1940s Science Fiction 2 - 16 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s
By Isaac Asimov , Philip K. Dick , Ray Bradbury and various authors
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1940s Science Fiction Series: Book 2
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1940s Science Fiction 2 - 16 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s Time Pussy by Isaac Asimov The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown Santa's Return by Philip K. Dick The Wall of Darkness by Arthur C. Clarke And Then—The Silence by Ray Bradbury The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury Birkett's Twelfth Corpse by August Derleth The Black Arts by Philip K. Dick Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak Cry Silence by Fredric Brown The Shape of Things by Ray Bradbury The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett The Visitor by Ray Bradbury The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov
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1940s Science Fiction 2 - 16 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s
- Time Pussy by Isaac Asimov
- The Star Mouse by Fredric Brown
- Santa's Return by Philip K. Dick
- The Wall of Darkness by Arthur C. Clarke
- And Then—The Silence by Ray Bradbury
- The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury
- Birkett's Twelfth Corpse by August Derleth
- The Black Arts by Philip K. Dick
- Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak
- Cry Silence by Fredric Brown
- The Shape of Things by Ray Bradbury
- The Gregory Circle by Murray Leinster
- The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon
- The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett
- The Visitor by Ray Bradbury
- The Magnificent Possession by Isaac Asimov
Author
Author Bio: Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury (1920–2012), one of the most popular science fiction writers in the world, wrote more than five hundred short stories, novels, plays, and poems. He won many awards, including the Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the O. Henry Memorial Award, the Benjamin Franklin Award, the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the PEN Center USA West Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2000, he was the recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.
Author Bio: Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick (1928–1982) published thirty-six science fiction novels and 121 short stories in which he explored the essence of what makes man human and the dangers of centralized power. Toward the end of his life, his work turned toward deeply personal, metaphysical questions concerning the nature of God. Eleven novels and short stories have been adapted to film, notably Blade Runner (based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?), Total Recall, Minority Report, and A Scanner Darkly. The recipient of critical acclaim and numerous awards throughout his career, Dick was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2005, and in 2007 the Library of America published a selection of his novels in three volumes. His work has been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
Author Bio: Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke is considered one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. He is best known for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, for which he also coauthored the screenplay with Stanley Kubrick for the 1968 Academy Award–winning major motion picture. Besides winning a number of Hugo and Nebula awards, he was awarded the Kalinga Prize, a UNESCO award for popularizing science. He was knighted by the British monarchy and is the only science fiction writer to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is an international treasure in many other ways: An article written by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. His books of both fiction and nonfiction have more than one hundred million copies in print worldwide.
Author Bio: Theodore Sturgeon
Theodore Sturgeon (1918–1985) is one of the great figures of the golden age of science fiction. He wrote over two hundred stories, several novels, scripts for film and television (including two of the most famous episodes of the original Star Trek), plays, and dozens of nonfiction reviews and essays. His many literary awards include the Hugo, the Nebula, and the International Fantasy Award. His most famous novel, More Than Human, won serious academic recognition as literature, a rarity amongst science fiction works of the 1950s.
Titles by Author
Author Bio: Murray Leinster
Murray Leinster (1896–1975) was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an award-winning American writer of science fiction and alternate history. He wrote and published over fifteen hundred short stories and articles, fourteen movie scripts, and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays. His first science fiction story, “The Runaway Skyscraper,” appeared in the February 22, 1919 issue of Argosy, and he won a Hugo Award for his 1956 story “Exploration Team.” He was also an inventor, best known for the front-projection process used in special effects. In Virginia, June 27, 2009, was named Will F. Jenkins Day in honor of his achievements in science fiction.
Titles by Author
Author Bio: Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) was born in the Soviet Union and came to the United States in 1923. He earned his PhD in chemistry in 1948, and in 1958 became a full-time writer. His writings include the Foundation Trilogy; I, Robot; Tomorrow’s Children; and numerous works of nonfiction touching on a range of scientific topics. Among his accolades are six Hugo awards, a SFWA Grand Master Award, and high praise from such luminaries as Kurt Vonnegut, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Roddenberry.
Titles by Author
Author Bio: Fredric Brown
Fredric Brown (1906–1972) was the only writer to achieve equal prominence in the mystery and science fiction genres. His first foray into mystery, The Fabulous Clipjoint, won the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Brown was also the acknowledged master of the short short story; the famous collection Nightmares and Geezenstacks demonstrates his consummate mastery of a form limited to no more than five hundred words. His short story “Arena” was the basis of a famed Star Trek episode; “Martians, Go Home!” was adapted for a 1992 film; “The Last Martian” was adapted for Serling’s Twilight Zone and starred Steve McQueen at the start of his career. Brown’s work, more than forty years after his death, is increasingly prominent.
Author Bio: various authors
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Fiction/Science Fiction |
| Runtime: | 11.94 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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