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Howard Wandrei

1909 – 1956

American writer

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About Howard Wandrei

Lived 1909 – 1956 (aged 46). Howard Wandrei was an American writer, science fiction writer and novelist.

Howard Elmer Wandrei (24 September 1909 – 5 September 1956) was a United States artist and writer. He wrote over 200 stories that appeared in the magazines Weird Tales, Astounding, Esquire, Black Mask and others. Wandrei wrote under his own name and as by Robert Coley and H.W. Guernsey.

Wandrei is better remembered for his illustrations, many of which were included in the books of his brother, Donald Wandrei.

Several collections of Wandrei's stories were announced as forthcoming from Arkham House but were not published by Arkham House.

Fedogan & Bremer has published several collections of Wandrei's stories using some of the same titles as the proposed Arkham House publications.

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Works Three Tales (Fedogan & Bremer, 1995) Time Burial (Fedogan & Bremer, 1995) The Last Pin (F & B Mystery, 1996) Saith the Lord (F & B Mystery, 1996) (limited to 250 copies in wrappers; there were also 100 copies hardbound for insertion with the limited edition slipcased state of THE LAST PIN) The Eerie Mr. Murphy (Fedogan & Bremer, 2003)

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Also known as
H. W. Guernsey, Robert Coley, Howard Elmer Wandrei

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Howard Wandrei?

American writer (1909–1956)

When was Howard Wandrei born?

Howard Wandrei was born on 24 September 1909 in Saint Paul.

When did Howard Wandrei die?

Howard Wandrei died on 5 September 1956 in Saint Paul.

What was Howard Wandrei's occupation?

Howard Wandrei was a writer, science fiction writer and novelist.

What nationality was Howard Wandrei?

Howard Wandrei was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Howard Wandrei

· Wikidata: Q5921198

· DBpedia: Howard Wandrei

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