was a Japanese

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, and horror author. His name is alternatively transliterated as Ryō Hammura. While he wrote books as Ryō Hanmura his real name was . He won the first

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for his novel in 1973. He won the

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for his 1975 novel . He won also the 1988

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. One of his novels was the basis of the 1979 film . A series of

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called is loosely based on his novel by the same name.

Works in English translation

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Works

Selected novels

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References

The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction ''The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'' (''SFE'') is an English language reference work on science fiction, first published in 1979. It has won the Hugo Award, Hugo, Locus Award, Locus and BSFA Award, British SF Awards. Two print editions appea ...

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External links

Hanbunko(半文居) Official Web Site (Japanese only)
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