Microcosmic God: Volume II: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon by Theodor

Description: Microcosmic God by Theodore Sturgeon, Paul Williams, Samuel R. Delany The second of thirteen volumes that reprint all Sturgeons short fiction covers his prolific output during 1940 and 1941, after which he suffered five years of writers block. Showcasing Sturgeons early penchant for fantasy, the first six selections include whimsical ghost stories, such as "Cargo," in which a World War II munitions freighter is commandeered by invisible, peace-loving fairies. With the publication of his enduring science fiction classic, "Microcosmic God," Sturgeon finally found his voice, combining literate, sharp-edged prose with fascinating speculative science while recounting the power struggle between a brilliant scientist, who creates his own miniature race of gadget makers, and his greedy banker. Every one of the stories here is entertaining today because of Sturgeons singular gifts for clever turns of phrase and compelling narrative. As Samuel R. Delaney emphasizes in an insightful introduction, Sturgeon was the single most influential science fiction writer from the 1940s through the 1960s.The second of thirteen volumes that reprint all Sturgeons short fiction covers his prolific output during 1940 and 1941, after which he suffered five years of writers block. Showcasing Sturgeons early penchant for fantasy, the first six selections include whimsical ghost stories, such as "Cargo," in which a World War II munitions freighter is commandeered by invisible, peace-loving fairies. With the publication of his enduring science fiction classic, "Microcosmic God," Sturgeon finally found his voice, combining literate, sharp-edged prose with fascinating speculative science while recounting the power struggle between a brilliant scientist, who creates his own miniature race of gadget makers, and his greedy banker. Every one of the stories here is entertaining today because of Sturgeons singular gifts for clever turns of phrase and compelling narrative. As Samuel R. Delaney emphasizes in an insightful introduction, Sturgeon was the single most influential science fiction writer from the 1940s through the 1960s. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Theodore Sturgeon was born on February 26, 1918, in Staten Island, New York. He died in Eugene, Oregon, on May 8, 1985. A resident of New York City, upstate New York, and Los Angeles, he is the author of more than thirty novels and short story collections. Review "Historically, the Complete Sturgeon is one of the most important reissues in years. In terms of reading, this is a gold mine both for those already familiar with Sturgeons work and for a new generation of readers ready for something real."—Strange Worlds Magazine "Theodore Sturgeon has become a kind of patron saint of SF short story writers. His fiction demonstrated a love of humanity and an understanding of human emotion unparalleled in the field. At the time of his death in 1985, no short story writer was held in such high regard."—David Brin, author of Heavens Reach Details ISBN1556436599 Author Samuel R. Delany Short Title MICROCOSMIC GOD Language English ISBN-10 1556436599 ISBN-13 9781556436598 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 813.54 Illustrations Yes Residence US Birth 1918 Death 1985 Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Place of Publication Berkeley, CA Country of Publication United States Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-11-09 UK Release Date 2010-11-09 AU Release Date 2010-11-09 NZ Release Date 2010-11-09 US Release Date 2010-11-09 Pages 408 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Series The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon Subtitle Volume II: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon Edited by Paul Williams Series Number 2 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138002553;

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