Bob Leman
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Robert J. Leman was an American science fiction and horror
short story author, most associated with The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
. He was not published until he was 45, but had been a member of First Fandom
before that.
His best known story is "Window
," which has often been reprinted and which was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story
. It was adapted for an episode of Night Visions
, directed by and starring Bill Pullman
.
All of Leman's published stories—including the previously unpublished "How Dobbstown Was Saved", which was to have appeared in the Harlan Ellison
anthology The Last Dangerous Visions
—are collected in the volume Feesters in the Lake and Other Stories (Seattle: Midnight House, 2002) ISBN 0-9707349-5-6. His story "Instructions" was reprinted in chapbook form in 2001 by Tachyon Publications
Leman graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Political Science after he returned from Europe, where he served as field artillery officer during World War II.
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
short story author, most associated with The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction is a digest-size American fantasy and science fiction magazine first published in 1949 by Mystery House and then by Fantasy House. Both were subsidiaries of Lawrence Spivak's Mercury Publications, which took over as publisher in 1958. Spilogale, Inc...
. He was not published until he was 45, but had been a member of First Fandom
First Fandom
First Fandom is an association of experienced science fiction fans.In 1958 a number of fans at Midwestcon realized amid table-talk that they all had been active in fandom for more than 20 years. This inspired the creation of an organization for longstanding fans under the initial chairmanship of...
before that.
His best known story is "Window
Window (short story)
"Window" is a science fiction story by Bob Leman, published in 1980 and reprinted numerous times. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for best short story, and the influential science fiction publisher Donald A. Wollheim considered it one of the finest examples of the genre.The prose is...
," which has often been reprinted and which was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story
Nebula Award for Best Short Story
Winners of the '“Nebula Award for Best Short Story”'. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-Winners and nominees:-External links:* *...
. It was adapted for an episode of Night Visions
Night Visions
Night Visions is an American television anthology series created in the style of The Twilight Zone. Each 43 minute episode was made up of two 21 to 22 minutes stories that dealt with themes of the supernatural or simply explored the dark side of human nature. Henry Rollins was the uncredited host...
, directed by and starring Bill Pullman
Bill Pullman
William James "Bill" Pullman is an American film, television, and stage actor. Pullman made his film debut in the supporting role of Earl Mott in the 1986 film Ruthless People. He has since gone on to star in other films, including Spaceballs, Independence Day, Lost Highway, Casper and Scary Movie 4...
.
All of Leman's published stories—including the previously unpublished "How Dobbstown Was Saved", which was to have appeared in the Harlan Ellison
Harlan Ellison
Harlan Jay Ellison is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media...
anthology The Last Dangerous Visions
The Last Dangerous Visions
The Last Dangerous Visions was a planned sequel to the science fiction short story anthologies Dangerous Visions and Again, Dangerous Visions, originally published in 1967 and 1972 respectively. It is edited by Harlan Ellison....
—are collected in the volume Feesters in the Lake and Other Stories (Seattle: Midnight House, 2002) ISBN 0-9707349-5-6. His story "Instructions" was reprinted in chapbook form in 2001 by Tachyon Publications
Tachyon Publications
Tachyon Publications is an independent press specializing in science fiction and fantasy books. Founded in San Francisco in 1995 by Jacob Weisman, Tachyon books have tended toward high-end literary works, short story collections, and anthologies....
Leman graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Political Science after he returned from Europe, where he served as field artillery officer during World War II.