Victor Canning

Author

Victor Canning

5 books1 series

Victor Canning (1911–1986) was a prolific writer of novels and thrillers who flourished in the 1950s, '60s and '70s, but whose reputation has faded since his death in 1986. He was personally reticent, writing no memoirs and giving relatively few newspaper interviews.

AUTHOR CAREER

Publication timeline

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1973–19785 cataloged publications

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THE AUTHOR’S WRITING

Writing profile

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Main classification

Fantasy4 (80%)
Science Fiction1 (20%)

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Genres and themes

Fantasy4 / 5 books
Science Fiction1 / 5 books
Thriller1 / 5 books