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Algis Budrys
Lithuanian-american author, editor, and critic (1931–2008).
Born January 9th, 1931 in Königsberg.
Died June 9th, 2008 at 77 years old in Evanston (melanoma). [ref]
Occupations
critic, editing staff, editor, journalist, literary critic, novelist, opinion journalist, publisher, science fiction writer, short story writer, writer
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