Now, with humpty dumpty, he offers an extraordinary capstone to his remarkable career, a meditation, by turns caustic and te. Knights first professional sale was a cartoon drawing to a sciencefiction magazine, amazing stories. Damon knight is one of americas originals, a visionary iconoclast in the line of twain, bierce, vonnegut, or philip k. To serve man adapted from a short story by damon knight.
Damon knight writes with the authority of a dedicated and accomplished author. With his wife kate wilhelm, he influenced generations of writers at writers workshops. See all books authored by damon knight, including creating short fiction. He moved to new york city when he was 17 to live with sciencefiction fans, writers and editors. Author damon knights complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. His first story was published in 1941 in the science fiction pulp magazine amazing stories. Damon knight was a force of nature in the field of science fiction. Be the first to ask a question about the best of damon knight. The last word is a science fiction short story by american writer damon knight. He is the author of to serve man, a 1950 short story adapted for the twilight. By story introduction the dark side 1965 essay by damon knight 4 stars the black ferris 1948 shortstory by ray bradbury 4.
Damon franci s knig ht september 19, 1922 april 15, 2002 was an american science fiction author, editor and critic. Not with a bang ten months after the last plane passed over, rolf smith knew beyond doubt that only one other human being had survived. His forte was short stories and he is widely acknowledged as having been a master of the genre. Whether damon knight remains an important historical figure in science fiction is probably a matter of opinion. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Damon knight september 19, 1922 april 15, 2002 was an american science fiction author, editor, critic and fan. He is the author of to serve man, a 1950 short story adapted for the twilight zone. The classic guide to writing short fiction, and the years best science fiction. Damon knight on early science fiction lucian, poe, verne. He graduated from the wpa art center in salem, oregon, then moved to new york city. This particular title saw multiple formats and printings over the years, but as far as i can tell, the table of contents remained consistent.
He was a member of the futurians, an early organization of the most promin. Damon francis knight, sciencefiction writer and editor. They looked something like pigs and something like people, and that is not an attractive combination. The best of damon knight by damon knight goodreads. It first appeared in the february 1957 issue of satellite science fiction and has been reprinted twice, in far out 1961 and the best of damon knight 1976. His first story, resilience, was published in 1941.
Damon francis knight, american sciencefiction writer, editor, and critic born sept. He is the author of t o serve m an, a 1950 short story adapted for the twilight zone. James gunn filmed this interview with damon knight sometime in the 1960s, it features knight discussing science fiction from a time when there was no name for it. San marcos cisd does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing employment, education, or providing access to benefits of education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with title vi of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended. Damon knight earned his reputation as a modern master of the short story with such classics as i see you, the handler, to serve man, and the country of the kind. The best of damon knight is one of numerous scifi author collections published by nelson doubleday in the 1970s.
It first appeared in the february 1957 issue of satellite science fiction and has. Damon knight distilled from decades of teaching and practice, this book offers clear and direct advice on structure, pacing, dialogue, getting ideas, working with the unconscious, and more. Ray bradbury knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Creating short fiction by damon knight was first published in 1981, and the edition i have is the revised and expanded 3rd, the only one still in print.
Legendary sf author damon knight discusses science fiction from before the genre was established. The kanamits just want to share the benefit of their knowledge with us suspicious humans, right. Books by damon knight author of creating short fiction. Unlike his contemporaries such as isaac asimov or arthur c. The book offers practical exercises that complement the theory. But during the 60s and 70s he was one of the most important. To serve man by damon knight the kanamit were not very pretty, it. Science fiction writer, editor and critic, damon knight, who has died aged 79, was a man of contradictions. Damon knight 19222002 was one of the preeminent writers in the science.
He briefly recounts his history on earth and tells how he. When a thing with the countenance of a fiend comes from. Far out is a collection of science fiction short stories by american writer damon knight. For now, we can safely say that the name originated from major robert rogers rendering of a native word for the water route to the pacific. Newly revised and expanded for this third edition, creating short fiction is a popular and widely trusted guide to writing short stories of originality. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Damon francis knight was an american science fiction author, editor and critic. Babel ii special delivery thing of beauty anachron extempore backward, o time the last word man in the jar the enemy eripmav a likely story time enough mary the handler the big pat boom semper fi masks down there. Damon francis knight september 19, 1922 april 15, 2002 was an american science fiction author, editor, critic and fan. The last word knight short story the last word is a science fiction short story by american writer damon knight. He and his wife, kate wilhelm, taught shortstory writing at the clarion workshop for almost thirty years, during which time he worked with many of todays prominent writers. Damon knight was an american science fiction author, editor, critic and fan. Her name was louise oliver, and he was sitting opposite her in a departmentstore cafe in salt lake city. Pages in category short stories by damon knight the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total.
The story is told in first person, by a narrator who, it soon becomes clear, is satan. Damon albarn gives the last word on the making of his music video. Damon francis knight 19222002 was an awardwinning american science fiction author, editor, and critic. Whether damon knight remains an important figure in. Heinlein 4 stars mistake inside 1948 novelette by james blish 4 stars trouble with water 1939 shortstory by h.
In 1943 he went into publishing, first with popular publications, then editing beyond in 195051 and if in 195960. Damon francis knight september 19, 1922 april 15, 2002 was an american science fiction author, editor and critic. Damon knights most popular book is creating short fiction. Start with what is perhaps the most famous tz tale about aliens. The best of damon knight august 1, 1976 edition open. Damon knight books list of books by author damon knight. It first appeared in the february 1957 issue of satellite science fiction and has been reprinted twice, in far out 1961 and the best of damon knight 1976 synopsis.
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