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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward
fjtorres made a comment in another thread about the founders of modern science fiction:
(By the way, the Big Three (Heinlein, Clarke, and Asimov) aren't the only writers that molded the field. There's several unappreciated masters from the 30's to the 50's and 60's that rank just behind them that don't get their due. Whole other rant, though.)
I thought his would make a good discussion thread.
So. . . how about writers like Theodore Sturgeon, Ray Bradbury, Alfred Bester, Cordwainer Smith, and others.
Opinions, anyone?
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Just looking at some of my favorites from the era, in addition to Heinlein and Asimov, I would list authors such as L Spague de Camp, Andre Norton, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Gordon R Dickson and Poul Anderson.
Of course, a lot depends on how you define Science Fiction. Many include fantasy with SF, in which case it would be hard not to admit that Robert Howard was one of the most influential, as was J.R.R. Tolkien. Lovecraft might be tossed in there as well.
I'm sure that I might have some more when I have time to think.