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Julie Phillips offers an in‑depth look at the life and works of James Tiptree Jr., the widely respected science‑fiction writer who wrote under a male pseudonym. The biography charts Tiptree's contributions to the genre, her innovative storytelling, and her complex personal identity. It also contextualizes her influence on LGBTQ literature and feminist discourse.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Memoir/Professional Memoir
Authors: Julie Phillips
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