Download or read book The Worlds of If written by Stanley G. Weinbaum and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Worlds of If," author Stanley Weinbaum plays with a concept that has been at the center of countless science fiction tales before and after: how the most minute shifts can alter the past, present and future. In this case, nutty professor Haskel van Manderpootz invents a contraption that allows users to view alternate life paths that might have transpired if they had made different choices along the way.
Download or read book Pygmalion s Spectacles written by Stanley G. Weinbaum and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sci-fi luminary Stanley G. Weinbaum first broke through with the hugely influential story "A Martian Odyssey," one of the first to depict an alien being in a somewhat sympathetic light. Written in 1935, the short tale "Pygmalion's Spectacles" is no less innovative: it centers around the implications of a technology that's surprisingly close to what we now call virtual reality.
Download or read book The Greatest SF Classics of Stanley G Weinbaum written by Stanley G. Weinbaum and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Novels The Black Flame Short Stories A Martian Odyssey Valley of DreamsFlight on TitanParasite Planet The Lotus EatersPygmalion's Spectacles The Worlds of If The IdealThe Planet of DoubtThe Adaptive Ultimate The Red Peri The Mad MoonThe Point of View Redemption CairnThe Circle of Zero Proteus Island GraphThe Brink of Infinity Shifting Seas Tidal Moon Dawn of Flame Green Glow of Death Poems The Last Martian
Download or read book Valley of Dreams written by Stanely G. Weinbaum and published by eStar Books. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to “A Martian Odyssey”, Dick Jarvis and Frenchy Lerory set out to retrieve the film Jarvis took before his rocket crashed the week before, along the way Lerory and Jarvis stop at to get a closer look at the local wild life and seek out their Martian friend Tweel…
Download or read book Classic Science Fiction written by Editors of Canterbury Classics and published by Canterbury Classics. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic works of speculative fiction from the earliest masters of the genre. Classic Science Fiction includes nine stories from masters of early science fiction: H. G. Wells, Jules Verne, H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Fitz James O’Brien, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Stanley G. Weinbaum. The exploration of new concepts and technologies has driven the genre since its earliest days, and these works demonstrate how science fiction evolved to encompass not only speculative science but also humanity’s role in the universe.
Download or read book The New Adam written by Louis Untermeyer and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Parasite Planet written by Stanley G. Weinbaum and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-03-16 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a classic science fiction short story by Stanley G. Weinbaum that was originally published in Astounding Stories in 1935. Set on Venus, the story focuses on Hamilton 'Ham' Hammond, an American trader who lives in the Venusian Hotlands in the late 21st century. After his home is destroyed he sets out to reach the American settlement of Erotia. On his way he becomes involved in an altercation with Patricia Burlingame, a British woman who accuses him of poaching. Their fight is interrupted though by a Doughpot, a giant blob of plasma that devours everything in its wake including Patricia's home. The homeless couple decide to travel together until Ham discovers that Patricia has destroyed his bounty of Xixtchil pods. He leaves her but then feels guilty and turns back to follow her. Unfortunately danger is waiting for them both. This work is part of our Vintage Sci-Fi Classics Series, a series in which we are republishing some of the best stories in the genre by some of its most acclaimed authors, such as Isaac Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Robert Sheckley. Each publication is complete with a short introduction to the history of science fiction.
Download or read book The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume Two A written by Robert Silverberg and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysteries and marvels of the science fiction world are brought to life in this compilation of stories representing the work of major authors in this field.
Download or read book The Best of Fritz Leiber written by Fritz Leiber and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1979-08-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Black Flame written by Stanley G. Weinbaum and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-08-29 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Black Flame" starts several hundred years after most of mankind is wiped out by a plague and tells the story of a family of immortals who seek to conquer the world with advanced science. Its story concerns a brother and sister who have become immortal.
Download or read book Great Tales of Science Fiction written by Robert Silverberg and published by BBS Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1985 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of science fiction tales features the writing of Jules Verne, Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Poul Anderson, Theodore Sturgeon, Ursula K. LeGuin, Julian Huxley, Rudyard Kipling, Fritz Leiber, Murray Leinster, and others.
