Cloak of Aesir

by John W. Campbell Jr.

Book by Campbell, John Wood

Genres: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fiction

254 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1952

About the author

John Wood Campbell, Jr. was an influential figure in American science fiction. As editor of Astounding Science Fiction (later called Analog Science Fiction and Fact), from late 1937 until his death, he is generally credited with shaping the so-called Golden Age of Science Fiction.

Isaac Asimov called Campbell "the most powerful force in science fiction ever, and for the first ten years of his editorship he dominated the field completely."

As a writer, Campbell published super-science space opera under his own name and moody, less pulpish stories as Don A. Stuart. He stopped writing fiction after he became editor of Astounding.

Known Pseudonyms/Alternate Names:

Don A. Stuart
Karl van Campen
John Campbell
J. W. C., Jr.
John W. Campbell
John Wood Campbell

Reviews

[Peter Tillman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title story (from 1939) is wonderfully atmospheric. The revolt against the Sarn occupation, by the light of the rustling atom-flare lamps. I should pull out my copy (a Gregg Press hb reprint) and reread it.

[Gary Brompton · Rating 2 out of 5]

After "who goes there" which are some of the best short stories I've ever read, I was bitterly disappointed at these. I admit I only read 5 of the 7 however I'd simply could not go on. Essentially the running theme of all these was a conquering of a race and its ultimate rebellion. Golden suits with red capes wasn't doing it for me either.

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