Bernard Glemser
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Bernard Glemser, also known under pen-names Robert Crane and Geraline Napier (1908 in London
– April 3, 1990 in New York
) was a writer of fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. He served in the Royal Air Force
as an intelligence officer during World War II
, and then worked in the United States
for the government of Britain
for a few years. Subsequently he devoted himself to writing, and his first novel, Love for Each Other, appeared in 1946.
One of his novels, Girl on the Wing, was made into a movie entitled Come Fly With Me
(then re-issued as The Fly Girls). Glemser also used pen names—as Robert Crane, he wrote science fiction, notably Hero's Walk (1954), and as Geraline Napier, romances. In nonfiction, he wrote Man Against Cancer (1969) based on his interviews with notable cancer researchers.
Glemser's books for children, such as All About the Human Body and All About Biology, were translated into many languages and distributed in Africa
, Asia
, and the Middle East
by UNESCO
.
London
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– April 3, 1990 in New York
New York
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) was a writer of fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. He served in the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
as an intelligence officer during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and then worked in the United States
United States
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for the government of Britain
United Kingdom
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for a few years. Subsequently he devoted himself to writing, and his first novel, Love for Each Other, appeared in 1946.
One of his novels, Girl on the Wing, was made into a movie entitled Come Fly With Me
Come Fly with Me (film)
Come Fly with Me is a 1963 comedy film about three beautiful international airline stewardesses looking for romance and excitement. The film has dramatic or soap opera elements to it, and was a vehicle for glamorizing the jet age and the prestige, adventure and romance that came with being a...
(then re-issued as The Fly Girls). Glemser also used pen names—as Robert Crane, he wrote science fiction, notably Hero's Walk (1954), and as Geraline Napier, romances. In nonfiction, he wrote Man Against Cancer (1969) based on his interviews with notable cancer researchers.
Glemser's books for children, such as All About the Human Body and All About Biology, were translated into many languages and distributed in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, and the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
by UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
.