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Frank Belknap Long

Frank Belknap Long Jr. (April 27, 1901 – January 3, 1994) was an American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, including contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos alongside his friend, H. During his life, Long received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (at the 1978 World Fantasy Convention), the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (in 1987, from the Horror Writers Association), and the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award (1977).

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Frank Belknap Long

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Born
1901. · New York City.
Died
1994. · Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers.
Nationality
United States.
Occupation
writer, poet and novelist.
Education
Columbia University and New York University.
Honours
World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, First Fandom Hall of Fame award and Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Languages
English.

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Frank Belknap Long Jr. (April 27, 1901 – January 3, 1994) was an American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, including contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos alongside his friend, H. During his life, Long received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (at the 1978 World Fantasy Convention), the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (in 1987, from the Horror Writers Association), and the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award (1977).

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In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Reception, influence and legacy
  4. 04Recordings and discography
  5. 05Archives and collections
  6. 06Honours and memberships
  7. 07Notes, references and evidence

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