Lester Dent

Lester Dent

Deceased · Born: Oct 12, 1904 · Died: Mar 11, 1959

Personal Details

BornOct 12, 1904 La Plata, Missouri, USA

Biography

Kenneth Robeson, a pen name synonymous with the esteemed publishing house of Street & Smith, was responsible for crafting numerous "dime novels" and pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s.

Lester Dent, a prolific author, penned hundreds of adventure stories for Street & Smith, many of which featured his iconic creation, the illustrious Doc Savage.

For those seeking a comprehensive understanding of Mr. Dent's life, a fine book titled "Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life" by Philip José Farmer is an excellent resource, providing a wealth of information about the author's remarkable journey.

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