About Otto Basil
Lived 1901 – 1983 (aged 81). Otto Basil was an Austrian literary editor, journalist, writer, science fiction writer and critic.
Otto Basil (born Otto Adam Franz Bazil, 24 December 1901, Vienna – 19 February 1983, Vienna), also known by his pseudonyms Markus Hörmann and Camill Schmall, was an Austrian writer, publisher and journalist.
Novels Wenn das der Führer wüsste (1966), in English: The Twilight Men (Meredith Press, 1968), was reviewed by the New York Times.
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Who was Otto Basil?
Austrian author and literary editor (1901-1983)
When was Otto Basil born?
Otto Basil was born on 24 December 1901 in Vienna.
When did Otto Basil die?
Otto Basil died on 19 February 1983 in Vienna.
What was Otto Basil's occupation?
Otto Basil was a literary editor, journalist, writer, science fiction writer and critic.
What nationality was Otto Basil?
Otto Basil was Austrian.
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