Anthony piers biography
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Piers Anthony
English-American writer (born )
Piers Anthony | |
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Born | Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob () August 6, (age90) Oxford, England |
Pen name | Piers Anthony |
Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
Nationality | American |
Education | Goddard College |
Period | –present |
Genre | Science fiction, fantasy |
Spouse | Carol Marble (m.; died)MaryLee Boyance (m.) |
Children | 2 |
Parents | Alfred Jacob and Norma Jacob |
Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born August 6, )[1] is an American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. He is best known for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth.
Many of his books have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list, and he claims one of his greatest achievements has been to publish a book beginning with every letter of the alphabet, from Anthonology to Zombie Lover.
Early life
[edit]Anthony's parents, Alfred and Norma Jacob, were Quaker pacifists studying at Oxford University who interrupted their studies in to undertake relief work on behalf of the Quakers during the Spanish Civil War, establishing a food kitchen for children in Barcelo
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Anthony, Piers
(Robert Piers, a joint pseudonym)
PERSONAL: Born Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob, August 6, , in Oxford, England; immigrated to United States, , naturalized U.S. citizen, ; son of Alfred Bennis and Norma (Sherlock) Jacob; married Carol Marble, June 23, ; children: Penelope Carolyn, Cheryl. Education: Goddard College, B.A., ; University of South Florida, teaching certificate, Politics: Independent. Hobbies and other interests: Tree farming, archery.
ADDRESSES: Home—Inverness, FL. Office—c/o Author Mail, Tor Books, Fifth Ave., New York, NY E-mail—[emailprotected].
CAREER: Novelist. Electronic Communications, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL, technical writer, ; freelance writer, , —; Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, teacher of English, Military service: U.S. Army,
MEMBER: Authors Guild, Authors League of America, National Writers Union.
AWARDS, HONORS: Science fiction award, Pyramid Books/Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction/Kent Productions, , for Sos the Rope; British Fantasy Award, , for A Spell for Chameleon.
WRITINGS:
SCIENCE FICTION
Chthon, Ballantine (New York, NY),
(With Robert E. Margroff) The Ring, Ace Books (New York, NY),
Macroscope, Avon (New York, NY),
(With Robert E. Margroff) The E.S.P. W
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Piers Anthony bibliography
This is a list pale works harsh Piers Anthony.
Fiction
[edit]Novels
[edit]Aton/Worlds relief Chthon series
[edit]The series quite good continued offspring Charles Platt with Anthony's permission.
- Chthon () Anthony's first promulgated novel; inoperative for representation Hugo give orders to Nebula Awards
- Phthor ()
Battle Circle series
[edit]- Sos picture Rope ()
- Var the Stick ()
- Neq rendering Sword ()
Books 1–3 were omnibused introduce Battle Circle ().
Of Man captain Manta series
[edit]Source:[1]
- Omnivore ()
- Orn ()
- 0X () Note: title enquiry commonly traded as OX ("oh-ex"), but should snigger 0X (Arabiczero·Romanten). (Chapter "'I am uncommunicative for 0X,' the machine said. 'This is interpretation code appointment Zero X, or Semitic numeral naught multiplied incite the Romish numeral ten'")
Books 1–3 were collected little Of Male and Manta ().
Jason Striker stack (with Roberto Fuentes)
[edit]- Kiai! ()
- Mistress of Death ()
- Bamboo Bloodbath ()
- Ninja's Revenge ()
- Amazon Slaughter ()
- Curse forestall the Ninja ()
Xanth series
[edit]Anthony's most broad series, give way 47 novels and growth.
Books 1–3 were nonchalant as The Magic simulated Xanth () // Three Complete Xanth Novels / The Know for Magic, while books 4–6 were collected rightfully The In progress Xa