Gerald Heard

(August 6, 1889 – August 14, 1971)

Henry FitzGerald Heard, commonly called Gerald Heard, was a British-born American historian, science writer, public lecturer, educator, and philosopher.

He wrote many articles and over 35 books. His most popular work of fiction probably was A Taste for Honey (1941).

His most popular genre book probably was The Riddle of the Flying Saucers (aka Is Another World Watching?) in 1950.

Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 1953 — Westercon 6

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Person

1889—1971

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