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This anthology features 14 short science fiction stories from the Golden Age, a period recognized from 1939 to 1963. It is part of a definitive series that highlights memorable stories that have shaped the genre. The collection opens with an introduction by Martin H. Greenberg. Featured works include "Little Lost Robot" by Isaac Asimov, "Tomorrow's Children" by Poul Anderson and F. N. Waldrop, and "Child's Play" by William Tenn. Other notable contributions are "Time and Time Again" by H. Beam Piper, "Tiny and the Monster" by Theodore Sturgeon, and "E for Effort" by T. L. Sherred. The anthology also includes "Letter to Ellen" by Chan Davis, "The Figure" by Edward Grendon, and "With Folded Hands..." by Jack Williamson. Additionally, readers can enjoy "The Fires Within" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Zero Hour" by Ray Bradbury, and "Hobbyist" by Eric Frank Russell. The collection closes with "Exit the Professor" by Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, and "Thunder and Roses" by Theodore Sturgeon. This volume was later reprinted as part of a larger series.
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Isaac Asimov Presents the Great SF Stories 9, Isaac Asimov
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- Released
- 1983
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- (Paperback)
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- Subtitle
- 1947
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Isaac Asimov
- Publisher
- DAW
- Released
- 1983
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 366
- ISBN10
- 0879978023
- ISBN13
- 9780879978020
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Short Stories
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- This anthology features 14 short science fiction stories from the Golden Age, a period recognized from 1939 to 1963. It is part of a definitive series that highlights memorable stories that have shaped the genre. The collection opens with an introduction by Martin H. Greenberg. Featured works include "Little Lost Robot" by Isaac Asimov, "Tomorrow's Children" by Poul Anderson and F. N. Waldrop, and "Child's Play" by William Tenn. Other notable contributions are "Time and Time Again" by H. Beam Piper, "Tiny and the Monster" by Theodore Sturgeon, and "E for Effort" by T. L. Sherred. The anthology also includes "Letter to Ellen" by Chan Davis, "The Figure" by Edward Grendon, and "With Folded Hands..." by Jack Williamson. Additionally, readers can enjoy "The Fires Within" by Arthur C. Clarke, "Zero Hour" by Ray Bradbury, and "Hobbyist" by Eric Frank Russell. The collection closes with "Exit the Professor" by Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, and "Thunder and Roses" by Theodore Sturgeon. This volume was later reprinted as part of a larger series.