About Robin Hardy
Lived 1952 – 1995 (aged 43). Robin Hardy was a Canadian writer, novelist, editor, science fiction writer, children's writer and poet.
Robin Clarkson Hardy (July 12, 1952 – October 28, 1995) was a Canadian journalist and author.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Ottawa, Ontario, He also wrote numerous young adult, science fiction, mystery and horror novels, primarily under pen names; Call of the Wendigo (1994) was the only novel he published under his own name.
Many of his papers and manuscripts are held by the archives of the New York Public Library.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robin Hardy?
Canadian writer (1952-1995)
When was Robin Hardy born?
Robin Hardy was born on 12 July 1952 in Halifax.
When did Robin Hardy die?
Robin Hardy died on 28 October 1995 in Tonto National Forest.
What was Robin Hardy's occupation?
Robin Hardy was a writer, novelist, editor, science fiction writer, children's writer and poet.
What nationality was Robin Hardy?
Robin Hardy was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Robin Hardy (Canadian writer)
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