1950s Science Fiction 9 - 25 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1950s

di Isaac Asimov (Autore)

A. Bertram Chandler (Autore)

Arthur C. Clarke (Autore)

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Scott Miller, 2025

The 1950s were a golden age of science fiction—a decade when writers imagined astonishing futures, questioned humanity’s place in the universe, and explored the consequences of technology with equal parts wonder and caution. 1950s Science Fiction 9 brings together twenty-five unforgettable stories from some of the greatest names ever to write the genre. Travel to distant worlds where first contact is anything but simple. Encounter mysterious alien visitors, abandoned spacecraft drifting through the void, quarantined civilizations, and strange beings that challenge everything humanity believes about itself. From the sharp wit of Robert Sheckley to the visionary imagination of Arthur C. Clarke, every story offers a unique glimpse into the boundless creativity of mid-century science fiction. Experience military blunders on a galactic scale in Clarke’s classic Superiority, uncover secrets hidden among the stars in The Parasite, and follow unexpected adventures in stories by Isaac Asimov, Harry Harrison, Robert Silverberg, John Wyndham, Harlan Ellison, and many more. Some tales are suspenseful, some humorous, some deeply thought-provoking—but all capture the excitement that made 1950s science fiction a cultural phenomenon. You’ll discover robots that refuse to behave, paradoxes that defy logic, explorers confronting the unknown, and ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations. Whether it’s a lonely outpost in deep space, a mysterious visitor from another world, or a future society facing unexpected consequences, these stories continue to entertain and inspire decades after their original publication. Carefully restored and collected in one volume, 1950s Science Fiction 9 delivers adventure, imagination, and classic storytelling from an era when the future felt limitless. If you love vintage science fiction filled with big ideas, memorable characters, and timeless wonder, this collection belongs in your library.

• Autore: Isaac Asimov, A. Bertram Chandler, Arthur C. Clarke
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 12:18:14
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Scott Miller
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798347990436