Basil Copper

Basil Copper (1924 – ) is an English writer and former journalist and newspaper editor. He has written over 50 books and scripts. In addition to fantasy and horror, Copper is known for his series of Solar Pons stories continuing the character created by August Derleth, although tensions between Copper and the Estate of August Derleth make further Solar Pons stories unlikely. Copper edited a 1982 two-volume omnibus collection of Derleth's stories ... more

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  • 1924 (age 85 years)

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