TOM NARWID, amateur astronomer, for supplying the photograph which we
used for the endpapers. The scene was taken through his backyard
telescope in Cottonwood, Arizona.
KEVIN ANETSBERGER for preparing Tom's spectacular, multi-colored
original photograph for publication by reducing it to two colors.
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The number of fans of the Starman series is growing each day, and we
appreciate the contributions many of them have made to the project.
Their assistance, encouragement, and technical support have helped to
improve the storyline and scientific accuracy of the Starman adventures.
INTRODUCTION
The Starman Team dedicated its first book, Assault On Mars, to Joseph
Greene, the late author of the Dig Allen series which was the
inspiration for the Starman series. A complimentary copy was sent to
his son Paul, who was moved by the tribute. We then asked Paul to write
an introduction to The Runaway Asteroid. The following is his
response-surely one of the most unusual introductions in any book
anywhere, and one we are privileged to share with our readers.
Dear Dad,
A most remarkable invention is weaving the world together in a way we
never anticipated while you were on Earth, and it netted your writing.
Fans of your books for juveniles, The Digby Allen series, were able to
connect to each other, share their enthusiasm for your novels, and were
inspired to continue the voyage.
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