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The E. E. «Doc» Smith MEGAPACK™ collects 11 works by Smith, including entries in the Lensman, Skylark, Subspace, and Lord Tedric series – in all, more than 1,700 pages of galaxy-spanning adventure! Included are:<P> TRIPLANETARY<BR> FIRST LENSMAN<BR> THE VORTEX BLASTER<BR> THE GALAXY PRIMES<BR> MASTERS OF SPACE<BR> THE SKYLARK OF SPACE<BR> SKYLARK THREE<BR> SPACEHOUNDS OF IPC<BR> SUBSPACE SURVIVORS<BR> TEDRIC<BR> LORD...
| Автор | E. E. "Doc" Smith |
Chester S. Geier (1921-1990) was a U.S. author and editor whose first work, “A Length of Rope” appeared in Unknown in April 1941. Editor Ray Palmer recruited him to write for the Ziff-Davis group of pulp magazines, where he became a frequent contributor to Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures, and less frequently to mystery and western pulps. He published under his own name and several pseudonyms, including Guy Archette, Alexander Blade, P F Costello, Warren Kastel, S M Tenneshaw, Gerald...
| Автор | Chester S. Geier |
Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. (1910-1992) was an American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of “sword and sorcery” fantasy (in fact, he coined the term). Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.<p> This volume...
| Автор | Fritz Leiber |
Carson Napier, first Earthman to reach Venus, had to keep alert every instant of his stay on that world of mist and mystery. For its lands were unmapped, its inhabitants many, varied, and strange, and he had taken an obligation to restore a native princess to her lost homeland… This volume collects the entire “Venus” series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Burroughs (1875-1950) is most famous for his jungle hero, Tarzan, but he created many other series in the science-fantasy and adventure fields. John...
| Автор | Edgar Rice Burroughs |
When the beautiful invaders took over, only Texas fought back! A «different» science fiction novel by award-winning author Richard Wilson. Originally published in 1955, this is a science fiction romp that pokes fun at the B-Movie notion of beautiful alien invaders.<P> Richard Wilson (1920–1987) was a Nebula Award winning American science fiction writer and fan. He was a member of the Futurians (alongside such notables as Isaac Asimov, Donald A. Wollheim, and C.M. Kornbluth). His books...
| Автор | Richard Wilson |
The Second Fritz Leiber MEGAPACK® collects 14 more stories (plus a poem) by the acclaimed creator of the Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser series. Here are adventures in the future, through other dimensions, and across parallel worlds – with plenty of humor, cats, and fun! Included are:<P> A PAIL OF AIR<BR> WHAT'S HE DOING IN THERE?<BR> APPOINTMENT IN TOMORROW<BR> KREATIVITY FOR KATS<BR> A BIT OF THE DARK WORLD<BR> THE DREAMS OF ALBERT MORELAND<BR> ...
| Автор | Fritz Leiber |
Anna Bowman Dodd's 1897 science fiction book – presented as a series of letters from a Swedish nobleman while visiting a socialist republic in America in 2050 – offers a glimpse of a future New York where socialists have eliminated religion, distinctions between the sexes, and mechanized all labor. Amazingly inventive, with intercontinental travel by balloons and pneumatic tubes, as well as many other inventions, this dystopian, anti-socialist work remains fresh and remarkable on many...
| Автор | Anna Bowman Dodd |
Utopia. A community or society possessing highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities. It may be a dream, but it's a dream that has inspired writers for thousands of years. Plato's «Republic» may be the very first utopia presented to a mass audience, but Thomas More coined the term with his 1516 book Utopia (included here), which describes a fictional island society in the Atlantic Ocean. The term (and its antonym, dystopia) quickly entered the English language. And here are 19 other...
| Автор | Samuel Butler |
I’m pleased to continue our Science Fiction Novel MEGAPACK® series with another collection of great SF novels, published originally between 1959 and 2011. Fans of classic science fiction with enjoy this set. A highlight is The Asteroid Murder Case, by the late Arthur Jean Cox, which is based on a story by Ross Rocklin. (See Jean’s introduction for more information). Also included are:<P> Not in Solitude, by Kenneth F. Gantz<BR> First on the Moon, by Jeff Sutton<BR> The Organ...
| Автор | John Boyd |
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> IT'S ALL YOURS<BR> TESTING<BR> ...
| Автор | Sam Merwin Jr. |
This volume assembles 4 novels and 1 short story by acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author Marion Zimmer Bradley. Included are:<P> The Planet Savers<BR> Falcons of Narabedla<BR> Year of the Big Thaw<BR> The Colors of Space<BR> The Door Through Space<P> 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,...
| Автор | Marion Zimmer Bradley |
British author John Russell Fearn was one of the most popular – and prolific – authors of the Golden Age of Science Fiction, selling work to all of the classic American science fiction magazines. Under his own name (and several pseudonyms), his novels and short stories appeared in Astounding Stories, Astonishing Stories, Startling Stories, Amazing Stories – and many more! <P>Included in this volume are 25 of his best works, selected by editor Philip J. Harbottle (who also contributes an...
| Автор | John Russell Fearn |
The Miss Pickerell MEGAPACK™ collects 4 classic young adult science fiction adventures: Miss Pickerell Goes to Mars, Miss Pickerell and the Geiger Counter, Miss Pickerell Goes Undersea, and Miss Pickerell Goes to the Arctic.<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 190+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much...
