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Edmond Hamilton

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Edmond Hamilton

21 October 1904 – 1 February 1977

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Edmond Hamilton was a writer who brought us stories like The Last Man on Earth. He was a master of science fiction, creating worlds that explored the future and the unknown.

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Science Fiction Space Opera Fiction Essays Comics

Also Known As

E. Hamilton, HAMILTON EDMOND, Edmond Moore Hamilton, Edmond Moore 1904-1977 Hamilton, Edmond Edmond Hamilton, Edmond Hamilton, Harry Harrison, John Brunner, Robert Silverberg

Featured Works

Book cover of Young Mutants
Start Here

Young Mutants

Alan Edward Nourse

Book cover of Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

Cordwainer Smith

Book cover of The Golden Years of Science Fiction

The Golden Years of Science Fiction

A. E. van Vogt

Book cover of Fantastic Stories Presents the Weird Tales Super Pack #2

Fantastic Stories Presents the Weird Tales Super Pack #2

Arthur B. Waltermire

Book cover of The Last Man on Earth

The Last Man on Earth

A. E. van Vogt

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Edmond Hamilton best known for?

    Edmond Hamilton is widely recognized as a pioneer of space opera, a subgenre of science fiction. He is particularly noted for his contributions to pulp magazines during the Golden Age of science fiction, often featuring grand adventures across the cosmos.

  • Did Edmond Hamilton write under any other names?

    Edmond Hamilton occasionally used the pseudonym Hugh Davidson for some of his shorter works. He also collaborated with other authors, most notably his wife, Leigh Brackett.