Microcosmic god is an early example of the use of the pocket universe concept in science fiction. Here are some of the best science fiction books space. Whether youre looking for a stories of other worlds, dystopian futures, alien abductions or fantasy worlds of dragons and wizards. Book 1 in the series is pocket scifi year 6 time zones. A couple of years ago, ann and jeff vandermeer put out a request for recommendations. All the pocket readers science fiction books in order. Priced at 25 cents and featuring the logo of gertrude the kangaroo named after the motherinlaw of the artist, frank lieberman, pocket books editorial policy of reprints of light literature, popular nonfiction, and mysteries was coordinated with its strategy of selling books outside the traditional distribution channels.
Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Wollheims first anthology, the pocket book of sciencefiction was published by pocket books, inc. Gambling device, the book of frank herbert new york, daw books, 1973. Murder will in, the magazine of fantasy and science fiction, may 1970.
The pocket book of sciencefiction edited by donald a. The evolution of the book science fiction fantasy book. The 50 best nonfiction books of the past 25 years slates books team selects the definitive works of reporting, memoir, and argument of the past quartercentury. Scifi books often abbreviated as sf arent only portals to different worldsall books can do thatbut also timetraveling excursions into the past, allowing us to see how the greatest visionaries of the day imagined the future. As the editor points out, this is the first comprehensive selection of the science fiction story in its most powerful sphere, the novel.
John james audubons monumental birds of america, which was printed between 1827 and 1838. Im a big fan of vintage books,movies,tv shows and music. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The most valuable authors in vintage paperback by bruce black. He is hugely popular in those genres, and collectors of both have kept his books. He published his own works under pseudonyms, including david grinnell. The big book of science fiction by jeff vandermeer. Donald allen wollheim was a science fiction writer, editor, publisher and fan.
Vintage star trek paperback books lot of 5 pocket science fiction. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Pocket essentials is a dynamic series of books that are brief, lively, and easy to read. It was also the first book containing the words science fiction in the title. Galaxy reader of science fiction by h l gold abebooks. The pocketbook game by alice childress an interesting social study by kristin hunter in the short story the pocketbook game was about this black woman named mildred,who was carrying a conversation with her friend marge about a. The script was novelized and publised as a book in 1996. Get the best deals on star trek science fiction books when you shop the largest online selection at. The pocket book of science fiction by wollheim, donald and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A member of the futurians, he was one of the leading influences on the development of science fiction and science fiction fandom in the 20th century united states. The pocket book of science fiction by wollheim donald a. Fifth galaxy reader, the science fiction novels pocket books by h.
The evolution of the book as books have now reached the 21st century with the creation of the increasingly popular e book format, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at the long and involved history of the humble book. The pocket book of sciencefiction edited by donald. I encourage everyone to patronize your local used book record store and pick up some of the good stuff. The pocket book of science fiction edited by donald a. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. He uses something that creates a bubble of normal timeflow around him as he travels freezed universes. The pocket book of sciencefiction you are not logged in. I know that it sounds a little heavyhanded, but theres no other way to describe the impact that out of the pocket had on me, as a former high school football player struggling with his sexuality. Plot revolves around famous pocket universe desighner, who must restore several universes from temporal stasis. Wollheim contents view concise listing viii introduction the pocket book of sciencefiction 1943 essay by donald a. In 1989, the dieter by susan sussman became the first hard cover published by pocket books. The pocket samurai by john ball, regarding the pain of others by susan sontag, hagakure. Ever see one of those stories that appears in all the anthologies, but youve never read it.
This is an outstanding collection of 10 works of short fiction, by some of the notable names in science fiction. Project 40 three installments novelized as hellstroms hive, galaxy, november 1972 march 1973. Wollheim edited the first science fiction anthology to be massmarketed, the pocket book of science fiction 1943. Softcover massmarket paperback, very good condition, minor wear to edges, slight scuffing to covers, slight bend to book, small stain to top page edges does not effect inside pages, no spine creases, binding tight, pages clean, a very nice copy. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. This entry was posted in science fiction, vintage books and tagged books.
This is said to be the first paperback anthology of science fiction. Physical and political maps of the world maps of put the world in your hands with this atlas of planet earth this detailed and colorful global guide puts the world at. The pocket book of science fiction dark worlds quarterly. Timescape books was a science fiction line from pocket books operating from 1981 to 1985. It was named after the gregory benford novel timescape, which was not published by the timescape imprint. The pocket book of sciencefiction 1943 anthology by donald a. Browse and buy a vast selection of vintage paperbacks sleaze 1940s1950s collections.
Du bois to the secondwave feminism of james tiptree jr. Encounter in a lonely place, the book of frank herbert, new york. The pocket book of the world is an ideal companion for students, travelers, and the whole family. Four of the stories here have received multiple fan awards. The pocket book of science fictionedited by donald a. The pocketbook game by alice childress im nadege taffo. For book collectors, vintage science fiction titles hold a special appeal. When you shop science fiction books and fantasy books with you spend less and read more. Gold and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Home december 12 december 19 auction 2019 pocket book of science fiction by donald a. The pocket book of science fiction wollheim, donald a.
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