 |
Raymond F. Jones
Books and Stories
Raymond F. Jones (b. 1915 - d. 1994) was an American science fiction writer, born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah and was an LDS missionary and technical writer. His first story was Test of the Gods, appearing in Astounding Science Fiction in 1941. His best known novel was This Island Earth, which was adapted into the film of the same name by Universal Studios.Select a novel or story title to see the inventions from that work:
Deadly Host, Astounding Science Fiction, 1945
Rider in the Sky, Thrilling Science Fiction, 1973
The Cat and the King, Astounding Science Fiction, 1946
Science Fiction in the News:
You Will Eat The Cookies Made From Plastic... (8/13/2026)
It's A Giant Robot! You Reporters Have Been Warned! (8/11/2026)
Birds Learn To Sing Pictures ala Frank Herbert's Distrans (8/9/2026)
ElectionSim: China's 'Ender's Game' Battle Sim, Or Lem's 'Kingdom In A Box'? (8/7/2026)
Tactile Skin Supplier Map (8/5/2026)
Flock Stymied By 'Adversarial Fashion' (8/3/2026)
Orb Nomad Zero-Emission Electric Aircraft (8/1/2026)
ICE Buys Shock Gloves Like Batman's (7/29/2026)
Factories In The Sky Will Surpass Those Of Earth (7/27/2026)
Sleeper Drones Lie in Wait (7/25/2026)
