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Title: His Share of Glory: The Complete Short Science Fiction of C.M. Kornbluth by C. M. Kornbluth, Timothy P. Szczesiul, Timothy Szczesuil, New England Science Fiction Association, Tim Szczesuil, Frederik Pohl ISBN: 0-915368-60-9 Publisher: NESFA Press Pub. Date: April, 1997 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.71 (7 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Fascinating collection by too often overlooked writer
Comment: Cyril Kornbluth died almost a half century ago, leaving behind many great stories written in SF's golden age. The short stories have been conveniently collected into one hardcover.
Kornbluth's stories are not sweetness and light, he writes of the darkness in the human spirit, even in the point of view characters in the books. "The Little Black Bag" is an example of how the urge to do good can fall to evil. "That Share of Glory," perhaps his greatest work, is the tale of a young man of the future who learns that even our urge to violence, that we attempt to keep hidden, is very much a necessary part of the human spirit.
Every story is a gem. While some are written in a style which now seems somwhat dated, it is easy to get past that and recognize the genius who wrote them.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best books I've ever bought
Comment: OK, I've read most of these stories already. And I already knew that Kornbluth was a great writer. But reading this volume all the way through -- and in pretty short order because I couldn't stop -- just reminded me how great a writer he was.
If you have only dim memories of these stories, I guarantee that upon rereading them you'll be amazed at how much *better* they are than you remember. (Not all science fiction of that era holds up so well). If you've never read these stories, prepare to be amazed. This is a book that every lover of science fiction -- or just good writing -- should own, and read.
Rating: 5
Summary: Blast from the past sci fi
Comment: If you're looking for a compilation of insightful short sci fi stories, then this book is for you. Kornbluth was way ahead of his time and these stories are not of the cheesy variety as most "golden age" sci fi seems to be. Check it out, it'll be worth your time.
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Title: First Contacts: The Essential Murray Leinster by Murray Leinster, Murray Leinster, Hal Clement ISBN: 0915368676 Publisher: NESFA Press Pub. Date: September, 1998 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Immodest Proposals: The Complete Science Fiction of William Tenn, Volume 1 by William Tenn, James A. Mann, Mary C. Tabasko ISBN: 1886778191 Publisher: NESFA Press Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.00 |
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Title: Transfinite: The Essential A. E. Van Vogt by A. E. Van Vogt, A. E. Van Vogt, Rick Katze, Joe Rico ISBN: 1886778345 Publisher: NESFA Press Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.00 |
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Title: From These Ashes: The Complete Short SF of Fredric Brown by Fredric Brown, Fredric Brown ISBN: 1886778183 Publisher: NESFA Press Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.00 |
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Title: Here Comes Civilization: The Complete Science Fiction of William Tenn, Volume 2 by William Tenn, Jim Mann, James A. Mann, Mary C. Tabasko ISBN: 1886778280 Publisher: NESFA Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.00 |
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