June 03

John Norman, born John Frederick Lange Jr., is an American author and philosopher best known for his long-running Gor science fantasy series. A professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, he combined classical studies with speculative fiction, creating a unique subgenre. The Gor novels, which began in 1966, explore themes of power, culture, and human nature through a controversial fictional world. Norman’s work has been both praised for its imaginative world-building and critiqued for its exploration of gender dynamics. Beyond fiction, he has written on philosophy and ethics, drawing on his academic background. His prolific career spans over fifty titles, influencing generations of science fiction and fantasy readers.