Stanley G. Weinbaum Books

In this collection, Stanley G. Weinbaum presents two captivating Mars stories featuring Dick Jarvis, a member of the first crew to reach the planet. In "A Martian Odyssey," Jarvis embarks on a solo expedition, only to face peril when his rocket malfunctions. Accompanied by a Martian he saves, he confronts numerous dangers on his journey back. The sequel, "Valley of Dreams," follows Jarvis and his companion "Frenchy" Leroy as they explore an ancient Martian city, uncovering unexpected wonders in a richly imagined world.

Stanley Grauman Weinbaum, an influential American science fiction writer, made a significant impact in a brief career marked by innovative storytelling. His acclaimed debut, "A Martian Odyssey," introduced the character Tweel, who exemplified a creature with advanced intelligence distinct from human thought. Although he wrote several short stories and novels, his life was cut short by lung cancer. Much of his work was featured in prominent magazines like Astounding and Wonder Stories, as well as early fanzines like Fantasy Magazine.

Originally penned in the 1920s as "The Mad Brain," this work by Stanley Weinbaum explores themes of madness and intellect. Unpublished during his lifetime, it was eventually released in 1950 with edits by Forrest J. Ackerman. The story delves into the complexities of the human mind, offering a unique perspective on psychological and speculative fiction.

Edmund Hall, born a mutant with too many joints in his fingers and a double mind, tries to find a purpose in a society of humans. This superman is no caped crusader fighting for justice though. Rather, he is a dual-brained super-intellect with an IQ so far off the charts that normal human beings appear as Neanderthals next to him. In this story, our evolved human is born into modern society without anyone knowing his nature. While pondering whether he's a superman or the devil, he explores pleasure, power, and passion. Slowly he realizes the differences between himself and contemporary humans, and therein lies a fascinating story.

In a vividly imagined Mars, Dick Jarvis embarks on a solo expedition to capture the planet's landscapes. When his rocket engine fails 800 miles from his ship, he must trek back on foot. Accompanied by a Martian he rescued, Jarvis confronts a series of perilous challenges that test his resilience and ingenuity. The story explores themes of survival, companionship, and the unknown, as Jarvis navigates the harsh Martian terrain and the dangers that lie ahead.

This is a classic science fiction novella by Stanley G. Weinbaum that was originally published in Wonder Stories in 1934. It is only Weinbaum's second published story and is a sequel to 'A Martian Odyssey'. The tale follows Dick Jarvis and his mission to retrieve the film he took one week earlier that was lost when his auxillery rocket crashed. Along with his colleague 'Frenchy' the pair visit the city of the cart creatures and the site of the pyramid building creature before going in search of Tweel, the birdlike Martian he met in 'A Martian Odyssey'. This work is part of our Vintage Sci-Fi Classics Series, a series in which we are republishing some of the best stories in the genre by some of its most acclaimed authors, such as Isaac Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Robert Sheckley. Each publication is complete with a short introduction to the history of science fiction.

Alle sind ihr verfallen: der eiskalten Schönheit der „schwarzen Flamme“ – der junge Athlet aus dem Bergland ebenso wie der wiederauferstandene, vor Jahrtausenden zum Tode verurteilte Totschläger. Die grünäugige, schwarzhaarige Margot ist die Schwester des Diktators, der das Geheimnis der Unsterblichkeit bewahrt. Sie ist das belebende Element an der Spitze eines Staatswesens, das aus den Ruinen einer zerstörten Welt gewachsen ist. Aber es gärt. Vorbereitungen zu einer Revolution sind im Gange, die Unzufriedenen in den unterdrückten Regionen verbünden sich mit den Mutanten, den lebenden Opfern der atomaren Katastrophe. Sie alle wissen, dass man den elektrischen Waffen des Militärs nicht mit Pfeil und Bogen entgegentreten kann, doch sie haben einen Trumpf in der Hand: die Fusionsbombe – und sie zögern nicht, das Inferno zu entfesseln.

Inhalt: Eine Mars-Odyssee (1934), Tal der Träume (1934), Das adaptive Ultimatum (1935), Parasitenplanet (1935), Pygmalions Brille (1935), Wandelnde Meere (1937), Die Welten von Wenn (1935), Der verrückte Mond (1935), Erlösungshügel (1936), Das Ideal (1935), Die Lotusesser (1935), Proteus-Insel (1936)

Trojice povídek od jednoho ze zakladatelů moderní science fiction obsahuje všechna dobrodružství Hama Hammonda a Patricie Burlinghamové, dobrodruha a badatelky, kteří nikdy necestují bez automatických pistolí a příručních plamenometů.