The Ultimate Egoist
Volume I: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon
$62.40
- Hardcover
408 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2011
Summary
A collection of the early works of Theodore Sturgeon, acclaimed Grand Master of Science Fiction-featuring forewords by Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke
Although Theodore Sturgeon’s reach was limited to the lengths of the short story and novelette, his influence was strongly felt by even the most original science fiction stylists-including Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Written from 1937 to 1940, the stories here showcase Sturgeon’s masterful knack for clever, O. Henr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781556436581 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1556436580 |
| Author: | Theodore Sturgeon, Paul Williams, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Gene Wolfe |
| Publisher: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Imprint: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 408 |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 737g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 163mm x 32mm |
| Series: | The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Historically, the Complete Sturgeon is one of the most important reissues in years. In terms of reading, this is a gold mine both for those already familiar with Sturgeon’s work and for a new generation of readers ready for something real.”
—Strange Worlds Magazine
“Theodore Sturgeon has become a kind of patron saint of SF short story writers. His fiction demonstrated a love of humanity and an understanding of human emotion unparalleled in the field. At the time of his death in 1985, no short story writer was held in such high regard.”
—David Brin, author of Heaven’s Reach
About The Author
Theodore Sturgeon
Theodore Sturgeon was born on February 26, 1918, in Staten Island, New York. He is the author of more than thirty novels and short story collections, including the award-winning science fiction novel More Than Human and the critically acclaimed novella “Baby Makes Three.” He is considered a leading author of the “Golden Age of Science Fiction” movement and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2000 as a Grand Master of Science Fiction. He died in Eugene, Oregon, on May 8, 1985.
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