H. Beam Piper: A Biography

by John F. Carr

Book Overview

H. Beam Piper is one of science fiction's most enigmatic writers. In 1946 Piper appeared seemingly from out of nowhere, already at the top of his form. He published a number of memorable short stories in the premier science fiction magazine of the time, Astounding Science Fiction, under legendary editor John W. Campbell. Piper quickly became friends with many of the top writers of the day, including Lester Del Rey, Fletcher Pratt, Robert...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786477318
• ISBN13: 9780786477319
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher