Keith Laumer

A former Air Force officer and diplomat, John Keith Laumer channels his life of service and imagination into a groundbreaking science fiction legacy, navigating the challenges of creativity, family, and the ever-evolving world of speculative fiction.

Born

June 25, 1925

Died

1993

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Biography

John Keith Laumer was an American science fiction author recognized for his contributions to the genre. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, he served as an officer in the United States Air Force and later worked in the U.S. Foreign Service as a diplomat. Laumer came from a literary family; his older brother, March Laumer, was a writer who reimagined the Land of Oz for adult audiences, and their younger brother, Frank Laumer, is a historian and writer. Keith Laumer's work remains notable for its imaginative scope and influence within science fiction literature.

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