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The Space Opera Megapack: 20 Modern and Classic Science Fiction Tales
The Space Opera Megapack collects 20 classic and modern stories, ranging from galaxy-spanning epics by E.E. "Doc" Smith and John W. Campbell, Jr. to modern interpretations by Jay Lake, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Tim Sullivan, and more! Included BREATH'S DUTY, by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
SPAWN OF JUPITER, by E. C. Tubb
KILLER ADVICE, by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
THE WORLD WITH A THOUSAND MOONS by Edmond Hamilton
THE SKYLARK OF SPACE, by E.E. "Doc" Smith
DEADLINE IN SPACE, by John Russell Fearn
PLANETESIMAL DAWN, by Tim Sullivan
THE WEIGHT OF HISTORY, THE LIGHTNESS OF THE FUTURE, by Jay Lake
BIG PILL, by Raymond Z. Gallun
WHERE ARE YOU, MR. BIGGS?, by Nelson S. Bond
THE SKY TRAP, by Frank Belknap Long
CHANGE OF COMMAND, by Jean Lorrah
TULAN, by C.C. MacApp
THE BLACK STAR PASSES, by John W. Campbell, Jr.
THE GALAXY PRIMES, by E.E. "Doc" Smith
TARRANO THE CONQUEROR, by Ray Cummings
THE SARGASSO OF SPACE, by Edmond Hamilton
SALVAGE IN SPACE, by Jack Williamson
THE ULTIMATE WEAPON, by John W. Campbell, Jr.
INVADERS FROM THE OUTER SUNS, by Frank Belknap Long, Jr.
And if you enjoy this volume, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see all the other entries in this great series, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries, westerns, classics -- and much, much more!
SPAWN OF JUPITER, by E. C. Tubb
KILLER ADVICE, by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
THE WORLD WITH A THOUSAND MOONS by Edmond Hamilton
THE SKYLARK OF SPACE, by E.E. "Doc" Smith
DEADLINE IN SPACE, by John Russell Fearn
PLANETESIMAL DAWN, by Tim Sullivan
THE WEIGHT OF HISTORY, THE LIGHTNESS OF THE FUTURE, by Jay Lake
BIG PILL, by Raymond Z. Gallun
WHERE ARE YOU, MR. BIGGS?, by Nelson S. Bond
THE SKY TRAP, by Frank Belknap Long
CHANGE OF COMMAND, by Jean Lorrah
TULAN, by C.C. MacApp
THE BLACK STAR PASSES, by John W. Campbell, Jr.
THE GALAXY PRIMES, by E.E. "Doc" Smith
TARRANO THE CONQUEROR, by Ray Cummings
THE SARGASSO OF SPACE, by Edmond Hamilton
SALVAGE IN SPACE, by Jack Williamson
THE ULTIMATE WEAPON, by John W. Campbell, Jr.
INVADERS FROM THE OUTER SUNS, by Frank Belknap Long, Jr.
And if you enjoy this volume, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see all the other entries in this great series, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries, westerns, classics -- and much, much more!
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First published May 7, 2014
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About the author
John W. Campbell Jr.
778 books283 followersJohn Wood Campbell, Jr. was an influential figure in American science fiction. As editor of Astounding Science Fiction (later called Analog Science Fiction and Fact), from late 1937 until his death, he is generally credited with shaping the so-called Golden Age of Science Fiction.
Isaac Asimov called Campbell "the most powerful force in science fiction ever, and for the first ten years of his editorship he dominated the field completely."
As a writer, Campbell published super-science space opera under his own name and moody, less pulpish stories as Don A. Stuart. He stopped writing fiction after he became editor of Astounding.
Known Pseudonyms/Alternate Names:
Don A. Stuart
Karl van Campen
John Campbell
J. W. C., Jr.
John W. Campbell
John Wood Campbell
Isaac Asimov called Campbell "the most powerful force in science fiction ever, and for the first ten years of his editorship he dominated the field completely."
As a writer, Campbell published super-science space opera under his own name and moody, less pulpish stories as Don A. Stuart. He stopped writing fiction after he became editor of Astounding.
Known Pseudonyms/Alternate Names:
Don A. Stuart
Karl van Campen
John Campbell
J. W. C., Jr.
John W. Campbell
John Wood Campbell
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December 6, 2023
Love these classic collections. A great way to discover (or re-discover) some great scifi/fantasy/horror.
June 30, 2015
Great Space Opera
Tales mostly from the 1920s and 30s, when Men were Men, women were beautiful, brave, and intelligent, and Good & Evil were easily recognized. Since some of the social attitudes are almost a century old it isn't for everyone, nor should it be a steady diet, but it's a fun change of pace.
Tales mostly from the 1920s and 30s, when Men were Men, women were beautiful, brave, and intelligent, and Good & Evil were easily recognized. Since some of the social attitudes are almost a century old it isn't for everyone, nor should it be a steady diet, but it's a fun change of pace.
March 12, 2015
I loved most of it, which is great for a compilation. A few longer stories at the end were a bit hard going (very science laden), but highly recommended. This book has introduced me to several new favorite authors.
July 16, 2015
A lot of fun. Stories from the golden age of scifi and some new ones. I enjoyed it.
September 29, 2015
There was one really good piece, "The Weight of History," but the rest were pretty blah. The old stuff really showed its age.
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