Avram Davidson (1923 - 1993)
Avram Davidson was born in New York in 1923 and was known as a writer of crime, fantasy, science fiction, as well as many stories that defy easy categorisation. He won two Hugo, two World Fantasy Awards and a World Fantasy Life Achievement award; he also won a Queen's Award and an Edgar Award in the mystery genre. Although best known for his writing, Davidson also edited The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction from 1962 to 1964. He died in 1993.