E.E. “Doc” Smith

Edward Elmar Smith, commonly known just E. E. Smith or E.E. “Doc” Smith has been behind the publications of a great number of literally works which included two series publication; Skylark, and The Lensman. His works including thesis research that he undertook during his early varsity education as well as his career as a food engineer, has inspired more literally contributions by different authors. Most of his work has been based on the science fiction genre since he had great interest in interstellar travel. The “Father of Space Opera” as he was known, is revered as the godfather of science fiction. It was not until 1928 when Hugo Gernsback appended “PhD” to Smith’s name for his notable contribution to Amazing that he became known as “Doc” Smith. E.E. “Doc” Smith was born on May 2, 1890 to Fred Jay Smith and Caroline Mills Smith in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He worked as a manual laborer until he suffered a wrist injury at the age of 19 while escaping a fire. He enrolled at the University of Idaho where he went on to receive two degrees in chemical engineering. His death was recorded on August 31, 1985 at the age of 75 at Seaside, Oregon, US.