Poul Anderson - Orinda Historical Society interview

Name/Title

Poul Anderson - Orinda Historical Society interview

Scope and Content

This is a color video recording of an oral history interview with Poul Anderson, a Orinda resident and award-winning science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction author. The annual Poul Anderson Creative Writing contest was established by the Friends of the Orinda Library in his honor. Mr. Anderson discusses the writing process, science fiction and fantasy genres, his part in founding the Society for Creative Anachronism, life in Orinda, and other topics. Cuts off abruptly at 52:47.

Oral History Details

Interviewee

Anderson, Poul; Kruse, Karen

Interviewer

Elder, Evan; Jenkins, Ann

Other Name

OHS-V-1993-10