Damon Knight

Damon Knight (September 19, 1922 – April 15, 2002) was a science fiction author, editor, and critic.

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September 19 - 1922 - April 15 - 2002 - Science fiction - Author

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His first story was published in 1941. He was a recipient of the Hugo Award, founder of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), cofounder of the National Fantasy Fan Federation, cofounder of the Milford Writers' Conference, and cofounder of the Clarion Writers Workshop. Knight lived in Eugene, Oregon, United States, with his wife Kate Wilhelm.

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Published - 1941 - Hugo Award - Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America - National Fantasy Fan Federation - Milford Writers' Conference - Clarion Writers Workshop - Eugene - Oregon - United States - Wife - Kate Wilhelm

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At that time of his first story, he was living in New York, and was a member of the Futurians. One of his short stories describes paranormal disruption of a science fiction fan group, and contains cameo appearances of various Futurians.

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New York - Futurians - Science fiction fan

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The SFFWA's Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement was renamed in his honor. Formerly known as the Grand Master Award, Knight received that honor in 1994.

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Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award - 1994

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