Joe R. Lansdale

Joe Richard Lansdale (born October 28, 1951) is an American writer and martial arts instructor. A prose writer in a variety of genres, including Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense, he has also written comic books and screenplays. Several of his novels have been adapted for film and television. He is the winner of the British Fantasy Award, the American Horror Award, the Edgar Award, and eleven Bram Stoker Awards.

Joe R. Lansdale
At home in East Texas
BornJoe Richard Lansdale
(1951-10-28) October 28, 1951
Gladewater, Texas, U.S.
Pen nameRay Slater, Brad Simmons, Jack Buchanan
Occupation
  • Writer
  • author
  • martial arts instructor
GenreHorror, mystery, western, adventure, crime
Literary movementSplatterpunk
Notable works
SpouseKaren
ChildrenKasey and Keith
Website
joerlansdale.com
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