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The Best of Cordwainer Smith

By: Cordwainer Smith
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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With an introduction by J. J. Pierce, this volume features the 12 most important stories by Cordwainer Smith, a unique writer who has fused wonder and poetry into imaginative tales that transcend both science and fiction.

"Scanners Live in Vain"

Adam Stone has found a way for men to cross deep space alive - a discovery that might kill him.

"The Lady Who Sailed the Soul"

Helen America voyages to the stars - and into a timeless legend of romance.

"Alpha Ralpha Boulevard"

They thought it was a road to a dream that lasts forever - but dreams are made to be broken.

"The Ballad of Lost C'Mell"

Never has there been a girl quite like C'mell. She's not even human - but she's all woman.

And eight more stunning stories by a man who dreamed the future.

©2016 Cordwainer Smith (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Anthologies & Short Stories Science Fiction Fiction Dream
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it was a great book, well worth a listen, will listen to it at least once more.

great book

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could do with a slightly longer gsp between stories. it would help you digest them better

gap between stories

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Awesome SF! Cordwainer Smith has a unique way of looking at the future. So different to other SF authors I have read.

Best ever SF

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