Science Fiction Grand Masters 5

by Scott Miller (Narrator), Isaac Asimov, Alfred Bester

Science Fiction Grand Masters 5 - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have voted since 1975 to name the best science fiction writers and recognize them as, the best of the best, Grand Masters. This vintage sci-fi anthology contains 20 short stories by the greatest writers in the history of science fiction. All of these short stories are written by Science Fiction Grand Masters.

It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury
Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison
The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak
S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov
The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury
Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison
The Robots Strike by Harry Harrison
At the End of the Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke
Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison
The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison
Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley
Trainee For Mars by Harry Harrison
The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber
Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester
Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov
Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke
The Avenger by Damon Knight
Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber
Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury
The Star Beast by Damon Knight

13 pages, Audiobook

Published July 31, 2025

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Reviews

[Barcie · Rating 3 out of 5]

20 lesser known vintage short stories by greats such as Asimov, Clarke and Ellison from the '30s to the '60s. Some are funny, some are corny, but overall this is about 10 hours of well-narrated stories that will hold your interest, if for no other reason than to marvel at how far science (and social mores) has come in past half century.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like science fiction but don't love it, hence my 3 star rating. Some of the stories were quite good, others just so-so. It was a free audio book so was worth the time to listen.