Theodore Sturgeon Livres

Three fantastic tales from the future and beyond. Contains: Case & the Dreamer 1973 If All Men Were Brothers, Would You Let One Marry Your Sister? 1967 When You Care, When You Love 1962

This replica of the October 1950 issue of GALAXY SCIENCE FICTION features a collection of compelling stories from renowned authors. Notable works include Clifford D. Simak's "TIME QUARRY," Theodore Sturgeon's "THE STARS ARE THE STYX," and Isaac Asimov's "DARWINIAN POOL ROOM." Each tale explores imaginative themes and thought-provoking concepts, showcasing the diverse voices of mid-20th-century science fiction. This edition is a treasure for fans of classic speculative fiction, offering a glimpse into the genre's rich history.

Two Soviet science fiction novels by the Strugatsky brothers. Introduction by Theodore Sturgeon.

Red Schuhart is a stalker, one of those young rebels who are compelled, in spite of extreme danger, to venture illegally into the Zone to collect the mysterious artifacts that the alien visitors left scattered around. His life is dominated by the place and the thriving black market in the alien products. But when he and his friend Kirill go into the Zone together to pick up a “full empty,” something goes wrong. And the news he gets from his girlfriend upon his return makes it inevitable that he’ll keep going back to the Zone, again and again, until he finds the answer to all his problems.

Tandy's Story (1961)Rule of Three (1951)The Education of Drusilla Strange (1954)Granny Won't Knit (1954)When You're Smiling (1955)The Claustrophile (1956)The Other Man (1956)The Stars Are the Styx (1950)Occam's Scalpel (1971)Dazed (1971)

Modern science fiction emerged in the 1950s, particularly in America, where it broke free from traditional conventions. Writers began to explore their imaginations in novel-length works, marking an era of stylistic experimentation and speculative storytelling that addressed the uncertainties of a rapidly changing world. Often overlooked by the literary elite, these “outsider” novels are now celebrated as American classics. This volume presents four distinct visions of uncertain futures and evolving identities. Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth’s The Space Merchants (1953) offers a satirical take on a future dominated by multinational advertising. Theodore Sturgeon’s More Than Human (1953) explores the journey of damaged individuals toward a potential new stage of evolution. Leigh Brackett, one of the first prominent female science fiction writers, presents a post-nuclear world in The Long Tomorrow (1955), where anti-urban technophobes clash with the remnants of a destroyed civilization. Richard Matheson’s The Shrinking Man (1956) tells the tale of a man shrinking due to a mysterious cloud, facing humiliations and dangers that lead him to a surprising and transformative realization. Each novel opens new territory, reflecting the dynamic energies of an age grappling with the unknown.

This collection features 20 short, odd stories that delve into fantasy, horror, and dark speculations, presenting shivery and grotesque visions of the future. In "Judas Fish," a man indulges in a rare delicacy—a giant squid—and merges with its advanced communal intelligence. "Woman's Rib" introduces a perfect lover, meticulously crafted by his creator. "The Bomb in the Bathtub" tells of a stubborn nuke with a flair for gambling and singing, while "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" reveals the extraordinary bond between a rescuer and a woman whose life diminishes with each act of love. "Mortality" explores the life of a feared monster, whose intelligence sustains those who confine him. The anthology includes an introduction by Theodore Sturgeon and features a variety of stories spanning from 1955 to 1975, showcasing the imaginative prowess of Thomas N. Scortia. The collection invites readers to engage with its unique narratives, each offering a blend of unsettling themes and thought-provoking concepts.

This collection, including the famous "Abreaction" and "Like Young", shows Sturgeon at the peak of his mastery of mind and heart expanding story telling. * "Need" (1960) * "Abreaction" (1948) * "Nightmare Island" (1941) * "Largo" (1947) * "The Bones" (1943) * "Like Young" (1960)Cover Artist: Tom Hallman

In this genre-bending novel—among the first to have launched sci-fi into the arena of literature—one of the great imaginers of the twentieth century tells a story as mind-blowing as any controlled substance and as affecting as a glimpse into a stranger's soul. There's Lone, the simpleton who can hear other people's thoughts and make a man blow his brains out just by looking at him. There's Janie, who moves things without touching them, and there are the teleporting twins, who can travel ten feet or ten miles. There's Baby, who invented an antigravity engine while still in the cradle, and Gerry, who has everything it takes to run the world except for a conscience. Separately, they are talented freaks. Together, they compose a single organism that may represent the next step in evolution, and the final chapter in the history of the human race. As the protagonists of More Than Human struggle to find out who they are and whether they are meant to help humanity or destroy it, Theodore Sturgeon explores questions of power and morality, individuality and belonging, with suspense, pathos, and a lyricism rarely seen in science fiction. Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and International Fantasy Awards

Sturgeon's people: Jokey - a bright kid, full of fun ... he can make you do anything he wants ... Osser - the strongest man in his world, driven to fulfill a dream of ancient glory revived - even though he got it all wrong ... Patty - it wasn't her fault she had trouble finding the right rhyme for the death-spell .... Dad - for a man who can build a crystal set inside a peanut, radio contact with Mars shouldn't be much of a problem ... Nobody but Ted Sturgeon could have created these unique characters - and the others who throng these masterful stories of science fiction and fantasy. Until now available only in scattered magazines and anthologies, these pieces are here brought together for the first time in a collection by a writer hailed as the outstanding master of fantastic fiction. CONTENTS The Hag Seleen The Martian and the Moron The Nail and the Oracle Won't You Walk - Talent One Foot and the Grave The Touch of Your Hand The Traveling Crag