Joanna Russ

22 February 1937 – 29 April 2011

Books: 14
Followers: 0

About

Joanna Russ is a writer whose work often explores science fiction and feminist themes. You might know her from her contributions to the Dangerous Visions anthology series.

Top genres

Science Fiction Fiction Essays Nonfiction Fantasy

Also known as

Joanna Ruth Russ

Featured works

Book cover of The Female Man

The Female Man

Joanna Russ

Book cover of The Future is Female 2!

The Future is Female 2!

Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

The Future is Female #2

Book cover of Swords Against Darkness

Swords Against Darkness

C. J. Cherryh

Book cover of The Dark Descent

The Dark Descent

Algernon Blackwood

Book cover of Again, Dangerous Visions

Again, Dangerous Visions

Andrew J. Offutt

Dangerous Visions #2

Series

Book cover of Swords Against Darkness

Swords Against Darkness

Book cover of The Future is Female 2!

The Future is Female 2!

Book cover of New Worlds Nine

New Worlds Nine

Book cover of Swords Against Darkness

Swords Against Darkness

Authors in the same genres

Isaac AsimovScience Fiction, Classics, Fiction278 works

Robert BlochHorror, Fiction, Science Fiction278 works

Edgar Allan PoeClassics, Horror, Fiction201 works

Alan MooreGraphic Novels, Comics, Fantasy177 works

Ray BradburyLiterary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction173 works

H. G. WellsClassics, Science Fiction, Fiction163 works

Martin H. GreenbergFiction, Horror, Science Fiction137 works

Ursula K. Le GuinFantasy, Fiction, Classics131 works

Robert SilverbergScience Fiction, Fiction, Horror104 works

Ambrose BierceClassics, Horror, Short Stories101 works

Anne McCaffreyFantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction100 works

Philip K. DickScience Fiction, Dystopian, Fiction94 works

Frequently asked questions

Joanna Russ received the Nebula Award for Best Novella for "Souls" and the Hugo Award for Best Novelette for "When It Changed." She was also inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
For readers new to Joanna Russ, The Female Man is often recommended as an excellent starting point. It is a seminal work that showcases her distinctive style and thematic concerns.