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Alan Ryan

Alan Ryan (1943–2011) was an American author and editor best known for his horror writing. He served as a judge for the Film Fantasy Awards and was a member of the National Book Critics Circle. Ryan also regularly contributed to The Washington Post, USA Today, The Smithsonian, and Travel and Leisure, among other publications.

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