Wyman Guin

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Wyman Woods Guin (pseudonym: Norman Menasco; March 1, 1915 – February 19, 1989) was an American pharmacologist and advertising executive best known for writing science fiction.

Born in Wanette, Oklahoma, he started publishing during 1950, and gained attention the next year with his novella "[https://archive.org/stream/galaxymagazine-1951-08/Galaxy_1951_08#page/n3/mode/2up Beyond Bedlam]" in Galaxy Science Fiction. He is known best as a short story writer and was associated strongly with Galaxy. He produced only one novel, The Standing Joy.

In 2013, Guin was named as recipient for the Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award at ReaderCon 24.[http://www.sfscope.com/2013/07/wyman-guin-wins-cordwainer-smith-rediscovery-award/ Wyman Guin wins Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award], SF Scope, July 15, 2013