Lin Carter
5 books
About the Author
Lin Carter was a prolific American author, editor, and critic, renowned for his contributions to fantasy and science fiction literature during the mid-20th century. Born in 1930, he immersed himself in the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard, becoming a key figure in the revival of sword-and-sorcery tales and cosmic horror. As a founding member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America (SAGA), Carter championed heroic fantasy while editing influential anthologies that introduced new generations to classic weird fiction. His own works, including expansive collections like The Second Cthulhu Mythos MEGAPACK®, blend imaginative storytelling with scholarly insight, capturing the eerie allure of ancient myths and otherworldly adventures. Carter's passion for the genre extended to poetry and non-fiction, leaving a lasting legacy until his death in 1988.
Writing style
imaginative
scholarly
adventurous
Books by Lin Carter
