Best Horror Stories, Vol. 2
From the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
- 261 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Presents a compendium of horror tales from such authors as Ron Goulart, Robert Aickman, Lucius Shepard, Lisa Tuttle, and Pamela Sargent
Edward Ferman was an American editor of science fiction and fantasy literature who became renowned as the long-time editor-in-chief and publisher of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Under his stewardship, the magazine became one of the few that maintained a regular publication schedule and enduring critical acclaim in the field, even as many other similar publications folded. Ferman's editorial approach, often conducted from his family home, contributed to the magazine's distinctive character. His work had a significant impact on the genre, and his editorship is still valued today for the quality of the works it featured.






From the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction
Presents a compendium of horror tales from such authors as Ron Goulart, Robert Aickman, Lucius Shepard, Lisa Tuttle, and Pamela Sargent
Paperback reprint of hardcover original. Stone, by Edward Bryant (1978 Nebula Award); The Man Who Had No Idea, by Thomas M. Disch (nominated, 1979 Hugo Award); A House Divided, by Lee Killough; Brother Hart, by Jane Yolen; Project Hi-Rise, by Robert F. Young; Nina, by Robert Bloch; Prismatica, by Samuel R. Delany (nominated, 1978 Hugo Award); Zorphwar! by Stan Dryer; The Detweiler Boy, by Tom Reamy; Upstart, by Steven Utley; In the Hall of the Martian Kings, by John Varley (nominated, 1978 Hugo Award); I See You, by Damon Knight (nominated, 1977 Hugo Award). Also Science by Isaac Asimov, Books by Joanna Russ, Film by Baird Searles, and Competitions.
Doubleday, 1977. Hardcover with dustjacket, 1st edition. 22nd in the series of anthologies collecting work having appeared in the magazine. This volume covers the years 1973-1976. Introduction by book's editor Edward L. Ferman, and THESE "The Hertford Manuscript" [H. G. Wells' Time Machine Universe] (1976) by Richard Cowper; "A Case of the Stubborns" (1976) by Robert Bloch; "Where We Are and Where We Came From" (1976, essay) by Algis Budrys; "My Boat" [Cthulhu Mythos] (1976) by Joanna Russ; "In the Bowl" [Eight Worlds] (1975) by John Varley; "This Offer Expires" (1976) by Liz Hufford; "The Fantastic Ten" (1977, essay) by Baird Searles; "The Women Men Don't See" (1973) by James Tiptree, Jr.; "The Ghastly Priest Doth Reign" [Southern Appalachia] (1975) by Manly Wade Wellman; "Dress Rehearsal" (1974) by Harvey Jacobs; "San Diego Lightfoot Sue" (1975) by Tom Reamy; "Out of Dickinson by Poe, or The Only Begotten Son of Emily and Edgar" (1976, poem) by Ray Bradbury; "Sanity Clause" (1975) by Edward Wellen; "Thinking About Thinking" [science essay, 1975) by Isaac Asimov; "Mute Inglorious Tam" (1974) by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth; "Old Uncle Tom Cobleigh and All" (1973) by Reginald Bretnor. Some results from competitions 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 (humor).
Thirteen fantastic new stories on the classic themes of Science Fiction by Isaac Asimov, Poul Anderson, Robert Silverberg, HarlanEllison, Frederick Pohl, Brian Aldiss, Harry Harrison, Philip K. Dick, and others.Between them the contributors have won all the awards bestowed by Science Fiction: seventeen Hugos, ten Nebulas and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. In this very special original collection, each writer is at the top of his form, each attempting to create the ultimate on a given theme.Edited by Edward L. Ferman and Barry N. Malzberg. Cover illustration by David Pelham.
Zusammengest., m. e. Vorw. versehen u. hrsg. v. Ferman, Edward L. Jubiläumsband.
Diese Story-Sammlung vereint sieben Science Fiction-Erzählungen. Preisgekrönte Autoren haben sie für uns im Auftrag geschrieben. Die Themen sind, seit es Science Fiction gibt, unzählige Male behandelt und variiert worden, aber nie so prägnant und endgültig wie in unseren Beispielen. Jeder Autor befaßt sich mit seinem »Lieblingsthema«: Isaac Asimov, der Erfinder der »Drei Gesetze der Robotik«, widmet sich dem Thema Roboter und Androiden, Poul Anderson, aus dessen schriftstellerischem Werk der Begriff »hard (technologisch exakte) science fiction« hervorging, schreibt über die Erforschung des Weltalls. Die Beiträge der anderen Autoren - ebenfalls Spezialisten auf ihrem Gebiet - erfüllen dieselben Voraussetzungen. Das Ergebnis ist überzeugend und der Beweis dafür, das Science Fiction erwachsen geworden ist und als Literaturgattung ernst genommen zu werden verdient. Brennpunkt Zukunft 1 Science Fiction für Anspruchsvolle aus dem Verlag Ullstein. enthält die Texte: Wir, die Verkauften Frederik Pohl Die Sternenwanderer Poul Anderson Im Land der Jugend Kit Reed Die Menschen und wir Isaac Asimov Wir drei Dean R. Koontz Die Raumratten vom KKK Harry Harrison Weltenwanderer Robert Silverberg