Christopher Anvil
Christopher Anvil
1922 – 2009- Books
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"Christopher Anvil" is a pseudonym used by author Harry C. Crosby (1922-2009).
Harry Crosby's first published short story was "Cinderella, Inc.", which appeared in the December 1952 issue of Imagination. By 1956, he had adopted the pseudonym and was being published in Astounding Magazine. His first published book was The Day the Machines Stopped (1964). He is best known for his Federation of Humanity series, which he referred to as the Colonization Series before they were published as collections. Most of his published works are short stories, and he has also produced four novels.
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Christopher Anvil is widely recognized for his short science fiction stories, particularly those published in Astounding/Analog magazine. His work often features clever problem-solving and military science fiction themes.
Christopher Anvil is a pseudonym for the author Harry C. Crosby. He published most of his science fiction under this pen name.
New readers might enjoy starting with his collected short stories, as these represent the bulk of his output and showcase his distinctive style. Collections like "The Trouble With Humans" or "The Trouble with Aliens" are good entry points.