Philip José Farmer 1918-2009

Peoria Author Philip Jose' Farmer was a prolific author and a supporter of the libraries of Peoria. His many honors include a World Fantasy Life Achievement Award and three Hugos.  

More about him on the links below: 

http://www.pjfarmer.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_José_Farmer#Biography

http://www.pjstar.com/archive/x1749108393/Philip-Jose-Farmer-dead-at-91