H. Warner Munn





H. Warner Munn

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born
in The United States
November 05, 1903

died
January 01, 1981

gender
male

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About this author

Harold Warner Munn was an American writer of fantasy, horror and poetry. He was an early friend and associate of authors H. P. Lovecraft and Seabury Quinn. He has been described by fellow author and Seattle resident Jessica Amanda Salmonson, who interviewed him in 1978, as "the ultimate gentleman" and "a gentle, calm, warm, and good friend." He was known for his intricate plotting and the careful and voluminous research that went into all his stories, a habit he traced back to two mistakes made when he wrote his early story "The City of Spiders."

In addition to writing, Munn collected books and classic pulp magazines, including Air Wonder Stories, Amazing Stories, Astounding and other science fiction titles, along with Argosy, Argosy All Sto...more


Average rating: 3.79 · 352 ratings · 33 reviews · 19 distinct works · Similar authors
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Merlin's Godson
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The Lost Legion: A Novel of...
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Stirpe di lupo
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3.08 of 5 stars 3.08 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 1980 — 2 editions
The Ship from Atlantis
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4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 121 ratings — published 1988
The Best Horror from Fantas...
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3.38 of 5 stars 3.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 1988 — 3 editions
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