About: Harvey Jacobs

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Harvey Jay Jacobs (January 7, 1930 – September 23, 2017) was an American author best known for science fiction and fantasy stories, very often with a humorous and/or satirical bent. Born in New York City to Louis, a dentist, and Laura Jacobs, Harvey Jacobs received his BA from Syracuse University and attended Columbia University for graduate studies. Jacobs contributed scripts to Tales from the Darkside and Monsters, both executive produced by George A. Romero. American Goliath, a fictionalized account of the Cardiff Giant hoax, was nominated for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 1998.

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  • Harvey Jay Jacobs (January 7, 1930 – September 23, 2017) was an American author best known for science fiction and fantasy stories, very often with a humorous and/or satirical bent. Born in New York City to Louis, a dentist, and Laura Jacobs, Harvey Jacobs received his BA from Syracuse University and attended Columbia University for graduate studies. Jacobs contributed scripts to Tales from the Darkside and Monsters, both executive produced by George A. Romero. American Goliath, a fictionalized account of the Cardiff Giant hoax, was nominated for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 1998. Jacobs died September 23, 2017 of a bacterial infection after being diagnosed with cancer. Jacobs is survived by his son Adam and his granddaughter, Charlotte Emerson Jacobs. His wife Estelle died on March 27, 2021. For inquiries relating to rights, Adam Jacobs can be contacted adam@adamjacobs.com (en)
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  • Harvey Jay Jacobs (January 7, 1930 – September 23, 2017) was an American author best known for science fiction and fantasy stories, very often with a humorous and/or satirical bent. Born in New York City to Louis, a dentist, and Laura Jacobs, Harvey Jacobs received his BA from Syracuse University and attended Columbia University for graduate studies. Jacobs contributed scripts to Tales from the Darkside and Monsters, both executive produced by George A. Romero. American Goliath, a fictionalized account of the Cardiff Giant hoax, was nominated for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel in 1998. (en)
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