Lester del Rey
Lester del Rey
Author • Introduction2 June 1915 – 10 May 199331
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Lester del Rey was born Leonard Knapp in Saratoga, Minnesota, the son of poor sharecroppers of partly Spanish ancestry. His mother died shortly after his birth, and he managed to complete high school and two years at George Washington University before dropping out for economic reasons. He started…
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Science Fiction Fiction Space Opera Hard Sci-Fi Essays
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Cameron Hall (pseud.), Charles Satterfield (pseud.), Edson McCann (pseud.), Erik Van Lhin (pseud.), John Alvarez (pseud.), Kenneth Wright (pseud.), Leonard Knapp (birthname), Marion Henry (pseud.), Philip James (pseud.), Philip St John (pseud.), Philip St. John (pseud.), Ramon F. Alvarez-del Rey (pseud.), Wade Kaempfert (pseud.), Lester Del Rey, lester del reyFeatured Works
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What is Lester del Rey best known for?
Lester del Rey is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the science fiction genre, particularly as an editor and publisher who helped shape the field during its formative years. He was instrumental in the development of Del Rey Books, a prominent imprint for science fiction and fantasy.
Did Lester del Rey write under other names?
Yes, Lester del Rey used several pseudonyms throughout his career, including Cameron Hall, Charles Satterfield, Edson McCann, Erik Van Lhin, and John Alvarez, often for stories published in different magazines or to distinguish between various types of work.