Bob Olsen:
Science Fiction Technology and Ideas
Alfred Johannes Olsen (b. 1884 - d. 1956), who wrote under the name "Bob Olsen", was an American science fiction writer. He received a masters degree in science from Brown University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He was a mentor and close friend to Ray Bradbury.


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Invention/Technology Source Work (Publication Date)

Aeroplane Baseball
A standard-sized baseball making possible non-standard pitches.

The Educated Pill (1928)

Teleview
A device for seeing at a distance.

The Phantom Teleview (1929)

Televisor
A viewing screen.

The Phantom Teleview (1929)


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