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Eric Frank Russell

6 January 1905 – 28 February 1978

Books: 46
Followers: 0

About

English science fiction writer

Top genres

Science Fiction Fiction Short Stories Essays Fantasy

Also known as

E. F. Russell

Featured works

Book cover of The Hugo Winners

The Hugo Winners

Anne McCaffrey

The Hugo Winners #1

Book cover of The Golden Years of Science Fiction

The Golden Years of Science Fiction

A. E. van Vogt

Book cover of Microcosmic Tales

Microcosmic Tales

A. E. van Vogt

Book cover of Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories 12

Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories 12

A. E. van Vogt

Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories #12

Book cover of Fifty short science fiction tales

Fifty short science fiction tales

A. E. van Vogt

Series

Book cover of Sirius - Biblioteka znanstvene fantastike broj 57

Sirius - Biblioteka znanstvene fantastike broj 57

Book cover of Isaac Asimov presents the golden age of science fiction. Sixth Series

Isaac Asimov presents the golden age of science fiction. Sixth Series

Book cover of The Century's Best Horror Fiction. Volume 2

The Century's Best Horror Fiction. Volume 2

Book cover of Astounding Science Fiction

Astounding Science Fiction

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Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1942

Book cover of Science Fiction Stories 19

Science Fiction Stories 19

Authors in the same genres

Robert BlochHorror, Fiction, Classics305 works

Isaac AsimovScience Fiction, Classics, Fiction286 works

Alan MooreGraphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy222 works

Brandon SandersonEpic Fantasy, Adventure, Fantasy210 works

Edgar Allan PoeClassics, Horror, Fiction202 works

H. G. WellsClassics, Science Fiction, Fiction189 works

Ursula K. Le GuinFantasy, Fiction, Classics177 works

Ray BradburyLiterary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction176 works

Neil GaimanFantasy, Fiction, Folklore170 works

Stephen KingHorror, Fantasy, Fiction158 works

Martin H. GreenbergScience Fiction, Fiction, Horror155 works

J.R.R. TolkienHigh Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy154 works

Frequently asked questions

Eric Frank Russell is particularly recognized for his humorous science fiction stories and his exploration of libertarian themes. He was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Science Fiction.
His short story "Arena" was adapted into an episode of the original Star Trek series. Another story, "Hobbyist," was adapted for the television series Out of This World.