Frederik Pohl was one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time, with a career that spanned 7 decades (and won him every major award in the field). Included are ten of his classic novels and short stories:<P> PLAGUE OF PYTHONS<BR> THE DAY OF THE BOOMER DUKES<BR> MY LADY GREENSLEEVES<BR> THE TUNNEL UNDER THE WORLD<BR> PYTHIAS<BR> SEARCH THE SKY (written with C. M. Kornbluth)<BR> THE HATED ...
"A droll, delightful taradiddle of tales, anecdotes, and facts about the consuption of liquor in America, and who did what to block that booze from the Rock called Plymouth to the 'rock' called Prohibition. Chidsey, who has written many books, has seldom hit the hilarity gong as he has in this one; and under his wit and irony lurks a serious intent that is just relevant enough to ponder when the fun's over…" – Publishers Week ...
Edgar Pangborn (1909-1976) was an American writer of science fiction, mysteries, and historical fiction. He wrote numerous stories for the pulp detective and mystery magazines, always under pseudonyms, and it was not until the early 1950s that Edgar «suddenly appeared» within the science fiction and mystery fields, publishing a string of high-quality, high-profile stories under his own name in prominent magazines. This volume collects 3 of his n ...
The third volume of Wildside Press's ongoing Murray Leinster series presents 15 more classic stories. Leinster was the pen name for William F. Jenkins (1896-1975), one of the great magazine writers of the 20th Century. This collection spans 6 decades and touches on most of the genres in which he worked: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, adventure, and war. Best of all, this is the first time 8 of the stories have ever been reprinted! Inclu ...
In the hideous aftermath of the atomic sunburst, the people of Sorrel Park had been written off. Now they were nothing but a kind of human garbage, festering and hopeless. <P>In the center of town lived the worst of them – and by far the most dangerous. A new breed of children, possessed of terrifying supernormal powers. A race of monsters bred out of the sunburst. <P>And if they ever broke loose, they could destroy the world… ...
This brand new collection of E.C. Tubb's clsasic short stories presents 3 long tales sure to thrill readers: «Talk Not at All,» «Subtle Victory,» and «The touch of Reality.» From the author of the classic Dumarest of Terra saga! ...
It should be a routine mission for Space Academy Cadets Raymond Hunt and Longwood Jan. Fly their System Guard scout ship to an asteroid called the Nugget, pick up Doctor Eignbergen and his newest invention from his isolated lab, and ferry him back to Earth-what could go wrong? When Doctor Eignbergen shows Hunt and Jan what he and his assistant have been working on for the past ten years, they can hardly believe it: a time machine! Along with res ...
Sam Merwin, Jr. (1910-1996) is one of those great «lost» authors. Equally adept and mystery and science fiction, he produced a significant body of work in both fields. In fact, this volume adds as a bonus two of his classic mystery stories, in addition to a selection of 7 science fiction stories. Included are:<P> JUDAS RAM<BR> THE AMBASSADOR<BR> THE FINAL FIGURE<BR> REEL LIFE FILMS<BR> A WORLD APART<BR> ...
