Last Updated: 30 May, 2023 | Views: 483
Age: 93
Profession: Writer
Other Profession(s): Writer, Professor
Famous For: Creator of the Gorean Saga
Higher Education: University of Southern California, Princeton University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Net Worth: $5 Million As of January 2023
About (Profile/Biography):
John Norman, born John Frederick Lange Jr., is an American author and philosopher. The Chronicles of Gor, a science-fiction series, is Norman's most well-known work. Prior to his retirement, he was a lecturer at Queens College of the City University of New York. The Gorean Saga by John Norman is a well-known collection of action, science fiction, and fantasy books.
John Norman Career:
In 1963: Lange received his Ph.D. from Princeton University.
From 1970-1980: The Gorean Saga Series helped Norman's literature become well-known in the 1970s and early 1980s. The Gorean Saga by John Norman is a well-known collection of action, science fiction, and fantasy books.
Two films, Gor (1987) and Outlaw of Gor (1989) have been made from the books till now.
The Gor series was published by DAW Books from the eighth volume (Hunters of Gor) to the twenty-fifth volume (Magicians of Gor).
In 1988: DAW put the series on pause following the twenty-fifth episode.
In 1991: The Telnarian Histories, a distinct science fiction series, was created by Norman in 1991.
In 2001: The series was brought back into print with the release of Witness of the Gor, following numerous fruitless attempts to find a trade publishing outlet.
Started in 2001: E-Reads released John Norman's novels in print and as ebooks.
John Norman Controversy:
Throughout his career, Norman's writing and ideas have generated debate. For example, his depiction of sexual interactions and gender norms in the Chronicles of Gor series has come under fire for encouraging sexism and misogyny.
John Norman's Personal Life:
While still a USC student, Lange married Bernice L. Green on January 14, 1956. John, David, and Jennifer are the three kids of the couple.
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