An EDGE Books recommended author

(May 30, 1922 – October 29, 2003) better known by the pen name

, was a leader of the hard science fiction subgenre.

He went to Harvard, graduating with a B.S. in astronomy in 1943. While there he published his first story, "Proof", in the June 1942 issue of Astounding Science Fiction. His further educational background includes an M.Ed. and M.S. in chemistry.

Clement received the 1998 recognition as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). In 1996 he retroactively received a 1946 Hugo Award for his short story "Uncommon Sense".