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A. E. van Vogt
A.E. van Vogt (1912–2000) was a Canadian-born science fiction writer and one of the most influential authors from the “Golden Age” of science fiction (1940s to 1950s). He was noted for writing stories with complex plots and philosophical undertones. His works often explored themes of alien influence and psychology. His most famous works include the novel Slan (1945) and the short stories “Black Destroyer” (1939) and “The Weapon Shop” (1942). Throughout his career, van Vogt was the recipient of several science fiction awards, including the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award.
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