Anthologies
This is a partial reprint of the anthology Modern Masterpieces of Science Fiction (1965), containing 7 of the 21 stories. Included: Microcosmic God (1941) by Theodore Sturgeon; Night (1935) by John W. Campbell; Adaptation (1949) by John Wyndham; Enchanted Village (1950) by A. E. van Vogt; Huddling Place [City] (1944) by Clifford D. Simak; Wake for the Living (1947) by Ray Bradbury; Mother (1953) by Philip José Farmer.
pre-ISBN book. #41155987. Publisher Catalog #S1608. Here is the third and most bizarre volume of the exciting new Orbit series - a superb and uncanny collection of SF stories, appearing for the first time in paperback, by the finest of today's SF writers.In "Bramble Bush," Nebula Award winner Richard McKenna weaves a dazzling web of anthropology, symbology, anatomy - and magic. Richard Wilson contributes a moving variant on the "last man" theme; Doris Pitkin Buck explains "Why They Mobbed the White House," and Philip Jose Farmer warns, "Don't Wash the Carats."Also included are stories by Joanna Russ (the third in the Alyx series), Gene Wolfe, Kate Wilhelm, James Sallis and John to the World by Richard WilsonBramble Bush by Richard McKennaThe Barbarian by Joanna RussThe Changeling by Gene WolfeWhy They Mobbed the White House by Doris Pitkin BuckThe Planners by Kate WilhelmDon't Wash the Carats by Philip Jose FarmerLetter to a Young Poet by James SallisHere Is Thy Sting by John Jakes
THE MOST HONORED ANTHOLOGY OF FANTASTIC FICTION EVER PUBLISHED Featuring the works of such luminaries as: Isaac Asimov ? Robert Silverberg ? Philip José Farmer ? Robert Bloch ? Philip K. Dick ? Larry Niven ? Fritz Leiber ? Poul Anderson ? Damon Knight ? J.G. Ballard ? John Brunner ? frederik pohl ? Roger Zelazny
Anthology of 14 stories by Brian W. Aldiss, Poul Anderson, Isaac Asimov, JG Ballard, James Blish and Damon Knight, Theodore R. Cogswell, de Camp, Philip Jose Farmer, Frank Herbert, Fritz Leiber, Katherine MacLean, Grederik Pohl & Mack Reynolds.
Orbit 11 is a collection of 20 new, not formerly published science fiction stories compiled and edited by Damon Knight. Authors include Gene Wolf, Vonda McIntyre, Fred Pohl, Kate Wilhelm, and 16 others
The third in a series of superb science fiction. The Alpha series of anthologies center on no particular theme except that of literary quality. Two criteria were used in the selecting of these stories—literary merit and importance to the genre. The result is that the variety of subjects is matched only by the richness and diversity of their handling—brilliant, frightening, clever, bizarre, powerful, witty, funny—and several steps in-between. Simply put, here is the best science fiction from the best science fiction writers. The main intent of the Alpha series is to assemble groups of stories that give pleasure by demonstrating the richness and variety of the science-fiction form. Quality of storytelling is the touchstone; I make no effort to gather the stories in any one volume according to any thematic pattern. Yet thematic patterns seem to creep into the books like insidious invaders from far galaxies. The first Alpha contained a cluster of tales dealing with travel through time—relativity gone topsy-turvy all over the book. The second volume, through no prior intent of the editor, seemed to deal almost entirely with the tensions arising out of man's confrontation with technology. And in this third one, I find, a prevailing theme in nearly every story is the conflict between ourselves and strangers. Again and again, through some odd accident of balance, you will find tales of tense encounters, showing protagonists facing the unknown quantities of time and space. Freud tells us that nothing ever happens by accident. Perhaps so. These anthologies are not assembled in a random process, and no doubt the editor's mind serves as a thematic filter in ways that are not clear to the editor himself except in hindsight. And one can reasonably object that virtually every good science-fiction story deals in meetings with the unknown, so that the supposed theme detected here is no true theme at all, but only a universal characteristic of the genre. In any event, here are ten outstanding stories. I think they achieve what is for me the basic science-fiction accomplishment: they show the reader visions he has not previously had, and send him away transformed and enlarged. Go thou and read. Go and be changed.
