Hannes Bok
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Hannes Bok (1914 - 1964 April 11) was the pseudonym of an American illustrator and writer of fantasy fiction, mainly of pulp science fiction novels and magazines.
The pseudonym derives from Johann Sebastian Bach (whose name can be rendered both as "Johann S. Bach" and "Johannes Bach"). He was born in Duluth, Minnesota as Wayne Woodard (though occasionally the more common surname name "Woodward" is applied to him). His early career was assisted by Ray Bradbury; he corresponded with Maxfield Parrish.
He is most famously known for his novels Sorceror's Ship and Beyond the Golden Stair, both included in the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series, and his striking wraparound cover for the November 1963 issue of F&SF, illustrating Roger Zelazny's A Rose For Ecclesiastes. He was a member of the Futurians. Hannes Bok won the debut Hugo Award for Best Cover/Professional Artist in 1953.