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Harlan Ellison

Harlan Jay Ellison (1934‑2018) was a prolific American writer of short stories, novellas, teleplays, essays, and criticism. His work spanned science‑fiction, horror, and fantasy, and he wrote for television series such as The Outer Limits, Star Trek, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Ellison edited the influential anthology series Dangerous Visions and earned more awards for imaginative literature than any other living author of his time. He was also known for his powerful oral readings of his own stories.