Wolfgang Jeschke
German author and science fiction publisher
Born
1936
90 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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