See also: 1947 in literature, other events of 1948, 1949 in literature, list of years in literature.
Events
New books
Births
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January 1 - Lynn Abbey, writer
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February 5 - Christopher Guest, actor, writer, director, composer
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February 28 - Mike Figgis, director, writer, composer
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February 29 - Patricia A. McKillip, author of fantasy and science fiction novels
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March 17 - William Gibson, writer
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April 4 - Dan Simmons, American author of science fiction, horror and fantasy
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April 28 - Terry Pratchett, English fantasy author
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September 20 - George R. R. Martin, fantasy writer
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October 17 - Robert Jordan, fantasy writer
Deaths
Awards