About the Author
Novelist, short story writer, and critic Damon Knight has been publishing his work for over sixty years. Born in Oregon in 1922, Knight moved to New York City and became a part of the Futurians, a group of writers, editors, and fans who used science fiction as an avenue for social commentary and critique. He began his writing career at the age of nineteen, and his novels include Hell's Pavement, A For Anything, The Rithian Terror and A Reasonable World. Knight is perhaps best known for his classic short story, "To Serve Man," which was made into an unforgettable episode of the television series The Twilight Zone. His critical writings are also highly esteemed among science fiction aficionados, and are collected in In Search of Wonder, winner of the prestigious Hugo award.



Although he is not as well known as some of his contemporaries, Knight and his work, creative and critical, helped to legitimize science fiction as an important literary genre. His work blends a unique imaginative vision with keen social commentary, focusing on the ways in which technology can both serve and enslave human beings. Knight's latest novel, Humpty Dumpty: An Oval, proves that this master is still a vibrant voice in contemporary science fiction.