Walter Kubilius
Encyclopedia
Walter Kubilius was an American science fiction
(short fiction) writer
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He was a member of the influential science fiction fandom
club Futurians
, previously a co-founder of the "Edison Science Club" which later became "International Cosmos Science Club" (ICSC) and continued to exist under other names.
His style was characterized as "pedestrian, out-at-the-elbows prose" by James Blish
.
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...
(short fiction) writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
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He was a member of the influential science fiction fandom
Science fiction fandom
Science fiction fandom or SF fandom is a community or "fandom" of people actively interested in science fiction and fantasy and in contact with one another based upon that interest...
club Futurians
Futurians
The Futurians were a group of science fiction fans, many of whom became editors and writers as well. The Futurians were based in New York City and were a major force in the development of science fiction writing and science fiction fandom in the years 1937-1945.-Origins of the group:As described...
, previously a co-founder of the "Edison Science Club" which later became "International Cosmos Science Club" (ICSC) and continued to exist under other names.
His style was characterized as "pedestrian, out-at-the-elbows prose" by James Blish
James Blish
James Benjamin Blish was an American author of fantasy and science fiction. Blish also wrote literary criticism of science fiction using the pen-name William Atheling, Jr.-Biography:...
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Works
- 1941. Caridi Shall Not Die!
- 1941. The Unusual Case
- 1942. Atrakin and the Man
- 1942. Galactic Ghost
- 1942. Parrots of Venus
- 1942. Remember Me, Kama!
- 1942. The Day Has Come
- 1943. Journey's End
- 1944. A Handful of Stars
- 1951. Eternal Earthling
- 1951. The Gray Cloud
- 1951. The Other Side, reprinted in "Best Of" anthologies
- 1951. Turn Backward, O Time!
- 1951. Ultimate Purpose
- 1952. Go to the Ant
- 1952. Second Chance
- 1952. Solution Vital
- 1953. Secret Invasion