Clifford D. Simak

Clifford D. Simak (1904-1988) was an American science fiction author renowned for pastoral narratives exploring humanity, robots, and the cosmos, with notable works including City, Way Station, and The Big Front Yard. a Nebula Award, the International Fantasy Award for City, and was named SFWA Grand Master in 1977 and a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement recipient.