Draft:Voltaire Molesworth Jr.
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.