This book is the second part of a two-book project that has brought all of the science fiction and fantasy of William Tenn back into print. The first volume is Immodest Proposals. A volume of his non-fiction, Dancing Naked, was published in September 2004.Here Comes Civilization contains the novel Of Men and Monsters and all of the short science fiction that was not included in the companion to this volume, Immodest Proposals. It has such classic stories as "Bernie the Faust," "The ...

The Men in the Walls by William Tenn presents a haunting and thought-provoking science fiction story that explores the fragile balance between survival, civilization, and the darker instincts that can emerge when humanity is pushed to its limits. Known for his sharp social commentary and imaginative storytelling, Tenn creates a narrative that feels both unsettling and deeply reflective about the future of human society.The story unfolds in a distan...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Women rule because of their greater ability to use and understand logic while men can't be trusted to be anything other than emotional. 'Venus Is a Man's World' takes you on a humorous, satirical romp that only William Tenn could pull off. Wry, witty, and intelligent.

Colonel Benjamin Rice tells the story of Project Hush, a top-secret Army plan to establish a permanent armed base on the Moon before rival powers or unknown threats can gain the upper hand. He is especially irritated by the mission's disastrously conspicuous name and by the elaborate secrecy required to keep the operation hidden, giving the tale a sharp, satirical edge. After a covert launch succeeds, Rice, Major Monroe Gridley, and Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Hawthorne land and begin buildi...

Earth may be our home but the future lies beyond this reality. In X Minus One we are transported to new worlds, new times and new adventures. Science Fiction and science fact are perhaps two views of the same thing. What your minds are about to witness - and take part in - may be a dimension too far. Your safety cannot be guaranteed. If you have any doubts turn back before it’s too late….Countdown sequence initiated…….

The mission was supposed to remain invisible. Years of classified research and a launch so secret the military itself barely knew it existed had one goal: place the United States Army on the Moon before anyone else could get there.When Colonel Benjamin Rice and two fellow scientists land in Mare Nubium and begin assembling a lunar military station, everything goes according to plan. Supplies are unloaded, a plastic dome rises from the dust, and a scouting survey begins across the b...

These are three imaginative SF stories by an author I admire a lot, William Tenn. Venus is a Man's World, (Galaxy Science Fiction, July 1951), Project Hush (Galaxy Science Fiction, 1954_ and Of All Possible Worlds. (Galaxy, Sept 1956) - Summary by phil chenevert

It was Eric's birthday, the day he became a man. And that could only mean one thing. It was time for him to steal for mankind. The aliens had subjugated humans with technology so far in advanced of anything that mankind had ever developed that it was unthinkable that man would ever claim back his home planet. Or was it?

Delve into the twisted brilliance of "Ricardo's Virus," William Tenn's captivating sci-fi tale where scientific curiosity meets unforeseen consequences. When an ambitious researcher unleashes a pathogen with mind-altering capabilities, humanity faces an evolutionary crisis that challenges the very definition of progress. Tenn's razor-sharp satire and prophetic vision shine in this thought-provoking story that explores the ethical boundaries of manipulation and the unpredictable nature of b...

The world was divided between the Men and the Monsters - but which were Monsters and which were Men? An incredible science fiction tale woven by a genius of the genre, William Tenn! Well worth the read, and presented to you finally by the fine folks of Endymion Press!

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The tiny lifeboat seemed to hang suspended from its one working rear jet, then it side-slipped and began to spin violently downwards to the sickly orange ground of the planet. Inside the narrow cabin, Dr. Helena Naxos was hurled away from the patient she was tending and slammed into a solid bulkhead. The shock jolted the breath out of her. She shook her head and grabbed frantically at an overhead support as the cabin tilted again. Jake ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.It was Eric's birthday, the day he became a man. And that could only mean one thing. It was time for him to steal for mankind. The aliens had subjugated humans with technology so far in advanced of anything that mankind had ever developed that it was unthinkable that man would ever claim back his home planet. Or was it?