Wilson Tucker (writer)
Wilson Tucker | |
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| Born | Arthur Wilson Tucker November 23, 1914 Deer Creek, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 2006 (aged 91) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Pen name | Bob Tucker, Hoy Ping Pong |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Period | 1932–2006 (as fan) |
| Genre | Science fiction, mystery |
| Notable works | |
Arthur Wilson "Bob" Tucker (November 23, 1914 – October 6, 2006) was an American author who became well known as a writer of mystery, action adventure, and science fiction under the name Wilson Tucker.
Tucker was also a prominent member of science fiction fandom, who wrote extensively for fanzines under the name Bob Tucker, a family nickname bestowed in childhood (his own mispronunciation of the nickname "Bub"). He became a prominent analyst and critic of the field, as well as the coiner of such terms as "space opera".