The preservation of Mr. Meek-Musketeer highlights its significance in human history, ensuring its legacy endures for future generations. Alpha Editions has retyped and reformatted the text, presenting it in a modern, clear, and readable format, rather than relying on scanned copies. This effort emphasizes the book's importance and accessibility for contemporary readers.
Clifford D. Simak Book order
This author explores profound questions of human existence and our place in the cosmos through compelling narratives. His works often delve into timeless themes such as loneliness, hope, and the intricacies of relationships, set against futuristic or fantastical backdrops. With a gift for lyrical prose and poignant characters, his writing offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human. His output is thought-provoking and resonates with readers seeking meaningful storytelling.







- 2024
- 2024
The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, preserving its significance throughout history. Alpha Editions aims to maintain its legacy by presenting it in a modern format, making it accessible for both current and future readers. This effort highlights the importance of the work while ensuring it remains a valuable resource for generations to come.
- 2023
Ring Around the Sun
- 266 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The narrative follows a writer on a quest for understanding, leading to the discovery of mutants and the existence of multiple Earths. Renowned for its imaginative scope, this classic work by a Science Fiction Grand Master delves into themes of reality and existence, showcasing the author's first-rate storytelling.
- 2021
Galaxy Science Fiction, October 1950
- 166 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This replica of the October 1950 issue of GALAXY SCIENCE FICTION features a collection of compelling stories from renowned authors. Notable works include Clifford D. Simak's "TIME QUARRY," Theodore Sturgeon's "THE STARS ARE THE STYX," and Isaac Asimov's "DARWINIAN POOL ROOM." Each tale explores imaginative themes and thought-provoking concepts, showcasing the diverse voices of mid-20th-century science fiction. This edition is a treasure for fans of classic speculative fiction, offering a glimpse into the genre's rich history.
- 2021
Message from Mars
- 36 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of a desolate Mars, the story follows a lone pioneer who must navigate the harsh landscape after his ship has been destroyed. With the haunting legacy of fifty-five predecessors who perished on the "bridge of bones," he faces an urgent mission: to send a warning back to Earth about an impending doom. The tension mounts as he races against time, highlighting themes of survival, isolation, and the dire consequences of human exploration.
- 2020
Unknown Guests: Three Alien Contact Stories: Empire, The World That Couldn't Be, Hellhounds of the Cosmos
- 146 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Unknown Guests is Clifford D. Simak's collection of alien contact stories. The author tells fascinating stories of human/alien relations both on Earth and distant planets. Empire The World That Couldn't Be Hellhounds of the Cosmos
- 2020
Time Hole: Time Travel Stories by Clifford D. Simak: Project Mastodon, Second Childhood
- 50 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Going back 50,000 years in time, opportunists found "Mastodonia" to make millions selling access to their country and its resources. Second Childhood: Achieving immortality is only half of the problem. The other half is knowing how to live with it once it's been made possible-and inescapable!
- 2019
Empire
A Powerful Novel Of Intrigue And Action In The Not-So-Distant Future
- 134 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Focusing on the preservation and repair of classic literature, this book represents a dedicated effort to maintain the integrity of original works. It aims to contribute to the literary heritage by ensuring these timeless pieces remain accessible and appreciated by future generations.
- 2016
Exploring the complexities of immortality, the narrative delves into the challenges faced by those who have achieved eternal life. It grapples with the psychological and emotional implications of living forever, raising questions about purpose, relationships, and the human experience in a world where death is no longer an option. The story invites readers to reflect on what it truly means to live when time is limitless.
- 2015
People work. Folk play. That is the way it has been in this country as long as Sam can remember. He is happy, and he understands that this is the way it should be. People are bigger than folk. They are stronger. They do not need food or water. They do not need the warmth of a fire. All they need is a job to do and a blacksmith to fix them when they break. The people work so the folk can drink their moonshine, fish a little, throw a horseshoe. But when Sam starts to wonder about why the world is this way, his life will never be the same. Along with the other stories in this collection, ?I Am Crying All Inside? is a compact marvel: a picture of an impossible reality that is not so different from our own
