Harlan Jay Ellison (1934–2018) was an American writer known for his prolific speculative fiction, particularly within the New Wave movement. Over six decades, he produced more than 1,700 short stories, essays, screenplays, and teleplays.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ellison briefly attended Ohio State University before launching his writing career. His bold, often controversial storytelling challenged genre conventions and explored morality, dystopia, and human nature.
Notable works include I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream (1967,) a chilling tale of artificial intelligence; “Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman (1965,) a critique of authoritarianism; and A Boy and His Dog (1969,) later adapted into a film. He also edited the influential anthology Dangerous Visions (1967) and its sequel Again, Dangerous Visions (1972,) showcasing experimental science fiction.
Ellison contributed to television, writing Star Trek‘s The City on the Edge of Forever (1967) and scripts for The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone. His outspoken personality and uncompromising artistic vision made him a polarizing literary figure.
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My philosophy of life is that the meek shall inherit nothing but debasement, frustration, and ignoble deaths.
—Harlan Ellison
The two most abundant things in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity.
—Harlan Ellison
Topics: Stupidity
The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.
—Harlan Ellison
Topics: Stupidity
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