Rayguns, aliens, gorgeous women and unsavory evil-doers: 51 Amazing Science Fiction Short Stories collects some of the finest short sci-fi ever written, from masters such as L. Ron Hubbard, Ray Cummings, Lester Del Rey and more!

Nelson Slade Bond (1908-2006) had a remarkable career as a science fiction writer. He wrote extensively for books, radio, television and the stage, and especially the pulp magazines. Like Ray Bradbury, he did his journeyman work in the science fiction pulps before graduating to the higher-paying “slick” magazines like Bluebook. The quality of his work was such that Arkham House, Gnome Press, Prime Press, and Doubleday issued collections of his early short stories. At Wildside Press, we wer...

Weird Tales' launched in March of 1923 and the world was never the same again. While pulp magazines had been around for some time, 'Weird Tales' was the first pulp magazine to specialize in supernatural fiction. 'Weird Tales' single-handedly created the field of genre fiction as we know it. No longer did readers of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror have to seek out single stories in otherwise mundane magazines; now they had a magazine all of their own that published only the stories the...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Norton, and many, many more!

The editors at www.fantasticstoriesoftheimagination.com present Fantasy and Science Fiction from the Present, Past, and Future. The Cold Calculations by Michael A. Burstein, They Twinkled like Jewels by Philip José Farmer, Lingua Franca by Carole McDonnell, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum, Don’t Jump by Jamie Wild, Youth by Isaac Asimov, Digger Don't Take No Requests by John Teehan, Lighter than You Think by Nelson Bond, Garden of Souls by M. Turville Heitz, The Variable Man by Philip...

Shadrach: Once, in Bible times, three men were cast into a fiery furnace—and lived! Now, on far-off, frozen Titania, three space-bitten Shadrachs faced the same awful test of godship.The Ballad of Blaster Bill: They recite this epic poem in the spaceways...

Nebula Award Winning Authors 2 brings together eighteen unforgettable stories from some of the most celebrated writers in science fiction. Long before many of them received the genre’s highest honors, these authors were already creating the imaginative worlds, unforgettable characters, and bold ideas that would define modern science fiction.Isaac Asimov explores humanity’s future with classics including Living Space, Christmas on Ganymede, and

Fantastic Universe started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazines publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the fields best known writers. This is our third Fantastic universe Superpack. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 100,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Gods of the North' by Robert E. Howard ...

Galactic empires. Mighty heroes blasting their way to victory. Galaxy-spanning quests. They're all essential ingredients for a space opera! Here are 6 classic novellas from the pulps, showcasing galaxy-spanning adventures. Included are:"Thunder to Venus," by Joseph J. Millard"The Last Outpost," by Nelson S. Bond"Martian Adventure," by Robert Moore Williams"A Planet Named Shayol," by Cordwainer Smith"The Superstition Seeders," by Edward Wellen"And ...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 461–480 brings together 20 classic science fiction stories from some of the genre’s greatest writers, alongside forgotten authors whose imaginative tales deserve to be heard again.Travel from the hidden dangers of Arthur C. Clarke’s Hide and Seek to the unsettling future of Jack Vance’s The Men Return. Encounter a world where kindness has taken an unexpected turn in Arthur Sellings’ The Age of Kindness, journey to Mars with The Hermi...

In "Colossus of Chaos," Bond likely explores themes of technology, societal upheaval, and the consequences of scientific advancement. The title suggests a story involving a monumental or disruptive force, possibly a technological or natural phenomenon that threatens to disrupt the established order.Bond's writing style is characterized by its imaginative concepts, thought-provoking themes, and skillful characterization. His stories often blend speculative elements with social commentary, o...

This science fiction novel explores themes of space exploration, human ambition, and the search for knowledge beyond the known universe. The story follows a group of astronauts or scientists who venture into the depths of space, driven by a quest for understanding and discovery.As they journey beyond the reach of light, they encounter various challenges and phenomena that test their resolve and challenge their perceptions of reality. The narrative delves into the philosophical implications...