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51 Amazing Sci-Fi Short Stories
Rayguns, aliens, gorgeous women and unsavory 51 Amazing Science Fiction Short Stories collects some of the finest short sci-fi ever written, from masters such as L. Ron Hubbard, Ray Cummings, Lester Del Rey and more!
- GenresAnthologies
1656 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2024
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About the author
Lester del Rey
635 books117 followersLester del Rey was an American science fiction author and editor. Del Rey is especially famous for his juvenile novels such as those which are part of the Winston Science Fiction series, and for Del Rey Books, the fantasy and science fiction branch of Ballantine Books edited by Lester del Rey and his fourth wife Judy-Lynn del Rey.
Also published as:
Philip St. John
Eric van Lihn
Erik van Lhin
Kenneth Wright
Edson McCann (with Frederik Pohl)
Also published as:
Philip St. John
Eric van Lihn
Erik van Lhin
Kenneth Wright
Edson McCann (with Frederik Pohl)
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
August 24, 2021
Great-grandpa's Science Fiction
The stories kept my interest. But as scientific knowledge accumulates, old hypotheses are left behind. The science fiction here is a timepiece, with all the lingo and cultural assumptions my father's world, a world that does interest me, just because it was my father's. But that said, the themes of the stories still resonate.
The stories kept my interest. But as scientific knowledge accumulates, old hypotheses are left behind. The science fiction here is a timepiece, with all the lingo and cultural assumptions my father's world, a world that does interest me, just because it was my father's. But that said, the themes of the stories still resonate.
March 1, 2021
More fiction than science
A lot of somewhat improbable plots in this anthology. Mars men might slide by but Moon men and men from Venus is pushing It a lot.
Easly over the top was men on Pluto and living inside Saturn or on Mercury.
A lot of somewhat improbable plots in this anthology. Mars men might slide by but Moon men and men from Venus is pushing It a lot.
Easly over the top was men on Pluto and living inside Saturn or on Mercury.
September 8, 2020
Fun book
Easy read I like that they really are short stories and light fast reading .I've read quite a few science books and haven't found repeat story.
Easy read I like that they really are short stories and light fast reading .I've read quite a few science books and haven't found repeat story.
December 30, 2020
Fine Sci-Fi!
Most of these stories are new to me but there were some I've read before. Such is the case with selected short story books. But don't let that stop you from reading it. You'll enjoy it too.
Most of these stories are new to me but there were some I've read before. Such is the case with selected short story books. But don't let that stop you from reading it. You'll enjoy it too.
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March 16, 2021Some good some not so good
Good story line for some of the stories. I really hate it when the author goes on and on about nothing. I wish there was a TOC for this book
Good story line for some of the stories. I really hate it when the author goes on and on about nothing. I wish there was a TOC for this book
July 25, 2022
Good read!!
As a anthologies go, this is one of the better ones. I recommend this book to anyone that likes scifi.
As a anthologies go, this is one of the better ones. I recommend this book to anyone that likes scifi.
December 14, 2021
Good reading from some of the best sci-fi writers.
Good reading. I love short stories because they can be read quickly. These are very good. I love these collections. Price is excellent. Good experience overall.
Good reading. I love short stories because they can be read quickly. These are very good. I love these collections. Price is excellent. Good experience overall.
December 22, 2024
A lot of obscure and not found elsewhere golden age (1950's) fiction.
If you're a fan of the classic pulps, this is a must have
If you're a fan of the classic pulps, this is a must have
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