Walter Tevis
AmericanLiterary FictionScience Fictionb. 1928 — d. 1984
Walter Stone Tevis Jr. (1928–1984) was an American novelist and short story writer known for his influential works in literary fiction and science fiction. His novels, including 'The Hustler', 'The Man Who Fell to Earth', and 'The Queen's Gambit', have been widely adapted into major films and television series. Tevis also had a distinguished career as an English literature and creative writing professor at Ohio University.
Notable Works
['The Hustler', 'The Man Who Fell to Earth', "The Queen's Gambit", 'The Color of Money', 'Mockingbird', 'The Steps of the Sun', 'Far from Home']
