Wolfgang Jeschke

German author and science fiction publisher

Wolfgang Jeschke - Artists & Creatives born 1936
Born

1936
89 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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An influential German author and publisher, contributed significantly to the science fiction genre. Worked extensively as an editor and publisher, promoting both German and international science fiction literature. Jeschke's literary works included novels that explored complex themes of future societies and technology. His role in publishing supported numerous emerging authors, shaping the landscape of German speculative fiction.

Published numerous science fiction novels

Edited significant anthologies like 'Das Science Fiction Jahr'

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