Isaac Asimov Presents Great Science Fiction 01

by A.E. van Vogt and Milton A. Rothman

Book Overview

Here are the best fantasy and science fiction stories of 1939. Each story has a brief introduction by Greenberg, and a personal reflection by Asimov. Contents: Introduction, essay by Martin H.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879974540
• ISBN13: 9780879974541
• Release Date: March 1979
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of the Greatest Science Fiction Collections

My introduction to classic science fiction came when I read 2001: A Space Oddesey, written by Arthur C. Clarke. Isaac Asimov's name caught my interest when I saw this book in the book store, and as I looked through the authors of short science fiction stories (a complete listing is below), I knew I had to have this book. This book features classic science fiction stories from the year 1939, and includes many of the first stories written by such authors as Robert Heinlein.My favorite short story in this collection is Black Destroyer, written by A. E. Van Gogt. It is the story of the last survivor of a dying race, whose only chance for survival comes in the form of an Earth ship. Other good stories include the humorous Trouble With Water by H. L. Gold and I, Robot by Eando Binder (no relation to Asimov's own book by the same name). This is the first book in a series of classic science fiction collections by Isaac Asimov, and is well worth your interest.Complete listing of Short Stories in this collection:I, Robot -- Eando BinderThe Strange Flight of Richard Clayton -- Robtert BlochTrouble with Water -- H.L. GoldCloak of Aesir -- Don A. StuartThe Day is Done -- Lester Del ReyThe Ultimate Catalyst -- John TaineThe Gnarly Man -- John TaineBlack Destroyer -- A.E. Van GogtGreater Than Gods -- C.L. MooreTrends -- Isaac AsimovThe Blue Giraffe -- L. Sprague De CampThe Misguided Halo -- Henry KuttnerHeavy Planet -- Milton A. RothmanLife-Line -- Robert A. Heinlein (his first)Ether Breather -- Theodore SturgeonPilgrimage -- Nelson BondRust -- Joseph E. KelleamThe Four-Sided Triangle -- William F. TempleStar Bright -- Jack WilliamsonMisfit -- Robert A. Heinlein (his second)