When did Lin Carter serve in the Korean War?
Linwood Vrooman Carter stood in the infantry during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He served as a soldier before he ever became a professional author.
Questions about Lin Carter
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the first book published by Lin Carter and when was it released?
His first published book appeared in March 1965 when Ace Books released The Wizard of Lemuria. That novel launched the Thongor the Barbarian series.
Which authors did Lin Carter revive while editing for Ballantine Books between 1969 and 1974?
Authors whose works he revived included Lord Dunsany, William Morris, Clark Ashton Smith, James Branch Cabell, Hope Mirrlees, and Evangeline Walton. David G. Hartwell praised the series for bringing nearly all adult fantasy stories worth reading into mass editions.
How many books per year did Lin Carter produce from 1965 to 1969?
Carter produced an average of six books per year from 1965 to 1969. This pace defined his prolific output during those four years.
When did Lin Carter develop oral cancer and what caused it?
It was probably smoking that gave him oral cancer in 1985. Only his status as a Korean War veteran enabled him to receive extensive surgery.