About
An American author of science fiction and fantasy novels, he is best known for World of Tiers and the popular Riverworld series. He wrote under numerous pseudonymns, including Kilgore Trout and Cordwainer Bird.
Before Fame
He received a bachelor's degree in English from Bradley University.
Trivia
He won the Hugo Award a total of three times.
Family Life
He was born in Indiana, and he grew up in Peoria, Illinois. With his wife, Bette, he had two children.
Associated With
Some critics have compared him to Ray Bradbury.
