Martin H. Greenberg

For the editor and founder of Gnome Press, see Martin Greenberg. For the translator, see Martin Greenberg (poet).

Martin H. Greenberg
Born	March 1, 1941(1941-03-01) South Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Died	June 25, 2011(2011-06-25) (aged 70) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Nationality	United States
Occupation	University professor, speculative fiction anthologist and writer

Martin Harry Greenberg (March 1, 1941 – June 25, 2011^[1]) was an American speculative fiction anthologist and writer.

Biography

Dr. Martin H. Greenberg was born March 1, 1941, to Max and Mae Greenberg in South Miami Beach, Florida. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami, a doctorate in Political Science from the University of Connecticut in 1969, and taught at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, from 1975 until 1996.^[2] His first anthology was Political Science Fiction (1974, with Patricia Warrick), intended to be used as a teaching guide,^[2] then continuing with a sequence of educational anthology titles under the series name Through Science Fiction. In the late 1970s Greenberg began partnering with Joseph D. Olander on more conventional science fiction anthologies. Early in his career, Greenberg was sometimes confused with Martin Greenberg (1918– ), publisher of Gnome Press, but the anthologist stated at science fiction conventions and in some of his anthologies that they were no relation. Isaac Asimov suggested that he call himself "Martin H. Greenberg" or "Martin Harry Greenberg" to distinguish him from the other Martin Greenberg.^[2][3]

He shared the 2005 Prometheus Special Award with Mark Tier for the anthologies Give Me Liberty and Visions of Liberty.^[4]

Greenberg typically teamed up with another editor, splitting the duties of story selection, editing, copyright searches, and the handling of author royalties. Major partners include Isaac Asimov (127 anthologies), Charles G. Waugh, Jane Yolen, and Robert Silverberg.

In 2009, he was the recipient of one of the first three Solstice Awards presented by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) in recognition of his contributions to the field of science fiction.^[5]

Greenberg died in Green Bay, Wisconsin on June 25, 2011 from complications of cancer.^[2]

Selected Anthologies

• Sirius: The Dog Star (2004)
• Once Upon a Galaxy (2002)
• Past Imperfect (2001)
• UFOs: The Greatest Stories (1996)
• Dark Love (1995)
• The Further Adventures of The Joker (1990)
• Foundation's Friends (1989)
• Young Extraterrestrials (1984)
• TV: 2000 (1982)
• The Science Fictional Solar System (1979)
• Dawn of Time (1979)

Short story anthologies edited by Martin H. Greenberg

• Amazing Stories: 60 Years of the Best Science Fiction (1985, with Isaac Asimov)
• Werewolves (1988, with Jane Yolen)
• The Further Adventures of Batman (1989)
• Dick Tracy: The Secret Files (1990, with Max Allan Collins)
• The Further Adventures of the Joker (1990)
• Nightmares on Elm Street: Freddy Krueger's Seven Sweetest Dreams (1991)
• The Further Adventures of Batman Volume 2: Featuring the Penguin (1992)
• Xanadu (1992, with Jane Yolen)
• The Further Adventures of Batman Volume 3: Featuring Catwoman (1993)
• The Further Adventures of Superman (1993)
• The Further Adventures of Wonder Woman (1993)
• Xanadu 2 (1993, with Jane Yolen)
• Xanadu 3 (1994, with Jane Yolen)
• Celebrity Vampires (1995)
• Vampire Detectives (1995)
• Adventures of the Batman (1997)
• Legends of the Batman (1997)
• Tales of the Batman (1997)
• Holmes for the Holidays (1998, with Jon L. Lellenberg and Carol-Lynn Waugh)
• Mob Magic (1998, with Brian M. Thomsen)
• Murder Most Feline (2001)
• Further Adventures of Xena: Warrior Princess (2003)
• The Repentant (2003, with Brian M. Thomsen)
• Steampunk'd (DAW, 2010, with Jean Rabe)

References

1. ^ "Martin H. Greenberg (1941-2011)". Locus. Locus. 2011-06-25. http://www.locusmag.com/News/2011/06/martin-greenberg/. Retrieved 2011-06-26. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d} "Anthologist Martin H(arry) Greenberg Dies". SFScope. June 27, 2011. http://sfscope.com/2011/06/anthologist-martin-greenberg-d.html. Retrieved June 28, 2011. 
3. ^ Asimov, Isaac (1980). In Joy Still Felt, 1954-1978. Asimov's Autobiography. 2. New York, NY: Avon. pp. 758. ISBN 0-380-53025-2. 
4. ^ Prometheus Nominees List Locus Index to SF Awards. Retrieved December 8, 2009
5. ^ Nebula Awards Ceremony 2009. Los Angeles, CA: SFWA. 2009. pp. 13. 

External links

• Martin H. Greenberg at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
• Martin H. Greenberg, entry at the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, 3rd edition (draft)
• Works by or about Martin H. Greenberg in libraries (WorldCat catalog)

Persondata
Name	Greenberg, Martin Harry
Alternative names	Martin H. Greenberg
Short description	American university professor, speculative fiction anthologist and writer
Date of birth	1941-03-01
Place of birth	South Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Date of death	2011-06-25
Place of death	Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States