Lester del Rey

American science fiction author (1915–1993).

Born June 2nd, 1915 in Saratoga Township. [ref]

Died May 10th, 1993 at 77 years old in New York City. [ref]

Occupations
editor, journalist, literary critic, novelist, science fiction writer, writer
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson