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Terry Bisson
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| Born | Terry Ballantine Bisson February 12, 1942 Madisonville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 2024 (aged 81) |
| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Grinnell College University of Louisville |
| Spouse | Deirdre Holst |
| Children | 3 |
Terry Ballantine Bisson (born February 12, 1942 – died January 10, 2024) was an American writer. He was famous for his exciting science fiction and fantasy stories. His best-known short stories include "Bears Discover Fire" and "They're Made Out of Meat". "Bears Discover Fire" even won two big awards: the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award.
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Early Life and Education
Terry Ballantine Bisson was born on February 12, 1942. His hometown was Madisonville, Kentucky. He grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky.
College Years and Activism
In 1961, while studying at Grinnell College in Iowa, Terry Bisson joined a group of twelve students. They traveled to Washington, D.C. during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This was a time when there was a lot of tension between the U.S. and other countries. The students supported President John F. Kennedy's idea of a "peace race."
President Kennedy invited the group to the White House. This was the first time protesters had ever been welcomed like that. They met with a government official for several hours. This event was widely reported in the news. Many people see it as the start of the student peace movement.
After leaving Grinnell College, Bisson went on to graduate from the University of Louisville in 1964.
Becoming a Writer
Terry Bisson lived in New York City for about 40 years. In 2002, he moved to Oakland, California. He started working as a full-time writer in 1981. For a few years, he also ran a mail-order book service called Jacobin Books.
His Writing Career
Terry Bisson wrote many different kinds of stories. He was known for his unique ideas and interesting characters.
Early Works
Early in his career, in the 1960s, Bisson worked on some comic book stories. He also edited a horror-comics magazine called Web of Horror.
His first novel was Wyrldmaker. It was a science fiction story. Later, he wrote Talking Man (1986). This was a fantasy novel about a wizard living in the American South.
Comic Book Adaptations
In 1996, Terry Bisson adapted two famous fantasy books into comic books. These were Nine Princes in Amber and The Guns of Avalon. Both books are part of Roger Zelazny's "Amber" series.
Completing Another Author's Work
In 1997, Terry Bisson helped finish a very important book. After the author Walter M. Miller, Jr. passed away, Bisson used Miller's notes to complete Saint Leibowitz and the Wild Horse Woman. This book was a sequel to Miller's classic 1960 novel, A Canticle for Leibowitz.
Community Involvement
Terry Bisson often took part in "SF in SF" programs. These events were held in San Francisco and focused on science fiction.
Personal Life
Terry Bisson was married three times. He had three children with his first wife, Deirdre Holst. He also had a daughter with his third wife, Judy Jensen. He was also a stepfather to Judy's two children.
Death
Terry Bisson passed away on January 10, 2024. He was 81 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Terry Bisson para niños
