The 39th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: John W. Campbell, Jr. (vol. 2)

The 39th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: John W. Campbell, Jr. (vol. 2)
Author: John W. Campbell Jr
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2018-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479438049

John Wood Campbell, Jr. (1910–1971) was an American science fiction writer and editor. As editor of Astounding Science Fiction (later renamed Analog Science Fiction and Fact) from late 1937 until his death, he is generally credited with shaping the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Isaac Asimov called Campbell "the most powerful force in science fiction ever, and for the first ten years of his editorship he dominated the field completely." Included in this volume are 12 of his classic novels and stories: THE ELECTRONIC SIEGE THE LAST EVOLUTION SPACE RAYS BEYOND THE END OF SPACE THE BATTERY OF HATE ATOMIC POWER THE IRRELEVANT THE MIGHTIEST MACHINE CONQUEST OF THE PLANETS BLINDNESS THE ESCAPE ELIMINATION If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 34th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: C.M. Kornbluth

The 34th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: C.M. Kornbluth
Author: C.M. Kornbluth
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 868
Release: 2016-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479420409

Cyril M. Kornbluth (1923–1958) was an American science fiction author and a notable member of the Futurians. He wrote prolifically during his short lifetime, and produced a remarkable body of work. This volume is the largest ebook collection of his work ever assembled. It includes: TIME BUM TAKEOFF THE SYNDIC THE ALTAR AT MIDNIGHT CRISIS! THE GOLDEN ROAD KAZAM COLLECTS THE LUCKIEST MAN IN DENV MAKE MINE MARS THE MARCHING MORONS THE REVERSIBLE REVOLUTIONS SHARK SHIP THE ADVENTURER WITH THESE HANDS THE WORDS OF GURU THE NAKED STORM THIRTEEN O'CLOCK THE CITY IN THE SOFA THE ROCKET OF WHAT SORGHUM SAYS If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 45th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: P. Schuyler Miller, Vol. 2

The 45th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: P. Schuyler Miller, Vol. 2
Author: P. Schuyler Miller
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2018-05-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479416096

P. (Peter) Schuyler Miller (1912-1974) was a technical writer with an MSc in chemistry, as well as a critic, amateur archaeologist, and author. He reviewed science fiction works in Astounding Science-Fiction from 1945 until 1975. He accumulated one of the largest private collections of science fiction books in his day (roughly 8,000 hardcovers and paperbacks). In 1963 he was presented with a special Hugo for his reviewing. He began as an author of fiction at 18 years old (“The Red Plague,” 1930) and was one of the more popular and accomplished SF pulp writers of the 1930s. This volume collects 22 classic works: Man’s Question The Red Plague Dust of Destruction The Man from Mars The Arrhenius Horror Tetrahedra of Space Through the Vibrations Cleon of Yzdral The Red Spot of Jupiter The Duel on the Asteroid Jeremiah Jones, Alchemist The Forgotten Man of Space The Titan The Atom Smasher The Pool of Life The People of the Arrow The Ultimate Image The Facts of Life John Cawder’s Wife Plane and Fancy Ship-in-a-Bottle Ghost If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 54th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: George O. Smith (Vol. 2)

The 54th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: George O. Smith (Vol. 2)
Author: George O. Smith
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2022
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479479276

This volume of Wildside Press's Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK® series assembles a second volume of George O. Smith's classic science fiction short stories. Here are— “Rat Race” “Alien” “Vocation” “The Answer” “Blind Time” “The Impossible Pirate” “Calling the Empress” “Fine Feathers” “Circle of Confusion” “Identity” “Lost Art” “The Fixer” “The Incredible Invasion” “Trouble Times Two” If you enjoy this volume of Wildside Press's best-selling MEGAPACK® series, search your favorite ebook store for more than 400 more volumes, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries, westerns, romance, and many, many more subjects!

The 37th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: John W. Campbell, Jr. (vol. 1)

The 37th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: John W. Campbell, Jr. (vol. 1)
Author: John W. Campbell Jr.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 887
Release: 2017-12-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479428701

John Wood Campbell, Jr. (1910–1971) was an American science fiction writer and editor. As editor of Astounding Science Fiction (later renamed Analog Science Fiction and Fact) from late 1937 until his death, he is generally credited with shaping the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Isaac Asimov called Campbell "the most powerful force in science fiction ever, and for the first ten years of his editorship he dominated the field completely." Included in this volume are ten of his classic novels and stories: WHEN THE ATOMS FAILED THE METAL HORDE PIRACY PREFERRED SOLARITE THE BLACK STAR PASSES ISLANDS OF SPACE INVADERS FROM THE INFINITE THE VOICE OF THE VOID THE DERELICTS OF GANYMEDE If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

Before the Golden Age

Before the Golden Age
Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 287
Release: 1975
Genre: Short stories, English
ISBN: 9780860078623

Golden Age Sci-Fi Series – Malcolm Jameson 17 Book Collection

Golden Age Sci-Fi Series – Malcolm Jameson 17 Book Collection
Author: Malcolm Jameson
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2024-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Malcolm Jameson's 'Golden Age Sci-Fi Series' is a seminal collection of 17 books that epitomize the golden age of science fiction literature. Known for his vivid storytelling and imaginative world-building, Jameson's works take readers on thrilling journeys through space, exploring themes of technology, humanity, and the unknown. His prose is engaging and filled with a sense of wonder, making it a must-read for fans of classic science fiction. Each book in the collection showcases Jameson's mastery of the genre and his ability to transport readers to new and exciting worlds. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for creating compelling characters, Jameson's writing is both thought-provoking and entertaining. It is evident that Jameson's passion for science fiction shines through in every page, making this collection a standout in the genre. Fans of classic science fiction will appreciate the depth and breadth of Malcolm Jameson's 'Golden Age Sci-Fi Series,' as it offers a compelling glimpse into the imagination of one of the genre's most influential authors.

Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature

Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature
Author: M. Keith Booker
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0810878844

The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature is a useful reference to the broad and burgeoning field of science fiction literature. Science fiction literature has gained immensely in critical respect and attention, while maintaining a broad readership. However, despite the fact that it is a rapidly changing field, contemporary science fiction literature also maintains a strong sense of its connections to science fiction of the past, which makes a historical reference of this sort particularly valuable as a tool for understanding science fiction literature as it now exists and as it has evolved over the years. The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction in Literature covers the history of science fiction in literature through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries including significant people; themes; critical issues; and the most significant genres that have formed science fiction literature. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this subject.

The Science Fiction Handbook

The Science Fiction Handbook
Author: M. Keith Booker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2009-03-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781444310351

The Science Fiction Handbook offers a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the literary world's most fascinating genres. Includes separate historical surveys of key subgenres including time-travel narratives, post-apocalyptic and post-disaster narratives and works of utopian and dystopian science fiction Each subgenre survey includes an extensive list of relevant critical readings, recommended novels in the subgenre, and recommended films relevant to the subgenre Features entries on a number of key science fiction authors and extensive discussion of major science fiction novels or sequences Writers and works include Isaac Asimov; Margaret Atwood; George Orwell; Ursula K. Le Guin; The War of the Worlds (1898); Starship Troopers (1959); Mars Trilogy (1993-6); and many more A 'Science Fiction Glossary' completes this indispensable Handbook