G. C. Edmondson facts for kids
G. C. Edmondson was the pen name of Garry Edmondson, a talented science fiction author. His full name was José Mario Garry Ordoñez Edmondson y Cotton. He was born on October 11, 1922, in Washington state and passed away on December 14, 1995, in San Diego, California. During World War II, he served as a U. S. Marine.
About G. C. Edmondson
Garry Edmondson used the name G. C. Edmondson for most of his science fiction books. Authors sometimes use a "pen name" or "working name" when they write different types of stories. Besides science fiction, he also wrote Western novels. For these, he used other pen names like Kelly P. Gast, J. B. Masterson, and Jack Logan.
Edmondson was very good with languages. He could speak six different languages! This skill also allowed him to work as a translator.
His Writing Career
G. C. Edmondson's journey as a science fiction writer began in 1955. His first story appeared in a magazine called Astounding. Over the years, he wrote several novels that became known for their interesting ideas. He often explored themes like time travel and stories set in Latin America.
Some writers, like Gardner Dozois, believe that G. C. Edmondson is an author who should be more widely recognized. They feel his work is important but might not have received as much attention as it deserved.
External Resources
- Biographical information at George C. Willick's SPACEFLIGHT
