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Riju Ganguly
Sep 24, 2011 rated it liked it
This book (we really should try to award Paizo Books for giving these classics of pulp era another lease of life) begins with the ultimate combination of fantasy-horror-science fiction: "Shambleau", which, unbelievably, was C.L. Moore's first professional sale! This story, apart from giving us a most deliciously reworked "Medusa" myth, also introduces us (and the world of adventure) to Northwest Smith, a rogue with a ray-gun in his leather dress, and desperation as well as honour in his heart. U ...more
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Charles
Jun 12, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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An excellent collection. This supercedes the book called "Northwest Smith." This contains all the stories in that version plus a few other tidbits and an introduction that is pretty good. ...more
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