James D. Nicoll

James D. Nicoll is a Canadian science fiction writer and critic known for his contributions to the genre and for his insightful reviews.


"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary."
James D. Nicoll