Lloyd Biggle Jr
Lloyd Biggle Jr
17 April 1923 – 12 September 2002- Books
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Lloyd Biggle was born in Waterloo, Iowa. During World War II he served in a rifle company of the 102nd Infantry Division and was wounded twice, leaving him disabled for life. After the war, he received an A.B. Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and M.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan.
He taught at the University of Michigan and at Eastern Michigan University in the 1950s. He began writing professionally in 1955, and became a full-time writer with the publication of his novel, All the Colors of Darkness in 1963. He published two-dozen books, magazine stories, and numerous articles. He continued writing until his death in 2002.
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Lloyd Biggle Jr. is particularly recognized for his 'Cultural Survey' series, which blends science fiction with elements of mystery and explores the role of art and culture in alien societies. His work often features protagonists who are cultural observers or agents, using their understanding of art to solve interstellar conflicts.
The Cultural Survey series begins with 'All the Colors of Darkness,' followed by 'Watchers of the Dark,' 'The Still, Small Voice of Trumpets,' 'Future Times Three,' 'Silence is Deadly,' 'The World Menders,' and 'The Whirligig of Time.' While each book can often be read as a standalone, reading them in publication order provides a richer understanding of the overarching themes and character development.
Biggle Jr.'s science fiction stands out for its unique integration of musicology and cultural anthropology into space opera narratives. He often explores themes of communication, understanding, and the impact of human culture on alien civilizations, setting his work apart from more technology-focused science fiction.