Gary Westfahl
Gary Westfahl, who is now a Professor Emeritus at the University of La Verne, is the author, editor, or co-editor of 30 books, all but one about science fiction and fantasy; he has also published hundreds of articles and reviews in books, magazines, and websites. In 2003, he received the Science Fiction Research Association's Pilgrim Award for his lifetime contributions to science fiction and fantasy scholarship.