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Step into the future with Pygmalion’s Spectacles by Stanley G. Weinbaum—the groundbreaking 1935 sci-fi short story that predicted virtual reality decades ahead of its time. Follow Dan, a curious student, as he tests a pair of experimental goggles that transport him into a fully immersive dream world. Blending romance, technology, and visionary imagination, this forgotten gem of Golden Age science fiction explores the thrilling possibilities and ethical dilemmas of artificial experience.

Prepare for an extraordinary journey as we delve into two classic tales originally published in the July 1934 issue of Wonder Stories. The first, Martian Odyssey, introduces us to the peculiar Martian known as Tweel, a creature that strikingly resembles both an ostrich and the Egyptian god Osiris‚Aîan intriguing connection youll discover as the story unfolds. Following this, the enchanting sequel Valley of Dreams awaits, continuing the adventure on the Red Planet. These stories are not only imaginative and humorous but also captivating explorations of life beyond our own. Join us for a ...

Dive into the imaginative world of Stanley G. Weinbaum, the visionary behind the groundbreaking short story ‚AúA Martian Odyssey,‚Aù which has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Science Fiction since its debut in 1934. Renowned for creating aliens with their own unique thought processes, Weinbaums influence is profound. This collection features ‚AúA Martian Odyssey‚Aù along with its sequel and a selection of other captivating tales, including three stories starring the eccentric physicist Haskel van Manderpootz and his charmingly reckless former student, Dixon Wells. Join ...

A Martian Odyssey is a science fiction short story by Stanley Weinbaum. It was Weinbaum's second published story and remains his best known. Early in the 21st century, nearly twenty years after the invention of atomic power and ten years after the first lunar landing, the four-man crew of the Ares has landed on Mars in the Mare Cimmerium. A week after the landing, Dick Jarvis, the ship's American chemist, sets out south in an auxiliary rocket to photograph the landscape.

What is The Ideal? Renowned science fiction author Stanley Grauman Weinbaum explores individuality and artificial intelligence in this classic story.

On the first manned Martian exploratory mission, Jarvis' scout ship crashes in a vast meteor crater near the Ares Vallis. He must endure a perilous journey back to the mothership on foot, and on the way encounters several life forms with Tweel, his new-found Martian companion.

A Venusian honeymoon could quickly end in disaster, when the newlyweds are attacked by savage night dwellers and catatonia inducing spores.English biologist Patricia Hammond with her new American husband Hamilton "Ham" Hammond, decide to explore the dark side of Venus to collect plant specimens. But what they find is a specimen far beyond their expectations, and it forces them to re-evaluate what it means to be "intelligent".

Secondo l'"Enciclopedia della Fantascienza" ""A Martian Odyssey" fu il primo tentativo di descrivere la vita su un altro pianeta come un complesso di equilibri biologici, ecologici ed etici, con approfondimento e credibilità, ben lontani dalla descrizione di mostri e mutazioni spesso demenziali che erano la linea generale seguita dagli altri autori del periodo." Tutto ciò vale anche per le altre storie interplanetarie di Stanley Weinbaum, che molti considerano fondamentali per l'evoluzione della fantascienza moderna, e in particolare per questo "I mangiatori di loto".

Step into a realm of lost chances and alternate destinies in The Worlds of If by Stanley G. Weinbaum, a masterfully crafted early science fiction short story that explores time travel, parallel realities, and the haunting question of "what if?"

Step into a futuristic vision of desire and illusion in The Ideal by Stanley G. Weinbaum—a thought-provoking science fiction novella that examines the pursuit of perfection and the cost of fantasy.

Explore the haunting beauty of Mars in Valley of Dreams by Stanley G. Weinbaum—a visionary science fiction classic that follows Captain Harrison and his crew on a groundbreaking Martian expedition.

Take an extraordinary journey to Mars in Stanley G. Weinbaum's groundbreaking science fiction classic, The Martian Odyssey. When astronaut Dick Jarvis crash-lands on the Red Planet, he embarks on an unexpected adventure, encountering bizarre alien creatures, including the mysterious bird-like Twi'le. Unlike anything seen before in early science fiction, Weinbaum's visionary narrative brings Mars to life with intelligence, humor, and thrilling discovery.

