Robert E. Gilbert

Robert E. Gilbert, also known as Robert Ernest Gilbert, was an American science fiction author and illustrator born on May 6, 1924, and died on April 4, 1993. Sources found during this search describe him as both a writer of science fiction and an artist who created magazine covers and interior illustrations.

He is remembered for short fiction from the 1950s, including stories such as Thy Rocks and Rills and Stopover Planet. Reference sources also note that he was active as a fan artist, with work appearing in a range of science fiction fanzines.

What stands out about Gilbert is the blend of words and images in his career. He belonged to a generation of science fiction creators who helped shape the look and feel of the pulp and fan-magazine world, even if they did not become household names.