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I Sing the Body Electric! and Other Stories is a superb collection of classic Ray Bradbury short stories. This book features fantastic science fiction and fantasy tales reminiscent of those in The Illustrated Man. Though initially published in 1976, it includes works from Bradbury’s early career, spanning the 1940s to the 1970s.
Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick (2002) compiles some of the finest short stories from this master of mind-bending science fiction. Dick frequently explores realities constructed by media, governments, and large corporations, and his narratives have inspired numerous science fiction films such as Bladerunner, Total Recall, and Minority Report. This collection serves as an excellent introduction to the provocative work of this author.
Published in 2003 by Pocket Books, Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe gathers some of the best works of this renowned author. The edition also includes a selection of critical excerpts and recommendations for further reading.
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume I features twenty-six of the greatest science fiction stories ever written. Originally published in 1970, it was created to honor the finest science fiction writers of the era. The anthology includes works by notable authors such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert A. Heinlein, and Daniel Keyes.
Forest J. Ackerman’s World of Science Fiction is authored by one of the foremost experts on science fiction. Ackerman, a lifelong friend of Ray Bradbury, published this detailed and richly illustrated volume in 1997. The book offers Ackerman’s perspective on the history and prominent authors of the science fiction genre, along with discussions on pulp magazines and science fiction in television and film.
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