William F. Nolan

William F. Nolan writes mostly in the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres. He is best known for co-authoring the novel Logan’s Run, with George Clayton Johnson. He is the author of more than 2000 pieces (fiction, non-fiction, articles and books), and has edited 26 anthologies in his 50+ year career. Adept at poetry and screenwriting as well as fiction, he was also co-writer of the screenplay for the 1976 horror film Burnt Offerings, and co-wrote Trilogy of Terror with his friend Richard Matheson, both for Dan Curtis. An artist, Nolan was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and worked at Hallmark Cards, Inc. before becoming an author. Of his numerous awards, there are three of which he is most proud: being voted a Living Legend in Dark Fantasy by the International Horror Guild in 2002; twice winning the Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America; and, in 2006, being bestowed with the honorary title of Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.