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About Joe R. Lansdale

Birth

1951

First book

1972

Years writing

54

Biography

Joe Richard Lansdale is an American writer and martial arts instructor. A prose writer in a variety of genres, including Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense, he has also written comic books and screenplays. Several of his novels have been adapted for film and television. He is the winner of the British Fantasy Award, the American Horror Award, the Edgar Award, and eleven Bram Stoker Awards.

Joe R. Lansdale was born in 1951 in the town of Gladewater, Texas.

He is a renowned American writer known for his versatility in genres such as science fiction and mystery.

In addition to his prolific literary career, he is an expert in martial arts.

His body of work includes over 270 titles, among which Smoke and Mirrors stands out.

He is world-renowned for creating the iconic characters Hap Collins and Leonard Pine.