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| Author | Lester del Rey (as Philip St. John) |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Alex Schomburg |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | The John C. Winston Company |
Publication date | 1952 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 207 (first edition) |
Rocket Jockey is a juvenile science fiction novel by Philip St. John (a pseudonym of American writer Lester del Rey) with cover illustration by Alex Schomburg. The story follows the heroic efforts of young man Jerry Blaine in his efforts to win the famous rocket race, the Armstrong Classic. Rocket Jockey is a part of the Winston Science Fiction set, a series of juvenile novels which have become famous for their influence on young science fiction readers and their exceptional cover illustrations by award-winning artists.