Frederik Pohl American science fiction writer. Date of Birth: 26.11.1919 Country: USA

Biography of Frederik Pohl

Frederik Pohl was an American science fiction writer born on November 26, 1919, in New York. He grew up and primarily studied in Brooklyn, attending public school and later a technical school. At the age of 17, Pohl participated in the First World Science Fiction Convention in Philadelphia, and at 19, he co-founded the Futurians society alongside A. Asimov, S. Kornbluth, and D. Knight. During this time, Pohl also began publishing and editing two science fiction magazines, "Astounding Stories" and "Super Science Stories," under various pseudonyms, including his own works.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1945, Pohl worked as a literary agent for a long period of time, representing authors like A. Asimov. He also edited the magazines "If" and "Galaxy" until 1969. In 1953, Pohl published a novel under his own name. He collaborated with S. Kornbluth on several works, including the novel "The Space Merchants" in 1953, which had a sequel titled "The Merchants' War" in 1984. Their story, "The Meeting," won the Hugo Award in 1973. Typically, the novels co-authored by Pohl and Kornbluth were satirical works with sharp social commentary, now considered classics of the genre.

From 1954 to 1991, Frederik Pohl collaborated with J. Williamson, with their most famous works being the "Starchild Trilogy" in 1969 and the "Cuckoo's Saga" duology in 1983. Prior to the 1970s, Pohl's short stories were more successful than his novels. However, after retiring from active publishing, he showcased his talent as a skilled novelist. His first novel published during this phase, "Man Plus," won the Nebula Award in 1976. His second novel, "Gateway," received the Nebula, Hugo, and John W. Campbell Memorial Awards in 1977. Pohl also wrote a brilliant novel titled "Jem," as well as "Years of the City," "The Day the Martians Came," "The World at the End of Time," and many others. He also wrote a sequel to "Gateway."