Lawrence "Larry" Eisenberg (1919–2018) was an American biomedical engineer and science fiction author whose creative output spanned several decades. Balancing a professional career in science with a passion for writing, Eisenberg became a contributor to some of the mid-20th century's most prominent speculative fiction publications. His work frequently bridged the gap between scientific discipline and imaginative storytelling.
Eisenberg is perhaps best remembered for his short story "What Happened to Auguste Clarot?", which was featured in Harlan Ellison's seminal 1967 science fiction anthology, Dangerous Visions. His short fiction also appeared regularly in leading genre periodicals of the era, including The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Galaxy Science Fiction, and Asimov's Science Fiction. Many of his pieces were subsequently selected for prestigious anthologies, such as Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century and Great Science Fiction By the World's Great Scientists.
Beyond his science fiction prose, Eisenberg was a prolific writer of light verse. He had a strong affinity for limericks and, in his later years, became a beloved fixture in the digital pages of The New York Times, where he regularly contributed topical poems to the comments sections of various articles. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 99, leaving behind a unique legacy that united scientific inquiry with literary playfulness.
