Nathaniel's father and a hotel owner in Hawaii. He shares his son's initial snobbish and arrogant traits, condemning Nathaniel's transformation. His rigid attitude ultimately pushes Nathaniel to reject his old life and pursue his own path.
Bud Williams, Jr. is an ex-astronaut who explains Stony Stevenson's mission with television reporter Walter Gesundheit. He recalls his own difficulty describing Mars, saying it was like his driveway back home. His account helps establish why the mission planners think a poet such as Stony may be better able to describe the Chrono-Synclastic Infundibulum.
Bob Elliott has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Signature works include Author! Author!, B.C. A Special Christmas, Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
