Tom Reamy

American author of speculative fiction

Tom Reamy - American author of speculative fiction
Born

January 23rd, 1935
90 years ago

Died

November 4th, 1977
47 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author specialized in speculative fiction, published works included short stories and novels. Reamy's story 'The Green Leopard Plague' won the prestigious Nebula Award for Best Novelette in 1970. His writing often explored themes of science fiction and fantasy, contributing to the genre through various publications.

Won the Nebula Award for 'The Green Leopard Plague'

Published works in acclaimed magazines like 'Galaxy Science Fiction'

Authored the novel 'The Camp of the Saints'

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