Edmond Moore Hamilton (1904–1977) was an American writer who became a prominent figure in the field of science fiction during the mid-twentieth century. Over his decades-long career, Hamilton became highly regarded for his contributions to early speculative fiction, helping to define the themes and style of the era's pulp magazines.\n\nHamilton is best known for writing the majority of the Captain Future stories, a popular space opera series that followed the adventures of Curtis Newton, a brilliant scientist and adventurer. His work on this franchise and other space-faring adventures earned him a dedicated following and cemented his legacy as a pioneer of the space opera subgenre. He remained an active part of the science fiction community until his death in 1977.
