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[DunDunDunpachi]

It was yesterday (April 14th). Rest in Peace.

Prolific author of many different fictional books and short stories.

Locusmag pays its respects.

Though there are so many words of his that've stuck with me over the years, I'll leave it with this:

All beds became deathbeds at last.

 

[Kadayi]

Damn. He had a good innings though. Much love for his books.

 

[Pumpkin Seeds]

Read part of Book of the Long Sun, but never finished the rest of the series. Good writer, strong voice.

 

[I_D]

He was one of the first people to get me into reading fantasy.

 

[Cunth]

Haven’t heard that name for a long time. I remember reading Free Live Free and There Are Doors a long time ago

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Some more articles commemorating his works:

Acclaimed science fiction author Gene Wolfe dies at 87

The author, most famous for the 'Book of the New Sun' series, was mourned by Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin, and others on social media.

ew.com

In Memoriam - Gene Wolfe - SFWA

SFWA Grand Master Gene Wolfe (b.1931) died on April 14. Wolfe is widely considered to be one of science fiction and fantasy’s greatest stylists, writing complex and intelligent novels and short stories, while letting his wry wit show through. After service in the Korean War, Wolfe earned a...

www.sfwa.org

Gene Wolfe, 'magnificent' giant of science fiction, dies aged 87

Hailed by authors from George RR Martin to Neil Gaiman, Wolfe was most known for his magnum opus The Book of the New Sun

www.theguardian.com

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Neil Gaiman also spoke up, having been a big advocate for Gene Wolfe over the years:

 

[Freedom Gate Co.]

Who? Anything notable?

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Who? Anything notable?

If you like sci-fi, Fifth Head of Cerberus.
If you like fantasy, the Wizard-Knight duology.
If you like historical fiction, Latro in the Mist.
If you like magical realism, The Sorcerer's House and Peace.

He is most-known for 'The Solar Cycle', a series of 12 books starting with Shadow of the Torturer.

He also has a lot of short-story collections worth looking into, if you like that kind of book.

 

[Red Crayon Aristocrat]

Didn't he also invent Pringles? Kind of surprised no one has mentioned that yet.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Didn't he also invent Pringles? Kind of surprised no one has mentioned that yet.

He engineered the machine that pressed the Pringle chips, yeah.

 

[Red Crayon Aristocrat]

He engineered the machine that pressed the Pringle chips, yeah.

Yeah, always thought that was an interesting factoid.

 

[Ribi]

Reading 5th head for class this semester odd timing