author
Gene Hunter
A mid-century science-fiction writer and devoted fan, Gene Hunter brought curiosity, wit, and imaginative twists to stories published during the genre’s formative magazine era.
1 Audiobook
Field Trip
by Gene Hunter
About the author
Gene Hunter was a science-fiction fan and professional writer from San Gabriel, California, active mainly in the 1940s and 1950s. He was associated with the Los Angeles Science Fiction Society and became known for frequent letters and commentary in science-fiction fanzines and professional magazines.
Hunter served in the U.S. Navy while remaining active in fandom, including a brief membership in the Fantasy Amateur Press Association. He sold several science-fiction stories between 1948 and 1955, including “Aunt Liz” and “Field Trip,” leaving behind a small but distinctive body of work from the classic magazine period.