Roger Zelazny
Roger Zelazny
13 May 1937 – 14 June 1995 · From United States- Books
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Roger Joseph Zelazny (May 13, 1937 – June 14, 1995) was an American fantasy and science fiction writer known for his short stories and novels, best known for The Chronicles of Amber series. He won the Nebula Award three times (out of 14 nominations) and the Hugo Award six times (also out of 14 nominations), including two Hugos for novels: the serialized novel ...And Call Me Conrad (1965), subsequently published under the title This Immortal (1966), and the novel Lord of Light (1967).
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The Chronicles of Amber is typically read in two five-book arcs: the Corwin Cycle, followed by the Merlin Cycle. While they can be read independently, starting with Nine Princes in Amber is the recommended entry point.
Roger Zelazny was a highly awarded author, winning six Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards during his career. He received Hugos for novels like This Immortal and Lord of Light.
Yes. Zelazny was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2010, received the Forry Award for lifetime achievement from the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society in 1993, and was posthumously given the SFWA Infinity Award in 2026 — an honor created for writers who died before becoming eligible for the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award but left a major legacy in the field.