Harrison, Harry, 1925-2012

Harry Harrison (1925–2012) was a writer best known for science fiction. Because public information is limited, his nationality, full biography and educational background are not reliably documented here, and no speculation is offered. Judging from the eleven works held in the collection, his themes range from space adventure and dystopian societies to satirical science fiction; representative titles include Deathworld, The Ethical Engineer, Planet of the Damned, The Repairman, The K-Factor, Arm of the Law, The Velvet Glove and Sense of Obligation. These works are marked by tight pacing, a witty and humorous tone, and a cool-eyed view of institutions and human nature, often using interstellar settings to explore responsibility, ethics and technological overreach. He wrote both short stories and novels, with clear prose and brisk plots, and remains recognizable to twentieth-century English-language science fiction readers.