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Martin Caidin


Born

in New York, New York, The United States

September 14, 1927


Died

March 24, 1997


Genre

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Thrillers, History


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Martin Caidin was a prolific and controversial writer. Most of his work centered around the adventures of pilots and astronauts. A number of his books were notable for their reasonable, realistic predictions of then-futuristic technology.

Caidin's body of work was prolific and varied, ranging from additional speculative/SF novels such as Marooned, which was made into an acclaimed film and considered a harbinger of the Apollo 13 accident, to a novel based upon the character Indiana Jones. He also wrote many non-fiction books about science, aviation and warfare.

Caidin began writing fiction in 1957. In his career he authored more than 50 fiction and nonfiction books as well as more than 1,000 magazine articles. His best-known novel is Cyborg, wMartin Caidin was a prolific and controversial writer. Most of his work centered around the adventures of pilots and astronauts. A number

Martin Caidin

American author specializing in aeronautics and aviation

Martin Caidin

Born(1927-09-14)September 14, 1927
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1997(1997-03-24) (aged 69)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
OccupationAuthor, screenwriter
GenreMilitary history, science fiction
SpouseDee Dee Caidin[1]

Martin Caidin (September 14, 1927 – March 24, 1997) was an American author, screenwriter, and an authority on aeronautics and aviation.

Caidin began writing fiction in 1957. In his career he authored more than 50 fiction and nonfiction books[2] as well as more than 1,000 magazine articles. His best-known novel is Cyborg, which was the basis for The Six Million Dollar Man franchise. He also wrote numerous works of military history, especially concerning aviation.

Caidin was also an airplane pilot. He bought and restored a 1936 Junkers Ju 52 airplane.

Fiction

Caidin's fiction incorporated future technological advances that were projected to occur, and examined the political and social repercussions o

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