THE ALIENS ARE COMING!Bug-Eyed Monsters is one of the finest collections available of classic science fiction masterpeices by internationally-acclaimed authors.Fredric BrownA.E. van VogtJames BlishPhilip José FarmerDamon KnightFrank HerbertWilliam Tennand others pay their bizarre and superbly entertaining tributes to the weird and wonderful nasties (and not-so-nasties) who lurk in the remote, timeless regions of space and fantasy...Cover Bruce Pennington
Volume 1 in a truly unique new series of science fiction short stories by Philip Jose Farmer, Poul Anderson, Dean Koontz, et al.
THE CREATIVE POWER OF EVIL Ever since 1888 when Jack the Ripper stalked the streets of Whitechapel, the mystery of his identity and motives has obsessed detectives, criminal psychologists and the public at large. Inevitably the fascination of the Ripper legend has taken root in the imagination of writers and there it has fallen on especially fertile ground. This collection of stories is a testimony to the potent effect of the macabre on the highly creative mind.
First of eight volumes. Introductory essays to each story, and afterword, by the editor. Each story is also accompanied by an essay from the author. STORIES: "Quest of the Gypsy" by Ron Goulart "Stalker: The Darkstar File" by Archie Goodwin "Guts" by Byron Preiss "Rose in the Sunshine State" by Joann Kobin "Minstrel of Lankhmar" (interview of Fritz Leiber ) "Greatheart Silver in Showdown at Shootout" by Philip José Farmer Interior art by Alex Nino , David Sheridan , Steranko , Jeff Jones , Tom Sutton
Weird Heroes, Volume 2 [of 8 in the series]; published December 1975. Cover art by Jim Steranko. Introductory essays by Byron Preiss, plus: "Doc Phoenix" by Ted White; "The New York Review of Bird" by Harlan Ellison; "The Camden Kid" by Charlie Swift; "Viva" by Steve Englehart; "Spv 166: The Underground Express" by Elliot S. Maggin; "The Return of Greatheart Silver, or The Secret Life of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" by Philip José Farmer. ALSO: each story is accompanied by an essay by the author, and another by the editor. Afterword by Byron Preiss; Key to Gruaga (essay) by Alex Nino. Interior illustrations by Stephen Fabian, Neal Adams, Steranko, Esteban Maroto, Paul Kirchner and Ralph Reese, Tom Sutton, Alex Nino.
'- After King Kong Fell by Philip José Farmer? - Born with the Dead by Robert Silverberg - If the Stars Are Gods by Gregory Benford and Gordon Eklund - The Day Before the Revolution by Ursula K. Le Guin - The Engine at Heartspring's Center by Roger Zelazny - The Rest Is Silence by Charles L. Grant - Twilla by Tom Reamy
Vol. 6 of this series of 8 books published between 1975 and 1977. Includes introduction and other editorial material by the editor, and the following works: Shinbet Investigates by Ron Goulart; Orion by Ben Bova (with afterward); Fifty Years of Heroes (essay) by Edmond Hamilton (with afterward by Julius Schwartz); Edmond Hamilton: The Word-Saver (essay) by Forrest J. Ackerman; Memoir on Edmond Hamilton (essay) by Robert Bloch; Greatheart Silver in The First Command, or Inglories Galore by Philip José Farmer; Galactic Gumshoe by Arthur Byron Cover (with afterward). Interior artwork by Carl Potts and Terry Austin, Craig P. Russell, Ralph Reese, Tom Sutton.
Jove / HBJ, 1977. Mass market paperback. Eighth and final volume in this anthology series that attempted to revive the excitement of the old pulp magazines. Each story includes some great black and white illustrations by Howard Chaykin and others. Authors include Michael Moorcock, Philip José Farmer, Ben Bova and Michael Reaves.
Includes an afterward by the editor. Stories: "Don't Look At Me" by Elizabeth A. Lynn; "Quiz Ship Loose" by R. A. Lafferty; "Where Is Next Door?" by Mildred Downey Broxon; "The Bulldog Nutcracker" by Robert Thurston; "One More Song Before I Go" by Craig Shaw Gardner; "Just in the Niche of Time" by Thomas F. Monteleone; "Dragon Story" by Alan Ryan; "The Devil's Hop Yard" by Richard A. Lupoff; "Emma" by Evelyn Lief; "Canary Bird" by Katherine MacLean; "Caught in the Crossfire" [Hammer's Slammers] by David Drake; "Eclipse of the Son" by Jayne Tannehill; "The Last Rise of Nick Adams" by Philip José Farmer; "The Works of His Hand, Made Manifest" by Karen G. Jollie.
