Raymond F. Jones

Raymond F. Jones was an American science fiction and short stories writer. Jones was innovative in exploring concepts such as 3D printing in his story Tools of the Trade, published in 1950. His best-known novel, This Island Earth (1952), was adapted into a feature film by Universal Studios.

Raymond Fisher Jones was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The academic background and early career of Jones are not well documented. His work frequently appeared in magazines such as Thrilling Wonder Stories, Astounding Stories, and Galaxy. In 1941, he published his first story, Test of the Gods, in Astounding Science Fiction.

Over the next three decades, he wrote numerous stories until Death Eternal was published in Fantastic Stories in 1978.

Several of his early short stories, including Noise Level and Black Market, have influenced the science fiction genre and have inspired other writers, such as H. Beam Piper.

Throughout his career, Jones received nominations for prestigious awards, including a Hugo Award nomination for his short story "Rat Race" and a Retro Hugo nomination for "Correspondence Course." His work "The Alien Machine" served as a basis for the novel "This Island Earth," further cementing his reputation as a skilled writer capable of weaving complex science fiction tales.

Jones also contributed to television, with his story The Children's Room being adapted for a 1952 episode of Tales of Tomorrow.

Raymond F. Jones passed away in 1994 in Sandy, Utah.

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