Vol Molesworth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 October 1924 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 14 July 1964 (aged 39) |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Years active | c. 1940–1964 |
| Relatives | Voletaire Molesworth Sr. (father) |
Voltaire "Vol" Molesworth (18 October 1924 – 14 July 1964) was an Australian writer, academic and publisher. He was a pioneer of both science fiction writing and fan conventions in Australia.
Personal life edit
Molesworth was born on 18 October 1924, the son of Ivy (née Vick) and Voltaire Molesworth. His father, a journalist and member of parliament, died in 1934.[1]
In 1963, Molesworth joined the University of New South Wales Business School as a Ph.D. candidate and senior tutor.
Molesworth died on 14 July 1964 at the age of 39.[3]
Writing edit
According to Steven Paulsen, Molesworth was a pioneer[4]
Bibliography edit
- Ape of God (1943), science fiction novel, Currawong Press
- Monster At Large (1943), science fiction novel, Currawong Press
- The Stratosphere Patrol Radio
- Spaceword Ho!
- The Three Rocketeers
- Wolfblood
- Blind They Fly
- Let There be Monsters
- Arkaroo (1952–1953)
References edit
- ^ Spearitt, Peter (1986). "Voltaire Molesworth (1889–1934)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Melbourne University Press.
- ^ "Vol Molesworth". AustLit. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Wills, N. R. (11 September 1964). "A Tribute". Tharunka. University of New South Wales.
- ^ Paulsen, Steven (1998). "Molesworth, Vol(taire) (1925–1964)". In Collins, Paul (ed.). The MUP Encyclopedia of Australian Science Fiction & Fantasy. Melbourne University Press. p. 128. ISBN 0522848028.