Alien Cargo

by Theodore Sturgeon

A collection of 14 early short stories and novelettes, originally published between 1940 and 1956, with an introduction by Theodore Sturgeon.
- It (1940)
- Cargo (1940)
- Poker Face (1941)
- Microcosmic God (1941)
- Two Percent Inspiration (1941)
- Brat (1941)
- Medusa (1942)
- The Martian and the Moron (1949)
- Shadow, Shadow on the Wall (1951)
- The Traveling Crag (1951)
- The Touch of Your Hand (1953)
- Twink (1955)
- Bright Segment (1955)
- "Won't You Walk..." (1956)

Genres: Science Fiction, Short Story Collection, Fiction, Speculative Fiction

284 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1984

About the author

Theodore Sturgeon (1918–1985) is considered one of the godfathers of contemporary science fiction and dark fantasy. The author of numerous acclaimed short stories and novels, among them the classics More Than Human, Venus Plus X, and To Marry Medusa, Sturgeon also wrote for television and holds among his credits two episodes of the original 1960s Star Trek series, for which he created the Vulcan mating ritual and the expression "Live long and prosper." He is also credited as the inspiration for Kurt Vonnegut's recurring fictional character Kilgore Trout.

Sturgeon is the recipient of the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the International Fantasy Award. In 2000, he was posthumously honored with a World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement.

Reviews

[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those of you who have never read Theodore Sturgeon, you're missing out big time. Early SF had its share of stinkers and a few bright authors like Asimov and Heinlein but when it comes right down to it, few writers were admired by other writers quite as much as Sturgeon.

Crisp, totally readable prose dealing with many psychological conditions, alien minds, madness, and above all, hope in difference.

Long before the diversity question became mainstream, Sturgeon was writing about what made people different and special and extraordinary even when the rest of the population misunderstood or threw them away.

I'm absolutely certain that he would be a very popular writer in today's market, not only for his fundamental optimism and in-depth exploration of what makes us tick and what makes us awesome (when no one else seems to see it) but also because it's a near-perfect antidote for the world of crap we live in now.

Most of these came out 80 years ago. You wouldn't think they would be so timely today. But they are.

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never read a Sturgeon book that I didn't like. This is my favorite of all his books. The movie really STUNK! Read the book!