Ben Bova
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| Title | : | The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America |
| Author | : | Ben Bova |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 544 pages |
| Published | : | July 7th 2009 by Orb Books (first published January 1st 1973) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Anthologies. Short Stories. Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy. Collections. Classics |
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Eleven essential classics in one volumeThis volume is the definitive collection of the best science fiction novellas published between 1929 and 1964, containing eleven great classics. No anthology better captures the birth of science fiction as a literary field.
Published in 1973 to honor stories that had appeared before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall of Fame introduced tens of thousands of young readers to the wonders of science fiction and was a favorite of libraries across the country.
This volume contains novellas by Poul Anderson, John W. Campbell, Lester del Rey, Robert A. Heinlein, C.M. Kornbluth, Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore, Eric Frank Russell, Cordwainer Smith, Theodore Sturgeon, H. G. Wells, and Jack Williamson.
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| Original Title: | The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume 2A |
| ISBN: | 0765305356 (ISBN13: 9780765305350) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Rating Based On Books The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America
Ratings: 4.33 From 3920 Users | 78 ReviewsEvaluation Based On Books The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A: The Greatest Science Fiction Novellas of All Time Chosen by the Members of The Science Fiction Writers of America
Stories too long to be in Vol 1. This is for both 2a and 2bMy favorites:2A:Heinlein's "Universe"Eric Frank Russel "... And then there were none" Sturgeon "Baby is Three"2B:Asimov "The martian way"Blish "Earthman Come Home"Vance "The Moon Moth"A nice collection of SF story. I only skipped one story. Most had a timeless message. I especially enjoyed "With Folded Hands" by Williamson and "Universe" by Heinlein.
The novellas in this book were chosen by SFWA, and I don't agree with all the picks. Some of the writers are mostly underappreciated these days, and there are some real classics here. So I'll address each story on its merits.Call Me Joe, by Poul Anderson -- James Cameron probably "borrowed" (stole) from this story while he cobbled together the film "Avatar" (for the record, he has done this before, most notably stealing from and getting sued by Harlan Ellison for "Terminator"). A mind/bio-link
Through these Science Fiction Hall of Fame compilations, I am learning to love short stories. For some reason I had this ignorant mindset that short stories could not, would not give me the same satisfaction as a full novel. Oh how wrong I was.I admit I didn't love Volume 2A as much as Volume 1. Many of the stories in Volume 1 enraptured me from beginning to end and lingered in my thoughts afterwards. With Volume 2A, there were a few stories I had a difficult time staying interested in. I would
Okay, so I cheated a bit. I did not re-read "The Time Machine," by H.G. Wells. I think I've probably read that story twice before and I've probably seen the excellent and faithful George Pal movie (1960)a couple times, as well. It is a good story and was worthy of inclusion in this book. My favorite selection here is " . . . And Then There Were None," by Eric Frank Russell. This has got to be one of the most hilarious works of fiction that I have ever read. (If you love Vonnegut, my guess is
Comments/Reviews of the novellas in this anthology:"Call Me Joe" - Poul Anderson. An artificial creature on the surface of Jupiter is psychically linked to a cripple in an orbiting spacestation. But who is controlling whom? Quite an enjoyable read. "Who Goes There?" John W. Campbell Jr (as Don A. Stuart). A polar expedition discovers an alien - what happens when it is thawed? Meh - interesting concept, I guess - but the writing didn't really move me. "Nerves" - Lester del Rey - A crisis at a
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