Lin Carter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lin Carter

American fantasy writer, editor, critic

Date of Birth: 09-Jun-1930

Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 07-Feb-1988

Profession: writer, journalist, novelist, science fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Linwood Vrooman Carter (June 9, 1930 – February 7, 1988) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor, poet and critic.
He usually wrote as Lin Carter; known pseudonyms include H.
P.
Lowcraft (for an H.
P.
Lovecraft parody) and Grail Undwin.
He is best known for his work in the 1970s as editor of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series, which introduced readers to many overlooked classics of the fantasy genre.