Science Fiction And Fantasy Hall Of Fame Inducts Kubrick, Frazetta, And More

By David Wharton | Updated

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BrackettLeigh Brackett (December 7, 1915 – March 17, 1978)

Leigh Brackett has been hailed as the ‘Queen of the Space Opera’ — a master of richly detailed stories of planetary romance. She began writing during the early years of the Golden Age of science fiction, quickly gaining prominence as a novelist and screenwriter.

Featured Works
NOVELS

  • The Best of Leigh Brackett (1977)

SCREENPLAYS

  • The Big Sleep (1946)
  • Rio Bravo (1959)
  • El Dorado (1966)
  • The Long Goodbye (1973)
  • Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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