Microcosmic God: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon - Couverture souple

Sturgeon, Theodore

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1556433018 ISBN 13 : 9781556433016

Editeur : North Atlantic Books,U.S., 1998

Synopsis

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The second of a planned 10 volumes that will reprint all Sturgeon's short fiction covers his prolific output during 1940 and 1941, after which he suffered five years of writer's block. Showcasing Sturgeon's 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 SF 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. Voice found or not, every one of the stories here is readable and entertaining today because of Sturgeon's 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 SF writer from the 1940s through the 1960s.

Revue de presse

"Historically, the Complete Sturgeon is one of the most important reissues in years. In terms of reading, this is a goldmine both for those already familiar with Sturgeon's 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 so high a regard."-David Brin, author of Heaven's Reach

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1556433018
• ISBN 13: 9781556433016
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Éditeur: William Paul S., Williams Paul
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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