Download or read book The Classic Science Fiction Collection written by H. G. Wells and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 1221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 100 years, science fiction writers have told tales of alien encounters and fascinating technologies and warned of the dangers of dystopian governments. From Victorians experimenting with time travel to pioneers exploring the depths of space, the stories collected here are a tribute to the imagination of the inventors of the modern science fiction genre. Some tales are filled with boundless optimism for the ingenuity of humanity while others provide fearful warnings of the risks of war and the dangers of technology. In the late 19th century, writers across the world began looking to the future. In France, Jules Verne explored the possibilities of future technology and the wonders of exploration in his novels Journey to the Centre of the Earthand Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. In England, H. G. Wells established himself as one of the founders of science fiction with his novels The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds. They were both also prolific short story writers. Others followed suit. In Bengal, the feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain used her fiction to advance women's rights and education. In the United States, Jack London found science fiction the perfect way to express some of his unique political ideas. By the end of World War I, science fiction had established itself as a major genre. With the birth of the pulp magazine came a slew of accomplished writers - authors such as George Griffith, John Ulrich Giesy, Homer Eon Flint, Cyril G. Wates and others excelled at the short story, able to experiment and create a sense of wonder in their fascinating tales. This collection includes stories by: Grant Allen Stephen Vincent Benét Miles J. Breuer Thornton DeKy Francis Flagg Homer Eon Flint John Ulrich Giesy George Griffith Austin Hall Will Harben Nathaniel Hawthorne Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain Rudyard Kipling Jack London Edward Page Mitchell Garrett P. Serviss Charles B. Stilson Jules Verne Cyril G. Wates Stanley G. Weinbaum H. G. Wells
Download or read book The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories written by Tom Shippey and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Dark Other written by Stanley Weinbaum and published by Jovian Press. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pat is a beautiful young woman with many admirers. Nick is a young man with a secret. When his dark side interferes with their burgeoning love, things turn grim, and psychologist Carl Horker has to intervene.
Download or read book The Greatest Works of Stanley G Weinbaum written by Stanley G. Weinbaum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-18 with total page 807 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stanley G. Weinbaum's 'The Greatest Works of Stanley G. Weinbaum' is a collection of some of the most influential and groundbreaking science fiction stories ever written. Weinbaum's literary style is characterized by a unique blend of scientific accuracy, imaginative world-building, and deep philosophical explorations. His stories often push the boundaries of traditional science fiction, offering readers fresh perspectives on futuristic technologies and alien civilizations. This collection showcases Weinbaum's ability to transport readers to otherworldly realms while also prompting them to reflect on the complexities of human nature. Stanley G. Weinbaum's fascination with science and technology stems from his own background as a biology and chemistry student. His exposure to groundbreaking scientific discoveries inspired him to speculate about the potential advancements of the future, which is evident in his speculative works. Weinbaum's attention to detail and his ability to infuse his stories with thought-provoking themes make him a celebrated figure in the science fiction genre. For fans of classic science fiction and those interested in exploring the works of a pioneer in the genre, 'The Greatest Works of Stanley G. Weinbaum' is a must-read. Weinbaum's stories continue to captivate readers with their innovative ideas and timeless relevance, solidifying his legacy as a master storyteller in the realm of speculative fiction.
Download or read book The Mammoth Book of Classic Science Fiction written by Isaac Asimov and published by Constable. This book was released on 1988 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 short stories by some of the early writers of science fiction.
Download or read book New Light Through Old Windows Exploring Contemporary Science Through 12 Classic Science Fiction Tales written by Stephen Webb and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the reader with some of the earliest classic SF short stories – all of them published between 1858 and 1934, featuring both well-known and long-forgotten writers – dealing for the first time with topics to which science had (some) answers only at much later stages. This includes aspects of alien life forms, transmogrification, pandemics, life on Mars, android robots, big data, matter transmission and impact events to name but a few. The short stories are reprinted in full alongside extensive commentaries which also examine some of the latest scientific thinking surrounding the story’s main theme and provide the reader with suggestions for further reading.
