H. Chandler Elliott
Encyclopedia
Harry Chandler Elliott was a naturalized American
physician and writer of science fiction
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where he received a B.A. in 1930 and a M.A. in 1935. His specialty was neuroanatomy
, which he taught at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. His science fiction stories appeared in the magazines Galaxy Science Fiction
, Beyond Fantasy Fiction
and Astounding. His novel Reprieve from Paradise
was published by Gnome Press
in 1955.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
physician and writer of science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
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Biography
Elliott was educated at the University of TorontoUniversity of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
where he received a B.A. in 1930 and a M.A. in 1935. His specialty was neuroanatomy
Neuroanatomy
Neuroanatomy is the study of the anatomy and organization of the nervous system. In contrast to animals with radial symmetry, whose nervous system consists of a distributed network of cells, animals with bilateral symmetry have segregated, defined nervous systems, and thus we can begin to speak of...
, which he taught at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. His science fiction stories appeared in the magazines Galaxy Science Fiction
Galaxy Science Fiction
Galaxy Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, published from 1950 to 1980. It was founded by an Italian company, World Editions, which was looking to break in to the American market. World Editions hired as editor H. L...
, Beyond Fantasy Fiction
Beyond Fantasy Fiction
Beyond Fantasy Fiction was a US fantasy fiction magazine edited by H. L. Gold, with only ten issues published from 1953 to 1955. The last two issues carried the cover title of Beyond Fiction, but the publication's name for copyright purposes remained as before.Although not a commercial success, it...
and Astounding. His novel Reprieve from Paradise
Reprieve from Paradise
Reprieve from Paradise is a science fiction novel by author H. Chandler Elliott. It was published in 1955 by Gnome Press in an edition of 4,000 copies.-Plot introduction:...
was published by Gnome Press
Gnome Press
Gnome Press was an American small-press publishing company primarily known for publishing many science fiction classics.The company was founded in 1948 by Martin Greenberg and David A. Kyle. Many of Gnome's titles were reprinted in England by Boardman Books...
in 1955.