Each one of them has a tale to tell - thieves, harlots, godlings, and sorcerous beings living in the Shadows of Sanctuary.Following on from Thieves' World and Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn, seven top fantasy writers have written the stories of those who live and die in this infamous place.Join Lynn Abbey, Andrew Offutt, Vonda N. McIntyre and Janet Morris - but be the world of Sanctuary is a dangerous one.Introduction Robert AsprinIschade C.J. CherryhA Gift in Parting Robert AsprinThe Vivisectionist Andrew OffuttThe Rhinoceros and the Unicorn Diana L. PaxsonThen Azyuna Danced Lynn AbbeyA Man and his God Janet Morris Things the Editor Never Told Me Lynn Abbey
A collection of tales featuring aliens, zombies, and everything in between
Gathers Sherlock Holmes stories by Poul Anderson, Anthony Boucher, John Dickson Carr, Philip Jose Farmer, H.R.F. Keating, Stephen Leacock, John Lennon, and P.G. Wodehouse
Massive and overbearingly hip anthology of post-cyberpunk science fiction and other matter. Varied and largely critically-acclaimed material by the obscure, the overexposed and the justly renowned. Take your pick from the likes of Ballard, Bey, Burroughs, Di Filipo, Farmer, Gibson, Metzger, Rabinowitz, Rucker, Shirley, Stang and all the Wilsons (Colin, Peter Lamborn and Robert Anton).
In this compilation of short stories, history meets the future as everyone who has ever lived awakens in Riverworld. Authors featured in the collection include Phillip C. Jennings, Harry Turtledove and Ed. Gorman.
This science fiction anthology contains: stories from SF's founding fathers, from Wells and Kipling to C.S. Lewis and Jack London; genre mainstays like Philip Jose Farmer, Jack Vance and Poul Anderson; noted female writers; and modern greats such as Bruce Sterling and William Golding.
"A human head crashes through a window. A naked woman zooms by on a motorcycle. A sleazy lawmaker gets an arrow in the back. "That's life in central Illinois--or at least the twisted version of central Illinois concocted by 13 writers collaborating on a tongue-in-cheek mystery." So writes Christopher Wills of the Associated Press in his recent article covering the new serial book, NAKED CAME THE FARMER. Building on the success of NAKED CAME THE STRANGER--a collaborative effort of 20 Newsday staffers back in 1969--and on the success of NAKED CAME THE MANATEE--a suspense thriller cooked up by 13 Miami-based writers in 1995--now comes NAKED CAME THE FARMER, a satirical, round-robin murder mystery drawing on the talents of some of Illinois' top writers.
The Worlds of Philip José Farmer is a tour through SF Grand Master Philip José Farmer's many creations, featuring essays by the likes of Randall Garrett and James Gunn, interviews with Farmer, stories set in Farmer's expanded worlds by Chris Roberson, David Bischoff, Rhys Hughes, and other SF/F talents, and previously unpublished fiction and more by Farmer himself. Contents: Foreword by Paul Malmont Lost Worlds The Bite of the Asp by Randall Garrett Newly Born, Newly Dead by Philip José Farmer It Could Make a Great Fantasy by Laura Wilkes Carey My Summer Husband by Philip José Farmer Classic Worlds Sail On! Sail On! by Philip José Farmer Read On! Read On! by James Gunn Comment on "Sail On! Sail On!" by Philip José Farmer Peoria-Colored Worlds The Legend of Mishiwapo by Philip José Farmer Philip José Farmer's Adventures in Hollywood by Jack Mertes Bordering on the Absurd by Danny Adams Parallel Worlds Infamy by Edward Morris Le Maréchal by Paul Spiteri Expanded Worlds The Pollinators by Rhys Hughes Is He in Hell? by Win Scott Eckert The Blakeney Family Tree by Win Scott Eckert No Trees of Earth by David Bischoff A Kick in the Side by Christopher Paul Carey Flesh Endures by Dennis E. Power The Final Flight of Greatheart Silver by Chris Roberson Postlude A Writer's Prayer by Philip José Farmer