OBITUARIES; Jack Williamson, 98; pioneer of science fiction was one of field's longest-active writers HOME EDITION

" 'The Humanoids' marked a turning point in science fiction and in Jack's career," said James Frenkel, Williamson's longtime editor. "Before that, science fiction had been a cheerleader for science and technology and really had not, for the most part, focused on th...

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Published inThe Los Angeles times
Main Author McLellan, Dennis
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, Calif Los Angeles Times Communications LLC 14.11.2006
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Williamson, Jack
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Summary:" 'The Humanoids' marked a turning point in science fiction and in Jack's career," said James Frenkel, Williamson's longtime editor. "Before that, science fiction had been a cheerleader for science and technology and really had not, for the most part, focused on the potential dangers of science and technology." As a faculty member at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales in the 1960s, Williamson launched one of the nation's first college courses on science fiction and fantasy writing, helping legitimize science fiction as a field worthy of academic attention. In 1976, Williamson received a Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement from the Science Fiction Writers of America. He also received a World Fantasy Award for life achievement from the World Fantasy Convention in 1994. Four years later, Williamson received the Bram Stoker Award for superior achievement from the Horror Writers Assn.
ISSN:0458-3035