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 second in our 'Worlds of If' series, with even more memorable stories from its tremendous run. '2BR02B' by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 'Do Unto Others' by Mark Clifton 'Robots of the World! Arise!' by Mari Wolf 'Disqualified' by Charles L. Fontenay 'Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?' by Kenneth O'Hara 'Vital Ingr...

In this story, the joint product of two imaginative minds, we get a very unusual picture of some of the possibilities of interplanetary exploration. We know that as soon as interplanetary travel is possible, expeditions from the earth will be ranging the length and breadth of the solar system searching out the thousands of wonders that are to be discovered.It is quite possible that some of the explorers, whether through accident or desire, may colonize the other planets and develop ...

A Marine Corps Officer, Everett Smith, served overseas for nearly three years including 1944 and 1945 in the Pacific Theater. Eighty years after the unconditional surrender of Imperial Japan ended WW II, the massive conflict that engulfed every corner of the planet is increasingly a distance memory. Its toll on an entire generation in lost and maimed lives and destruction of entire cities has faded into the history books. While the conclusion of the European war was being celebrated with V...

In "Masters of Space," Evans and Smith likely explore themes related to space exploration, alien encounters, and advanced technology. The title suggests that the narrative may involve powerful beings or civilizations who have mastered the mysteries of space travel and exert influence over the cosmos.Both Evans and Smith are known for their contributions to the science fiction genre, with Smith being particularly renowned for his influential "Lensman" series. "Masters of Space" is likely to...

The Masters had ruled all space with an unconquerable iron fist. But the Masters were gone. And this new, young race who came now to take their place - could they hope to defeat the ancient Enemy of All? A fascinating science fiction tale, not to be missed!

Jarvis Hilton is in charge of a handpicked team of scientists - and a navy warship on a deep space mission, dubbed Project Theta Orionis. On the outbound journey, automatic sensors drop their ship - the Perseus - into normal space for an encounter with a mysterious skeletal object. The encounter leaves them baffled, and leads them to a view an epic space battle. But strange as that is, it's nowhere near as mysterious as finding a planet covered in radioactive fuel ore - and populated with ...

We know that as soon as interplanetary travel is possible, expeditions from the Earth will be ranging the length and breadth of the solar system searching out the thousands of wonders that are to be discovered. It is quite possible that some of the explorers, whether through accident or desire, may colonize the other planets and develop under new and unusual conditions a new branch of the human race. It is doubtlessly true that if each of the solar planets were to be colonized, at the end ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.We know that as soon as interplanetary travel is possible, expeditions from the Earth will be ranging the length and breadth of the solar system searching out the thousands of wonders that are to be discovered. It is quite possible that some of the explorers, whether through accident or desire, may colonize the other planets and develop under new and unusual conditions a new branch of the human race. It is doubtlessly true that if each ...

We know that as soon as interplanetary travel is possible, expeditions from the Earth will be ranging the length and breadth of the solar system searching out the thousands of wonders that are to be discovered. It is quite possible that some of the explorers, whether through accident or desire, may colonize the other planets and develop under new and unusual conditions a new branch of the human race. It is doubtlessly true that if each of the solar planets were to be colonized, at the end ...

In "The Metal Moon," the story likely involves themes of space exploration, advanced technology, and possibly encounters with alien life or civilizations. Given the era in which it was written, the novel probably reflects the excitement and imagination of early 20th-century science fiction, characterized by a sense of wonder and curiosity about the possibilities of space and technology.The plot might revolve around a journey to or the discovery of a mysterious metallic moon, which could be...

The Metal Moon by Everett C. Smith and R. F. Starzl.

The Metal Moon is an enthralling anthology that explores the intricate layers of speculative fiction through a fascinating cross-section of stories that reflect both the technological and existential inquiries of its time. These narratives traverse a spectrum of literary styles, from the suspense of hard science fiction to the introspective depths of philosophical musings. The collection strikes a balance between thought-provoking and imaginative storytelling, offering readers a glimpse in...