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Randall Garrett and Phillip K. Dick

Today, December 16, marks the birth of two outstanding writers, Randall Garrett (1927-1987) and Phillip K. Dick (1928-1982). PKD is still well known and in print nearly 40 years after his death. Randall Garrett not so much. Garrett didn’t write nearly as many novels as PKD did, which is probably part of the reason for that.

Both were original and are worth seeking out. If you like a blend of sf and mystery, then you definitely should track down some Garrett.

I’ve not had a chance to read anything by either of these guys today, but I didn’t want to let the day pass without making a note of it.

Two by Garrett and a Nod to Clarke and PKD

Randall Garrett

Today, December 16, marks a number of birthdays, but I want to focus on one, Randall Garrett’s, and mention two others, Arthur C. Clarke’s and Phillip K. Dick’s.

Garrett (b. 1927) is a particular favorite of mine.  He wrote both novels and short stories, as well as reviews of classic science fiction in poetry form.  Garrett isn’t well remembered today, and to the extent that he is, he’s known for the Lord Darcy stories, which mix magic and mystery in an alternate timeline. Continue reading