Harlan Ellison

Harlan Jay Ellison (May 27, 1934 – June 28, 2018) was a prominent American author renowned for his impactful contributions to New Wave speculative fiction and his distinctive, often confrontational persona. Over his prolific career, Ellison penned an astonishing array of more than 1,700 works, encompassing short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, comic scripts, essays, and critical writings that spanned literature, film, and television.

Among his most celebrated pieces is the iconic 1967 "Star Trek" episode, "The City on the Edge of Forever," which many fans hail as the series' finest installment. Ellison later published a book detailing his experiences during its creation, including his original screenplay. He is also well-known for his A Boy and His Dog narrative, which was adapted into a film, and for chilling short stories such as "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" and "'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman."

In addition to his own writing, Ellison served as both editor and anthologist for the groundbreaking collections Dangerous Visions (1967) and Again, Dangerous Visions (1972), which expanded the horizons of speculative fiction. His work earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Edgar Awards, solidifying his status as a cornerstone of modern science fiction.