Experience the ultimate struggle for survival in Stanley G. Weinbaum's thrilling sci-fi adventure, Flight on Titan. When Tim and Diane Vick crash-land on Saturn's largest moon, they find themselves battling extreme cold, deadly radiation, and a hostile environment unlike anything on Earth. As they fight to stay alive, their resilience and determination are tested to the limits. Filled with tension, vivid world-building, and Weinbaum's signature imagination, Flight on Titan is a gripping tale of human endurance against the unforgiving forces of space.

Journey to the mysterious world of Venus in Stanley G. Weinbaum's classic sci-fi tale, The Lotus Eaters. Following the adventures of Hamilton and Patricia, explorers on a strange and perilous planet, the story introduces an unforgettable alien species—the peaceful yet enigmatic Lotuses, who live in a trance-like state. As the protagonists navigate Venus's hostile landscape, they uncover secrets that challenge human understanding of life and consciousness.

First published in 1934, this visionary tale redefined science fiction with its vivid world-building and truly alien lifeforms. Follow astronaut Dick Jarvis as he crash-lands on Mars and encounters Tweel—a bizarre yet intelligent creature unlike anything humanity has ever known.

"Planet der Parasiten ist ein Science-Fiction-Klassiker von Stanley G. Weinbaum, der erstmals 1935 erschien. In dieser neuen Übersetzung von Benjamin Werner erleben Sie die spannende Geschichte von Ham Hammond, einem Abenteurer, der auf der Venus lebt. Dort muss er sich gegen die gefährlichen Parasiten und Naturkatastophen behaupten, die alles Leben bedrohen. Als er auf eine junge Frau trifft, die ebenfalls in den Heißgebieten der Venus gestrandet ist, beginnt eine atemberaubende Flucht vor den blutrünstigen Kreaturen.

Eine Marsodyssee ist ein Science-Fiction-Klassiker von Stanley G. Weinbaum, der erstmals 1934 erschien. In dieser neuen Übersetzung erleben Sie die faszinierende Geschichte von Dick Jarvis, einem Astronomen, der auf dem Mars notlanden muss und dort auf eine fremde Zivilisation stößt. Begleiten Sie ihn auf seiner abenteuerlichen Reise durch eine bizarre Landschaft voller Gefahren und Wunder, die seine Vorstellungskraft herausfordert. Hören Sie, wie er sich mit dem sympathischen Marsianer Tweel anfreundet, der ihm die Geheimnisse seines Planeten offenbart.

Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der Science-Fiction mit dem Hörbuch Eine Frage der Sicht von Stanley G. Weinbaum, meisterhaft neu übersetzt und gelesen von Benjamin Werner. Dieses Werk entführt Sie auf eine Reise durch die unendlichen Weiten der menschlichen Vorstellungskraft, wo die Grenzen zwischen Realität und Fantasie verschwimmen. Folgen Sie den Spuren der Charaktere, die sich mit den philosophischen Fragen des Seins auseinandersetzen und dabei die Essenz des menschlichen Daseins erforschen. Mit der eindrucksvollen Stimme von Benjamin Werner wird jede Szene zum Leben erweckt, sodass Sie sich fühlen, als wären Sie mitten im Geschehen.

Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt von Dr. Daniel Scott, einem Wissenschaftler am Rande einer revolutionären Entdeckung. In Stanley G. Weinbaums Die letzte Anpassung folgen wir Scott und seinem Mentor Professor Hans Bach, die ein Heilmittel entwickelt haben, das das Potenzial hat, die Medizin zu revolutionieren. Ihre Versuche an Tieren zeigen unglaubliche Ergebnisse – Wunden heilen wie durch Magie. Doch mit jeder Anpassung kommt ein Preis, und bald müssen sie sich den dunklen Konsequenzen ihrer Erfindung stellen.

Das Ideal - Science-Fiction trifft auf Philosophie. Tauche ein in die Welt von Das Ideal, einem fesselnden Science-Fiction-Hörspiel von Stanley G. Weinbaum, gelesen von Benjamin Werner. Entdecke die Geschichte von Dixon Wells, einem jungen Mann, der durch die geniale Erfindung seines Professors, van Manderpootz, die Möglichkeit erhält, sein Idealbild von der perfekten Frau zu sehen.