| Автор | Ellen MacGregor |
C.M. Kornbluth was one of the Futurians (with such luminaries as Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Donald A. Wollheim, etc.) and produced a remarkable body of work until his untimely death at age 35. This volume collects 8 of his classic short stories – the best of his best – plus an introduction and bibliography by Bud Webster. Included are: "The Cosmic Expense Account" "The Adventurer" "The Altar at Midnight" "The Marching Morons" "The Little Black Bag" ...
| Автор | C.M. Kornbluth |
For three years, people on Earth have been subject to the will of the «Passengers»—intangible beings who usurp human bodies temporarily and without warning, and do nothing but play and cause havoc. People being «ridden» are ignored by others, and when they are freed, the experience, by social convention, is ignored by all. When the Passenger leaves the host body, the person is left with no memories of his time being ridden.<P>"Passengers" was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short...
| Автор | Robert Silverberg |
Our second volume of Robert F. Young stories collects 20 great science fiction tales from the pulps and digest magazines. Included are:<P> AN APPLE FOR THE TEACHER<BR> JUNGLE DOCTOR<BR> MORE STATELY MANSIONS<BR> LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE<BR> THE OTHER KIDS<BR> WISH UPON A STAR<BR> ADDED INDUCEMENT<BR> APE’S EYE VIEW<BR> PILGRIMS’ PROJECT<BR> YOUR GHOST WILL WALK<BR> GODDESS IN GRANITE<BR> THE COURTS OF...
| Автор | Robert F. Young |
The «Golden Age of Science Fiction» Megapacks are designed to introduce readers to classic science fiction writers of the 1940s-1960s who might otherwise be forgotten. Floyd L. Wallace (1915-2004) is one such unjustly forgotten author. An engineer by trade, Wallace wrote science fiction (and mysteries) in the 1950s, and worked best at shorter lengths. He only wrote one novel.<P> The Eleventh Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK™ presents 9 classic science fiction stories by this great...
| Автор | F.L. Wallace |
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster, lecturer, and Christian apologist. He held academic positions at both Oxford University (Magdalen College, 1925–1954) and Cambridge University (Magdalene College, 1954–1963). He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Space Trilogy, and for his non-fiction Christian apologetics, such as...
| Автор | Клайв Льюис |
"The Ninth Science Fiction Megapack" contains 27 more works spanning time and space–including 24 stories, 2 interviews, and «A Science Fiction Alphabet.» Fun stuff indeed! Included are:<P> INTERVIEW: DAN SIMMONS, conducted by Darrell Schweitzer<BR> THE SPIRES OF DENON, by Kristine Kathryn Rusch<BR> AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A HOUND DOG, by Brenda W. Clough<BR> FOR I AM A JEALOUS PEOPLE! by Lester del Rey<BR> LUVVER, by Mack Reynolds<BR> FROG...
| Автор | Arthur C. Clarke |
The «Golden Age of Science Fiction» Megapacks are designed to introduce readers to classic science fiction writers of the 1940s-1960s who might otherwise be forgotten. Milton Lesser (1928-2008) is one such unjustly forgotten author. Lesser published a 8 science fiction novels (and more than 100 short stories) under many pseudonyms (as well as his own name) in the 1950s. He found fame in the mystery field writing as Stephen Marlowe – and legally changed his name to Stephen Marlowe!<P> ...
| Автор | Marlowe Stephen |
Chester S. Geier (1921-1990) was a U.S. author and editor whose first work, “A Length of Rope” appeared in Unknown in April 1941. Editor Ray Palmer recruited him to write for the Ziff-Davis group of pulp magazines, where he became a frequent contributor to Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures, and less frequently to mystery and western pulps. He published under his own name and several pseudonyms, including Guy Archette, Alexander Blade, P F Costello, Warren Kastel, S M Tenneshaw, Gerald...
| Автор | Chester S. Geier |
Chester S. Geier (1921-1990) was a U.S. author and editor whose first work, “A Length of Rope” appeared in Unknown in April 1941. Editor Ray Palmer recruited him to write for the Ziff-Davis group of pulp magazines, where he became a frequent contributor to Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures, and less frequently to mystery and western pulps. He published under his own name and several pseudonyms, including Guy Archette, Alexander Blade, P F Costello, Warren Kastel, S M Tenneshaw, Gerald...
| Автор | Chester S. Geier |
Ardath Mayhar is one of the best kept secrets of Texas. Over the course of her career, she published novels, short stories, articles, and more with a unique voice and vision. The Ardath Mayhar MEGAPACK® (originally published as Crazy Quilt: The Best Short Stories of Ardath Mayhar).<P> INTRODUCTION: ARDATH MAYHAR, EAST TEXAS MAGICIAN, by Joe R. Lansdale<BR> FIDO IS A LOVING BEAST<BR> A HARPING OF WATERS<BR> A PAINTERLY EFFECT<BR> THE WEAPON<BR> GRYPHON’S...
| Автор | Ardath Mayhar |
Peter Schuyler Miller (1912–1974) was an American science fiction writer and critic. Miller wrote pulp science fiction beginning in the 1930s, and was considered one of the more popular authors of the period. His work appeared in such magazines as Amazing Stories, Astounding, Comet, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Marvel Tales, Science Fiction Digest, Super Science Stories, Unknown, Weird Tales, and Wonder Stories, among others. This volume includes a terrific selection of his...
| Автор | P. Schuyler Miller |