“A map for men...[Moore and Gillette] are handing men concrete images and explicit ways of thinking and being, ways to mature and still remain fully masculine.”—Chicago Sun-TimesThe classic guide to the four essential male archetypes.Masculinity is on trial, leaving many men feeling lost, threatened, or unable to clearly express themselves. Instead of leading to internal growth and maturity, paradigms like “toxic masculinity” and “man up!” ultimately lead to men and boys fe...

The 54th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK® collects Doomesday Eve, a classic novel, plus 9 great short stories by Robert Moore Williams. Complete contents include:Dooomsday EveDark RealityJohn Holder's WeaponLord of the Silent DeathMiss Tweedham's ElogarsnNew LampsQuest on IoSecret of the PaintingWhat Inhabits Me?

Here for your reading delectation, are 25 outre tales of crime. Since history has proven that there is nothing unusual or unexpected about the human (or inhuman) drive to break the law, it should come as no surprise that the weird, the strange, the supernatural, and the just plain odd often, in fictional form, manifest themselves allayed to the criminal element. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettTHE WINDOW OF HORRORS, by H.L. MenckenTHE FOOTSTEPS ON THE STAIR...

All good stories begin with fascinating characters, and this novel is replete with them. We have Gwen, nineteen, five feet two inches, voluptuous and gorgeous. Gwen is a budding journalist who will do anything to get a story — and the story she gets leads her far deeper into an awareness of herself and sexual experience than she ever planned to go. We have Dan, big and brawny, a young cop, who discovers in himself a love of Gwen so overpowering that it leads him to heights of heroism and t...

Black Static issue 71 (September-October 2019) contains new cutting edge horror fiction by Stephen Hargadon, Sarah Read, Steven Sheil, Daniel Bennet, and Seán Padraic Birnie. The cover art is by Joachim Luetke, and interior illustrations are by Richard Wagner, Jim Burns, Warwick Fraser-Coombe and others. Regular features: Into the Woods by Ralph Robert Moore; Notes from the Borderland by Lynda E. Rucker; Case Notes book reviews by Georgina Bruce, Laura Mauro, Andrew Hook, Daniel Carpenter,...

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. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 175,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Exile from Space' by Judith Merril 'Cogito, Ergo Sum' by John Foster West 'Grove of th...

Robert Moore Williams (1907–1977) was an American writer, primarily of science fiction. He wrote not only under his own name, but as John S. Browning, H. H. Hermon, Russell Storm and E. K. Jarvis (a house name shared with other writers). Rereading his work in preparation for assembling this volume, we were impressed by how well much of his fiction holds up today. His writing style is smooth and crisp, and he avoids scientific lectures, preferring to let the plots speak for himself. Include...

Worlds of If was a three time winner of the Hugo Award for best science fiction magazine. Worlds of If discovered many talented writers who would go on to dominate genre fiction. This is the third in our Worlds of If series with even more memorable stories from its tremendous run. ‘The Yillian Way’ by Keith Laumer ‘Homo Inferior’ by Mari Wolf ‘The Talkative Tree’ by H.B. Fyfe ‘Show Business’ by Boyd Ellanby ‘The One and the Many’ by Milton Lesser ‘The Stowaway’ by Alvin Heiner ‘Sound of Te...

Planet Stories was an American pulp science fiction magazine, published between 1939 and 1955. It featured interplanetary adventures, both in space and on other planets, and managed to obtain work from well-known names, including Isaac Asimov and Clifford Simak.In 1952 Planet published Philip K. Dick's first sale, and went on to print more of his stories over the next years.This Super Pack features 31 of the very best stories from the magazine, and is guaran...

The story follows the protagonist, Dr. John Marco, a scientist who discovers the existence of this mysterious planet. Intrigued by the possibility of interacting with an advanced alien civilization, Dr. Marco embarks on a journey to explore the planet and uncover its secrets.As Dr. Marco and his team delve deeper into the planet's secrets, they encounter strange phenomena and powerful beings that challenge their understanding of the universe. The novel delves into themes of exploration, di...

Hamilton, alongside a small group of rebels, fights against the mind-controlling force to free the people of Vidir and uncover the truth behind the planet's enigmatic rulers. The novel blends themes of adventure, mystery, and psychological manipulation, typical of mid-20th-century science fiction.Williams, a prolific writer in the genre during the 1940s and 1950s, is known for his ability to create engaging plots with unexpected twists and thought-provoking concepts. "Sinister Paradise" re...

This science fiction novel is set on Io, one of Jupiter's moons, known for its extreme volcanic activity and harsh environment. The story follows a group of explorers or colonists who embark on a mission to uncover the secrets of the moon and the potential for human habitation.As the narrative unfolds, the characters encounter various challenges, including the dangers posed by Io's volatile landscape, potential alien life forms, and the internal conflicts that arise within the group. The q...