Tom Swift is the main character of six series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention, and technology. First published in 1910, the series totals more than 100 volumes. The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book packaging firm. Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis. Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". The 33 volumes of the second series use the pseudonym Victor Appleton II for the author. For this series, and some of the later series, the main character is "Tom Swift Jr." New titles have been published as recently as 2007. Most of the various series emphasized Tom's inventions. The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic.
About Tom Swift
Television series about a billionaire inventor who finds himself caught up in a sci-fi conspiracy after the shocking disappearance of his father. It serves as a spin off the CW's Nancy Drew series.
Achievement of Tom Swift
The show's pilot episode is titled, "...And the Liftoff to Saturn." It was produced in collaboration between CBS Studios and Fake Empire.
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