author
Waldo T. Boyd
1918–2012
A curious Wisconsin-born writer, Waldo T. Boyd made complex scientific ideas approachable while also exploring speculative fiction. His work spans cryogenics, energy storage, fiber optics, cryptology, robot stories, and the audiobook The Salesman.
1 Audiobook
The Salesman
by Waldo T. Boyd
About the author
Born in Weirgor Township, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, on February 4, 1918, Waldo T. Boyd became known for writing scientific books, articles, and reviews. His subjects included cryogenics, energy storage, fiber optics, oceanology, and computer cryptology.
Boyd also wrote fiction, including robot tales and The Salesman. His writing brought together practical science and imaginative storytelling, often showing how emerging technologies and scientific ideas could connect with everyday life.
He died in Santa Rosa, California, on September 15, 2012, at age 94. Obituary records note that he was a member of the Bahá’í faith.