Lin Carter

Lin Carter
Carter c. 1975
Born
Linwood Vrooman Carter

(1930-06-09)June 9, 1930
St. Petersburg, Florida, US
DiedFebruary 7, 1988(1988-02-07) (aged 57)
Montclair, New Jersey, US
Occupation
  • Writer
  • editor
  • critic
EducationColumbia University
Period1965–1988
GenreFantasy, science fiction
SubjectHigh fantasy (as critic)
Notable worksImaginary Worlds
SpouseNoël Vreeland

Linwood Vrooman Carter (June 9, 1930 – February 7, 1988) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor and critic. He usually wrote as Lin Carter; known pseudonyms include H. P. Lowcraft (for an H. P. Lovecraft parody) and Grail Undwin. In the 1970s he was editor of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series, which introduced readers to many overlooked classics of the fantasy genre.

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