Richard M. (Richard Mace) Elam

Born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 16, 1920, Richard Mace Elam wrote primarily for young readers, often with teenage boys as his audience. Much of his work was science fiction, including stories that appeared in youth publications such as Boys' Life.

Elam’s books include Teen-Age Science Fiction Stories (1952), Young Visitor to Mars (1953), Teen-Age Super Science Stories (1957), Young Stowaways in Space (1960), and Young Visitor to the Moon (1965). His fiction combined space travel, adventure, and youthful ingenuity in an accessible style.

After about 1965, he pursued other interests. He died in Dallas, Texas, on March 15, 2013.