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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. 1, 1929-1964

The Greatest Science Fiction Stories of All Time Chosen by the Members of the Science Fiction Writers of America

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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. 1, 1929-1964

By: Robert A. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg - editor
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman, L. J. Ganser, Richard Ferrone
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The definitive collection of the best in science fiction stories between 1929 and 1964.

This book contains 26 of the greatest science fiction stories ever written. They represent the considered verdict of the Science Fiction Writers of America, those who have shaped the genre and who know, more intimately than anyone else, what the criteria for excellence in the field should be.

The authors chosen for the Science Fiction Hall Fame are the men and women who have shaped the body and heart of modern science fiction; their brilliantly imaginative creations continue to inspire and astound new generations of writers and fans.

In "The Roads Must Roll", Robert Heinlein describes an industrial civilization of the future caught up in the deadly flaws of its own complexity. "Country of the Kind", by Damon Knight, is a frightening portrayal of biological mutation. "Nightfall", by Isaac Asimov, one of the greatest stories in the science fiction field, is the story of a planet where the sun sets only once every millennium and is a chilling study in mass psychology.

Originally published in 1970 to honor those writers and their stories that had come before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame, Vol. One, was the book that introduced tens of thousands of young listeners to the wonders of science fiction. Too long unavailable, this new edition will treasured by all science fiction fans everywhere.

This collection also includes an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stories by Stanley G. Weinbaum, John W. Campbell, Lester del Rey, Theodore Sturgeon, Lewis Padgett, Clifford D. Simak, Fredric Brown, Murray Leinster, Judith Merril, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, C. M. Kornbluth, Richard Matheson, Fritz Leiber, Anthony Boucher, James Blish, Arthur C. Clarke, Jerome Bixby, Tom Godwin, Alfred Bester, Daniel Keyes, and Roger Zelazny.

The complete list of narrators includes Oliver Wyman, L. J. Ganser, Richard Ferrone, Pete Larkin, Graham Halstead, Eliza Foss, Fred Berman, Michael David Axtell, Michael Braun, Rick Adamson, Gabriel Sloyer, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Neil Hellegers, Mark Boyett, David Shih, Alex Bloch, Jeff Gurner, and Tom Burka.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2017 Robert Silverberg (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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I havent read that much sci fi before so figured this collection of short stories was perfect. some of the stories are timeless and written very well. others are fairly dated reflecting racist or sexist undertones that permeated the decade they were written in. often those were the poorer works but also were funny. my favorite story was the one by Clarke will read more of his stuff for sure.

enjoyable mix of sci fi classics

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This collection has inspired me to seek out older classics. None of these stores dated. A very wide collection. Some of them finish abruptly...a few I missed the punch line. But I can really recomend this. Its super long. But each story isn't very long....so it can keep your attention.

Great storys...dont be put off by the dates or any

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Many well known stories that have been retold many times, some better than others. So hard to believe these were written so long ago and still many seem current.

Interesting stories and wonderful writing

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A look back in time at prior visions of the future. Well worth the listen.

Wonderful stories

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A fine collection of stories and well read. A little dated here and there but not a deal breaker. Well recommended.

Really enjoyable

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Read and reread the collection over the years. Faithfully rendered by the readers. Nice, thank you.

Hard to fault

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