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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A by Bova, Ben

Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume Two A - Classic Novellas

Name: Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume Two A - Classic Novellas
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Contributors:

Ben Bova

Publisher:

St. Martins Press-3PL

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Fiction

Book Subcategory:

Science Fiction

Book Topic:

Collections & Anthologies

Series:

Science Fiction Hall of Fame #2

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Release Date:

2009-07-07

ISBN 13:

9780765305350

Weight:

1.55 lbs

Size:

8.40 x 5.50 x 1.40 inches

Pages:

544

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Description

The Definitive Collection of Classic Science Fiction Novellas

Eleven essential classics in one volume

This volume is the definitive collection of the best science fiction novellas published between 1929 and 1964, containing eleven great classics by Poul Anderson, John W. Campbell, Jr., Lester del Rey, Robert A. Heinlein, C. M. Kornbluth, Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, Eric Frank Russell, Cordwainer Smith, Theodore Sturgeon, H. G. Wells, and Jack Williamson. No anthology better captures the birth of science fiction as a literary field.

A Collection That Defined a Genre

Published in 1973 to honor stories that had appeared before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall of Fame introduced tens of thousands of young readers to the wonders of science fiction and was a favorite of libraries across the country. This collection represents the golden age of science fiction literature, featuring works from the masters who shaped the genre as we know it today.

Stories from Science Fiction's Greatest Authors

This anthology brings together novellas from some of the most influential writers in science fiction history. From H.G. Wells' pioneering visions to Robert A. Heinlein's groundbreaking narratives, each story represents a milestone in the evolution of speculative fiction. The collection includes works by Poul Anderson, Theodore Sturgeon, Cordwainer Smith, and other luminaries whose contributions continue to influence contemporary science fiction writers.

Perfect for Collectors and New Readers Alike

Whether you're a longtime science fiction enthusiast or discovering the genre for the first time, this volume offers an unparalleled introduction to the stories that established science fiction as serious literature. Each novella showcases the imaginative power and literary craftsmanship that defined the genre's formative years, making this collection an essential addition to any science fiction library.

About the Author

Ben Bova (1932-2020) was the author of more than a hundred works of science fact and fiction, including Able One, Transhuman, Orion, the Star Quest Trilogy, and the Grand Tour novels, including Titan, winner of John W. Campbell Memorial Award for best novel of the year. His many honors include the Isaac Asimov Memorial Award in 1996, the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation in 2005, and the Robert A. Heinlein Award "for his outstanding body of work in the field of literature" in 2008.

Dr. Bova was President Emeritus of the National Space Society and a past president of Science Fiction Writers of America, and a former editor of Analog and former fiction editor of Omni. As an editor, he won science fiction's Hugo Award six times. His writings predicted the Space Race of the 1960s, virtual reality, human cloning, the Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars), electronic book publishing, and much more.

In addition to his literary achievements, Bova worked for Project Vanguard, America's first artificial satellite program, and for Avco Everett Research Laboratory, the company that created the heat shields for Apollo 11, helping the NASA astronauts land on the moon. He also taught science fiction at Harvard University and at New York City's Hayden Planetarium and worked with such filmmakers as George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry.

Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume Two A - Classic Novellas

Description

The Definitive Collection of Classic Science Fiction Novellas

A Collection That Defined a Genre

Stories from Science Fiction's Greatest Authors

Perfect for Collectors and New Readers Alike

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Requiem: Collected Works and Tributes to the Grand Master

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