C. M. Eddy Jr.
American author and horror fiction writer
Born
January 18th, 1896
129 years ago
Died
November 21st, 1967
57 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author who contributed significantly to the horror genre, providing works that were published in various magazines during the early to mid-20th century. Specializing in weird fiction, published stories in publications such as Weird Tales. Collaborated with notable figures including H.P. Lovecraft, enhancing the landscape of supernatural literature. Authored several novels and short stories that explore themes of the unknown and the macabre.
Published stories in Weird Tales
Collaborated with H.P. Lovecraft
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