Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition (Illustrated)

Clifford D. Simak · Poul Anderson · Frederik Pohl · Damon Knight · Jerome Bixby · Ray Bradbury · Leigh Brackett · Gardner F. Fox

Nov 2023 · DigiCat

About this ebook

DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of space adventures, alien contacts and intergalactic wars stories written by some of the greatest masters of the Sci-Fi genre: Ray Bradbury: Jonah of the Jove-Run Zero Hour Rocket Summer Lorelei of the Red Mist The Creatures That Time Forgot Asleep in Armageddon Defense Mech Lazarus Come Forth Morgue Ship The Monster Maker A Little Journey Leigh Brackett: Black Amazon of Mars Child of the Sun Citadel of Lost Ships Enchantress of Venus Last Call From Sector 9G Outpost on Io Queen of the Martian Catacombs Shannach Terror Out of Space The Beast-Jewel of Mars The Blue Behemoth The Dragon-Queen of Jupiter The Jewel of Bas The Stellar Legion The Vanishing Venusians Thralls of the Endless Night Poul Anderson: Captive of the Centaurianess Lord of a Thousand Sun Out of the Iron Womb Sargasso of Lost Starships Star Ship Swordsman of Lost Terra The Virgin of Valkarion Tiger by the Tail Witch of the Demon Seas Jerome Bixby: Cargo to Callisto Tubemonkey The Crowded Colony Vengeance on Mars Clifford D. Simak: Message From Mars Mr. Meek Plays Polo Mr. Meek—Musketeer The Shipshape Miracle Damon Knight The Star Beast Doorway to Kal-Jmar The Third Little Green Man The Avenger Frederik Pohl: Asteroid of the Damned Conspiracy on Callisto Double-Cross Let the Ants Try Gardner F. Fox: When Kohonnes Screamed The Warlock of Sharrador Werwile of the Crystal Crypt Sword of the Seven Suns Vassals of the Lode-Star Engines of the Gods by Gardner Tonight the Stars Revolt! The Last Monster Man nth The Man the Sun-Gods Made

About the author

Clifford D. Simak (1904–1988) was a prolific American science fiction writer, acclaimed for his pastoral style and reflective musings on the nature of humanity and its place in the cosmos. Born in Millville, Wisconsin, Simak pursued journalism before becoming an editor at various newspapers, and eventually a full-time writer. Simak's work is distinguished by its rural settings, philosophical tone, and a deep empathy for all forms of life. In his writing, he often explored themes of artificial intelligence, parallel universes, and the potential for peaceful coexistence between different species. His contributions to the field of science fiction are vast, with 'Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition (Illustrated)' being a testament to the range and depth of his speculative fiction. This anthology showcases Simak's ability to craft intricate narratives spanning across space and time, embedding complex ideas within accessible stories. Simak received multiple awards throughout his career, including three Hugo Awards and a Nebula Award. His 1963 novel 'Way Station' is considered a genre classic, further solidifying his status as a luminary in science fiction literature. His style was characterized by a rare combination of the pastoral and speculative, offering readers a unique and contemplative take on the future and its endless possibilities. Simak's works continued to be influential long after his passing, both inspiring and informing new generations of science fiction writers and enthusiasts.