Terry Carr (person)

Terry Carr, born 1937, died 1987, was a popular science fiction writer and editor. He edited many anthologies, including the "World's Best Science Fiction" series, the "Universe" series, and "New Worlds of Fantasy". The ACE specials series of new novels, many of them destined to be classics, was also edited by Carr, who was known for encouraging the talents of other writers.

He published short stories under the name Carl Brandon.

Awards:

• 1959 Hugo award, Best Amateur Magazine
• 1973 Hugo award, Best Fan Writer
• 1985 and 1987, Hugo award for Best Professional Editor.

  He lived most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area.