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Lester del Rey
Lester del Rey

Lester del Rey was an American science fiction author known for his imaginative and diverse science fiction themes, including space exploration, time travel, and futuristic worlds. His writing career began in the 1930s and had a profound impact on the science fiction genre. more

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