Man with the Strange Head and Other Early Science Fiction Stories

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

AvMiles J. Breuer,Miles J Breuer,Michael R. Page,Michael R Page

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Gathered here for the first time are Miles J. Breuer's first publication, "The Man with the Strange Head"; his neglected dystopian novel Paradise and Iron (appearing here in book form for the first time); stories such as "Gostak and the Doshes" and "Mechanocracy"; and Breuer's essay "The Future of Scientifiction," one of the early critical statements of the genre. Also included are some of the author's letters from the Discussions column of Amazing Stories. Much of what we know as science fiction saw the light—and found its themes, styles, and modes—in the science fiction magazines of the early twentieth century. It was in these magazines of the 1920s and 1930s that Breuer often led the way. Breuer himself found his inspiration in the work of H. G. Wells and in turn influenced science fiction masters from Jack Williamson to Robert A. Heinlein. The Man with the Strange Head and Other Early Science Fiction Stories collects the best work of this pioneer of the genre.

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Utgivningsdatum2008-10-01
Mått152 x 229 x 24 mm
Vikt617 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieBison Frontiers of Imagination
Antal sidor472
FörlagUniversity of Nebraska Press
ISBN9780803215870

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Acknowledgments Introduction The Man with the Strange HeadAmazing Stories, January 1927 The Appendix and the SpectaclesAmazing Stories, December 1928 The Gostak and the DoshesAmazing Stories, March 1930 Paradise and IronAmazing Stories Quarterly, Summer 1930 A Problem in CommunicationAstounding Stories, September 1930 On Board the Martian LinerAmazing Stories, March 1931 MechanocracyAmazing Stories, April 1932 The Finger of the PastAmazing Stories, November 1932 Millions for DefenseAmazing Stories, March 1935 Mars ColonizesMarvel Tales, Summer 1935 The OversightComet Stories, December 1940 Appendix 1: The Future of ScientifictionAmazing Stories Quarterly, Summer 1929 Appendix 2: Selected Letters Source Acknowledgments Breuer's Science Fiction

"I have a great admiration for the writing pioneers who opened the territory for the rest of us, and Miles J. Breuer was one of the most important. I'll always think of him along with Jack Williamson, who welcomed me into the group and collaborated with me, as Breuer collaborated with him. As Heinlein urged, 'Pay it forward.' But we also have to pay it back."—James Gunn, author of The Listeners "I'm happy to see Breuer rediscovered. He was a pioneer of American science fiction."—the late Jack Williamson, author of The Humanoids "If, like a Breuer character, Breuer could journey forward to see this collection, he would have been pleased."—Ed Park, Los Angeles Times Book Review