Philip Jose Farmer

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:The_Lovers_(film)
Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (film)
The Riverworld series (TV series)
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:The_Authors_Guild
gptkb:The_Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy_Writers_of_America
gptkb:The_National_Book_Critics_Circle
gptkbp:award gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:Hugo_Award
gptkbp:born January 26, 1918
gptkbp:children gptkb:4
gptkbp:contribution Mentored young writers
Contributed to anthologies
Blended myth and science fiction
Created complex worlds and characters
Explored sexuality in science fiction
Explored themes of immortality and resurrection
Participated in science fiction conventions
Pioneered the concept of literary mashups
Wrote autobiographical works
Wrote short stories and novels
gptkbp:created_character gptkb:Doc_Savage
gptkb:Lord_Tyger
gptkb:The_Green_Man
gptkbp:died February 25, 2009
gptkbp:field gptkb:literature
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Philip Jose Farmer
gptkbp:influenced Science fiction writers
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkb:Edgar_Rice_Burroughs
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:The_Riverworld_role-playing_game
Various comic adaptations
Video games based on Riverworld
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Influence on modern science fiction
Cult following among fans
Recognition in literary circles
Continued interest in adaptations of his works
Posthumous publications of works
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Lovers
gptkb:The_World_of_Tiers
gptkb:Riverworld_series
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Writer
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Terre_Haute,_Indiana
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Lake_County,_California
gptkbp:spouse Beverly Farmer
gptkbp:website http://www.philipjosefarmer.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Retro-Hugo_Award
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