John Brunner
Born in 1934
John Brunner was a British science fiction author born in 1934.
He began writing at a young age and published his first novel at 17.
Brunner is best known for his experimental novels, including "Stand on Zanzibar" and "The Sheep Look Up," which addressed social and environmental issues.
He coined the term "worm" in relation to computer viruses in his 1975 novel "The Shockwave Rider." Brunner was active in the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and wrote poetry and articles for various publications.
Despite his early success, he struggled in later years with declining health and difficulties in the publishing industry.
Brunner died in 1995 while attending a science fiction convention in Glasgow.
