Algis Budrys (1931–2008) was a Lithuanian-American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He was born in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). He emigrated to the United States in 1949 and became a naturalized citizen in 1958. Budrys wrote more than 25 novels and over 100 short stories, as well as numerous essays and reviews. His works often explored the theme of humanity's place in a hostile universe. He was a frequent contributor to The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and was the editor of the magazine from 1962 to 1964. He was also the editor of the science fiction magazine Rogue from 1967 to 1968. Budrys won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1958 for "The Iron Chancellor". He was also nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1972 for his novel Rogue Moon. He was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1998.
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