John Norman Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, DOB(Famous Birthday), Family, Wife, Famous Books, Net Worth

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John Norman (John Frederick Lange)

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

John Norman Birth Date, Sign, Religion, Nationality, Hometown

Date of Birth
03 Jun, 1931 (93 Years 03 Months 14 Days)

Birth Country
United States

Birth State/Province
Illinois

Birth District
Chicago

Birth Sign
Gemini

Nationalities
American

John Norman Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

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.

John Norman Height, Weight, Eye Color, Hair

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 180 cm
In Meters 1.80 m
In feet & Inches 5'11"

Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 78 Kg
In Pounds 171 lbs

Eye Color
Brown

Hair Color
Gray

John Norman Family, Parents, Kids, Father, Mother, Children

Father's Name
John Frederick Lange

Mother's Name
Almyra D. Lange

Spouse
Bernice L. Green

Brother(s)
Not Known

Sister(s)
Ann Davidson Kelly

Son(s)
John, David

Daughter(s)
Jennifer

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