Samuel Delany
Bio
Writer Samuel Delany is known for his innovations in a number of genres and styles as well as his honest and frank discussions of sexuality and culture. His vast output of written work includes science fiction, literary and cultural criticism, and memoir (including a graphic novel about he and his longtime partner, Dennis). His 900-page 1975 novel, Dahlgren, is both a postmodern and sci-fi classic.
Delany, who’s won four Nebula awards and two Hugo awards, was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2002. He taught creative writing and literature at a number of universities until his retirement in 2010, and the Science Fiction Writers of America named him their 30th SFWA Grand Master in 2013. An updated, corrected, and expanded version of his 2007 novel, Dark Reflections, was reprinted by Dover Editions in 2016. Any number of his books seemingly come back into print constantly.