James P Hogan

[lostcarpark]

just heard that sci-fi author James P Hogan died yesterday, aged 69. I wasn't a huge fan of his writing, but I enjoyed his contributions to panels at various science fiction conventions. He was great for taking a side of an argument he knew he couldn't win, and arguing it to the point where you really weren't sure what to believe any more. He was also great to chat to in the bar.

That's another fine person I'll miss at cons.

And I still owe him a pint.

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[stevegreen.livejournal.com]

I recall reviewing Inherit the Stars circa 1977/78, when the US edition landed in the UK: a solid debut behind a great cover image.