At various times, Raymond F. Jones has lived in Utah, Nevada, Arizona,New Mexico and Texas, thereby enabling him to describe the mountain-westcommunity, which is the scene of his newest science fiction book, withsureness and insight. He also has a rich scientific background, whichincludes training in the fields of radio operating, and electronicengineering, followed by meteorological work with the United StatesWeather Bureau. To this kaleidoscope of places and things, Mr. Jones hasadded another facet, that of "a spare-time writer" and has managed toproduce eight books, something over one hundred magazine stories,articles and novelettes. This is his third Winston book.
The author was born in Salt Lake City where he is presently living, andattended the University of Utah. He is now working as a researcher witha historical society which possesses the world's largest collection ofmicrofilm copies of ancient documents and records. These documents havebeen gathered from all parts of Europe and the United States, and Mr.Jones is enjoying this new environment.
Mr. Jones describes the theme of THE YEAR WHEN STARDUST FELL in thisway: "It is the portrayal of the unending conflict between ignorance andsuperstition on one hand, and knowledge and cultural enlightenment onthe other as they come into conflict with each other during anunprecedented disaster brought on by the forces of nature."
Coinciding with the surge of interest in all of science, this book willgive the reader a real appreciation of the role of the scientist.
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_The Editors_
Cecile Matschat, editor of the Winston Science Fiction series, isrecognized as one of this country's most skilful writers and editors.She has sixteen books to her credit, including the highly praised_Suwannee River_ in the "Rivers of America" series. Nationally known asa lecturer, an artist of great ability, Cecile Matschat is also anexpert historian. With this varied background, she is perfectly suitedto select top science fiction authors and books to make this a balancedand well-rounded series.
Carl Carmer, consulting editor, holds an outstanding position in theliterary world. Author of _Stars Fell on Alabama_, he now edits thepopular "Rivers of America" series. Other of his books are _GeneseeFever_, _For the Rights of Men_, _Listen for a Lonesome Drum_, and_Windfall Fiddle_.