Edward E. Smith

Edward E. Smith (1890–1965), often called “Doc” Smith, was a pioneering American science fiction writer best known for his space opera novels. Born on May 2, 1890, in Wisconsin, he earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from George Washington University, which earned him his nickname. He worked in the food industry before becoming a full-time writer. His background in science helped him create complex futuristic worl...