Keith Laumer

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Worlds of If Super Pack #3

Beschreibung

Worlds of If was a three time winner of the Hugo Award for best science fiction magazine. Worlds of If discovered many talented writers who would go on to dominate genre fiction. This is the third in our Worlds of If series with even more memorable stories from its tremendous run. If you enjoyed this book, you'll want to search on "Positronic Publishing Super Pack" and check out all our other Super Packs! The Yillian Way by Keith Laumer Homo Inferior by Mari Wolf The Talkative Tree by H.B. Fyfe Show Business by Boyd Ellanby The One and the Many by Milton Lesser The Stowaway by Alvin Heiner Sound of Terror by Don Berry Planet of Dreams by James McKimmey, Jr Off Course by Mack Reynolds Thy Name Is Woman by Kenneth O'Hara Uniform of a Man by Dave Dryfoos The Planet with No Nightmare by Jim Harmon The Kenzie Report by Mark Clifton The Six Fingers of Time by R.A. Lafferty Fly by Night by Arthur Dekker Savage Lonesome Hearts by Russ Winterbotham Double Take by Richard Wilson McIlvaine's Star by August Derleth An Empty Bottle by Mari Wolf Progress Report by Mark Clifton and Alex Apostolides The Peacemaker by Alfred Coppel The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson 'Mid Pleasures and Palaces by James McKimmey, Jr. The Clean and Wholesome Land by Ralph Sholto Weak on Square Roots by Russell Burton Black Eyes and the Daily Grind by Milton Lesser Sinister Paradise by Robert Moore Williams Pipe of Peace by James McKimmey, Jr. Atom Drive by Charles Fontenay DP by Arthur Dekker Savage Forsyte's Retreat by Winston Marks Where There's Hope by Jerome Bixby The Day of the Dog by Andersen Horne Meeting of the Board by Alan E. Nourse Holes Incorporated by L. Major Reynolds The Thing in the Attic by James Blish To Choke An Ocean by J. F. Bone Gambler's World by Keith Laumer

Autor

Keith Laumer (1925-1993) was a notable American science fiction author renowned for his contributions to the genre, particularly in the realm of space opera and military science fiction. Born in Syracusa, New York, Laumer served as a U.S. Air Force officer, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing, infusing it with detailed military and strategic elements. He began his writing career in the 1950s, gaining recognition for his imaginative storytelling and inventive world-building. Laumer is perhaps best known for his Bolo series, featuring sentient tanks engaged in futuristic warfare, which became a hallmark of his career. His works, including The Star-Sent Knaves, often explore themes of interstellar adventure, political intrigue, and cosmic conflict, reflecting his fascination with galactic empires and space battles. His narrative style is marked by action-packed plots and complex character development. Throughout his career, Laumer's contributions helped shape modern science fiction, making him a significant figure in the genre. His ability to blend futuristic technology with compelling storylines has left a lasting impact on science fiction literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Positronic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 550
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 1034g
• ISBN-13: 9781515420866
• ISBN-10: 1515420868
• Artikelnr.: 52962025