lynn Abbey (born 1948)
- Edwin Abbott ( 1838- 1926), Flatland
- Kobo Abe ( 1924- 1993)
- Robert Abernathy ( 1924- 1990Events January January 3 Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega surrenders to American forces. January 7 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public due to safety concerns. January 9 Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello The man who led the coup aginst Dr Apo)
- Forrest J. AckermanForrest J. Ackerman (also Forrest J Ackerman (born November 24 1916), often called "Forry" and sometimes "4e" or "4SJ," legendary, wealthy science fiction fan, minor author, actor, producer Vampirella and literary agent of many of the science fiction grea (born 19161916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. Impressionist Monet paints Water Lilies'. January 8 Allied forces withdraw from)
- Douglas AdamsDouglas Noel Adams ( March 11, 1952 May 11, 2001) also known as Bop Ad or Bob after his illegible signature, or by his initials DNA was a British comic radio dramatist and author, most notably of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy HHGG . Education and e, ( 1952Summary of notable events in 1952 . Events January events January 8 West Germany has 8 million refugees inside its borders. January 24 Sudden heavy snowfall in Algeria. January 24 Vincent Massey sworn in as first Canada-born Governor-General of Canada.- 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap)
- Juan Miguel AguileraJuan Miguel Aguilera (born in Valencia in 1960) is a Spanish science fiction author. He was first trained as an industrial designer. As an author, he has received the Ignoto prize, the Alberto Magno prize, and the Juli Verne prize. His first works were wr (born 1960)
- Jerry Ahern, (born 1946)
- Brian Aldiss, (born 1925)
- David M. Alexander, (born 1945), not to be confused with the David Alexander who wrote some Star Trek novelizations
- Lloyd Alexander, (born 1924)
- Roger MacBride Allen, (born 1957)
- Kingsley Amis, ( 1922- 1995)
- Colin Anderson
- Kevin J. Anderson (born 1962)
- Poul Anderson, ( 1926- 2001)
- Patricia Anthony, (born 1947)
- Piers Anthony, (born 1934)
- Christopher Anvil, (born 1922)(pseudonym of Harry C. Crosby)
- Catherine Asaro, (born 1955)
- Neal Asher, (born 1961)
- Isaac Asimov, ( 1920- 1992)
- Janet Asimov, (born 1926)
- Robert Asprin, (born 1946)
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