Russell Hoban

Russell Hoban
Russell Hoban at an event in London, November 2010
Hoban in London, November 2010
BornRussell Conwell Hoban
(1925-02-04)February 4, 1925
Lansdale, Pennsylvania, US
DiedDecember 13, 2011(2011-12-13) (aged 86)[1]
London, England, UK
OccupationWriter, illustrator
NationalityAmerican
Notable awardsWhitbread Prize
1974
Campbell Memorial Award
1982
Spouse• Lillian Hoban (1944–1975, divorced); 4 children (Phoebe, Abrom, Esmé, Julia)
• Gundula Ahl (1975–2011); 3 children (Jake, Ben, Wieland)[2][3]

Russell Conwell Hoban (February 4, 1925 – December 13, 2011) was an American writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London from 1969 until his death.

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