Robert Sheckley Books
July 16, 1928 – December 9, 2005
Robert Sheckley was a titan of science fiction humor, renowned as a prolific short story writer. His works often delved into irony and absurd situations, exploring the peculiar and unpredictable aspects of human nature and the future. Sheckley's style was characterized by its light touch and wit, making his narratives accessible and engaging for readers. His extensive catalog of stories and novels left a lasting legacy within the science fiction genre.
These surreal, elegantly witty tales from one of the most esteemed writers of science fiction encompass indignant aliens, stranded space explorers, shapeshifters, a company that manufactures designer planets and a deadly hunting game in far-future New York.
Bring me the head of Prince Charming
- 310 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Azzy Elbub, demon, has his sights set on the Millenial Evil Deeds Award, given to the being whose acts do the most toward reshaping the world. But his evil plans go far astray. ...
The Status Civilization
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This classical work has been preserved and republished in a modern format to ensure its significance endures for future generations. The book has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and designed, resulting in a clear and readable text that is not derived from scanned copies of the original.
In "Essef - Earth Hunt," Carmody searches for his version of Earth in a galaxy filled with diverse planets. He must visit each one quickly, as his quest for home has become a desperate race against death.
This is it. Over. Don. Through. FINI. Boom. Kaput: The End of the World and how to Enjoy it. Contents The Last Days of (Parallel?) Earth by Robert Sheckley The Day After the End of the World by Harry Harrison A Very Good Year Roger Zelazny Fire And/or Ice Roger Zelazny Exeunt Omnes Roger Zelazny Sungrab William F. Nolan Where are you now, Erik Scorbic? K. Copeland Shea Bud Ian Watson The Making of Revelation, Part I Philip Jose' Farmer Rebecca Rubinstein's Seventeenth Birthday Simon Gandolfi The Revelation Thomas M. Disch Nirvana is a Nowhere Place Joel Schulman Heir J. A. Lawrence The Kingom of O'Ryan Bob Shaw Just Another End of the World Maxim Jakubowski
Essef, initially published as "Immortality, Delivered" and serialized in Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine as "Time Killers", was later adapted into the 1992 film "Freejack" featuring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, and Anthony Hopkins.
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In this last Babylon 5 title, John Sheridan is about to celebrate the fifth anniversary of peace. But the Drakh, once servants of the bloodthirst Shadow, are preparing to launch a devastating interstellar war. In a desperate attempt to warn Earth, Sheridan faces an apocalyptic showdown with the war machine capable of killing an entire world.
A ONE IN A MILLION CHANCE FOR A BAND OF MISFITS TO ACQUIRE ALIEN ROYAL JELLY- A POTENT HALLUCINOGENIC DRUG AND PAIN-KILLER.IT MEANS A MISSION TO THE MOST GODFORSAKEN PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE. ANOTHER RIP-ROARING ADVENTURE FOR THE GROUP WHO DARE TO TAKE ON THE GREATEST MONSTER KNOWN TO MAN.
