Author: Tom Shippey
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192803818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
A collection of classic science fiction short stories features tales by H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, Frederik Pohl, Clifford Simak, Brian Aldiss, Ursala K. LeGuin, and many others. Edited by the author of The Road to Middle-Earth. 20,000 first printing.
The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories
Author: Tom Shippey
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192803818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
A collection of classic science fiction short stories features tales by H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, Frederik Pohl, Clifford Simak, Brian Aldiss, Ursala K. LeGuin, and many others. Edited by the author of The Road to Middle-Earth. 20,000 first printing.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192803818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
A collection of classic science fiction short stories features tales by H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, Frederik Pohl, Clifford Simak, Brian Aldiss, Ursala K. LeGuin, and many others. Edited by the author of The Road to Middle-Earth. 20,000 first printing.
The Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz
Author: Johann Valentin Andreae
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
The Chymical Wedding is an allegoric story divided into Seven Days, or Seven Journeys, and which tells us how Christian Rosenkreuz was invited to go to a wonderful castle full of miracles, in order to assist the Chymical Wedding of the king and the queen. The story is symbolic of alchemy, the Sacred Marriage being the goal.
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
The Chymical Wedding is an allegoric story divided into Seven Days, or Seven Journeys, and which tells us how Christian Rosenkreuz was invited to go to a wonderful castle full of miracles, in order to assist the Chymical Wedding of the king and the queen. The story is symbolic of alchemy, the Sacred Marriage being the goal.
Great Tales of the Golden Age of Science Fiction
Author:
Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780883657720
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The nine outstanding short novels in this collection of bestselling authors are as relevant today as when they first appeared during the l940's. These representative works by Theodore Sturgeon, Jack Williamson, Isaac Asimov, A.E. van Vogt, Ross Rocklynne, Lester del Rey, A. Bertam Chandler, T.L. Sherred and C.L. Moore are some of the best short science fiction novels of any time. $22.95 value.
Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780883657720
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
The nine outstanding short novels in this collection of bestselling authors are as relevant today as when they first appeared during the l940's. These representative works by Theodore Sturgeon, Jack Williamson, Isaac Asimov, A.E. van Vogt, Ross Rocklynne, Lester del Rey, A. Bertam Chandler, T.L. Sherred and C.L. Moore are some of the best short science fiction novels of any time. $22.95 value.
Battlefield Earth
Author: L. Ron Hubbard
Publisher: Galaxy Press LLC
ISBN: 1592123422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1578
Book Description
Sadistic Aliens... ...Man is an endangered species. Is it the end of the world or the rebirth of a new one? In the year A.D. 3000, Earth is a dystopian wasteland. The great cities stand crumbling as a brutal reminder of what we once were. When the Psychlos invaded, all the world’s armies mustered little resistance against the advanced alien weapons. Now, the man animals serve one purpose. Do the Psychlos’ bidding or face extinction. One man, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, has a plan. They must learn about the Psychlos and their weapons. He needs the other humans to follow him. And that may not be enough. Can he outwit his Psychlo captor, Terl? The fate of the Galaxy lies on the Battlefield of Earth. Get it now. “Pulse-pounding mile-a-minute sci-fi action-adventure that does not stop. It is a masterpiece of popular adventure science fiction.” —Brandon Sanderson “Battlefield Earth is like a 12-hour ‘Indiana Jones’ marathon. Non-stop and fast-paced. Every chapter has a big bang-up adventure.” —Kevin J. Anderson (co-author of the Dune Sagas) “Over 1,000 pages of thrills, spills, vicious aliens and noble humans. I found Battlefield Earth un-put-downable.” —Neil Gaiman
Publisher: Galaxy Press LLC
ISBN: 1592123422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1578
Book Description
Sadistic Aliens... ...Man is an endangered species. Is it the end of the world or the rebirth of a new one? In the year A.D. 3000, Earth is a dystopian wasteland. The great cities stand crumbling as a brutal reminder of what we once were. When the Psychlos invaded, all the world’s armies mustered little resistance against the advanced alien weapons. Now, the man animals serve one purpose. Do the Psychlos’ bidding or face extinction. One man, Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, has a plan. They must learn about the Psychlos and their weapons. He needs the other humans to follow him. And that may not be enough. Can he outwit his Psychlo captor, Terl? The fate of the Galaxy lies on the Battlefield of Earth. Get it now. “Pulse-pounding mile-a-minute sci-fi action-adventure that does not stop. It is a masterpiece of popular adventure science fiction.” —Brandon Sanderson “Battlefield Earth is like a 12-hour ‘Indiana Jones’ marathon. Non-stop and fast-paced. Every chapter has a big bang-up adventure.” —Kevin J. Anderson (co-author of the Dune Sagas) “Over 1,000 pages of thrills, spills, vicious aliens and noble humans. I found Battlefield Earth un-put-downable.” —Neil Gaiman
The Best Science Fiction Stories of H. G. Wells
Author: H. G. Wells
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486825604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Complete text of The Invisible Man plus 17 short stories, including "The Crystal Egg," "Aepyornis Island," "The Strange Orchid," "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," and "A Dream of Armageddon."
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486825604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Complete text of The Invisible Man plus 17 short stories, including "The Crystal Egg," "Aepyornis Island," "The Strange Orchid," "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," and "A Dream of Armageddon."
The First Omni Book of Science Fiction
Author: Ellen Datlow
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 9780821713198
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Stories deal with the discovery of extraterrestrials, people turned into trees, new religions, alien talk show hosts, brain stimulation addicts, future race cars, androids, and alternate universes.
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 9780821713198
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
Stories deal with the discovery of extraterrestrials, people turned into trees, new religions, alien talk show hosts, brain stimulation addicts, future race cars, androids, and alternate universes.
The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction
Author: George Mann
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
A collection of short fiction and novellas showcases the work of such popular science fiction writers as Alastair Reynolds, Stephen Baxter, and John Meaney.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
A collection of short fiction and novellas showcases the work of such popular science fiction writers as Alastair Reynolds, Stephen Baxter, and John Meaney.
Science Fiction
Author: John Clute
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780751302028
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
An encyclopedia of science fiction magazines, authors, classic titles, graphic works, genre films and television programs, and the effect history has played in relation to this genre.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780751302028
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
An encyclopedia of science fiction magazines, authors, classic titles, graphic works, genre films and television programs, and the effect history has played in relation to this genre.
The Best Japanese Science Fiction Stories
Author: John L. Apostolou
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japanese fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Contains English translations of thirteen Japanese science fiction stories, written since the 1960s.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Japanese fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Contains English translations of thirteen Japanese science fiction stories, written since the 1960s.
Science Fiction Stories
Author: Edward Blishen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780753410189
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This collection of the very best in science fiction writing includes work by pioneers such as Jules Verne and H.G. Wells alongside that of modern masters such as Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke and Ursula Le Guin.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780753410189
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This collection of the very best in science fiction writing includes work by pioneers such as Jules Verne and H.G. Wells alongside that of modern masters such as Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke and Ursula Le Guin.