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Boxed set: Grotto of the Dancing Deer and Other Stories / Heritage of Stars / City
Two classic novels and a short story collection from the legendary Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author in one volume.
This volume from an icon of the Golden Age of science fiction
City: In this International Fantasy Award–winning novel, millennia have passed since humankind abandoned Earth, leaving their most loyal animal companions alone. Granted the power of speech centuries earlier, the intelligent, pacifist dogs are the last keepers of human history. But now they're threatened by the reawakened remnants of a warlike race called "Man."
A Heritage of Stars: More than a thousand years have passed since humankind intentionally destroyed its treacherous technology. The scant knowledge that has survived is kept in monastery-like "universities". On an amazing trek across what was once America, Tom Cushing and a band of misfits seek this knowledge, only to discover an astonishing revelation at the end of their journey.
Grotto of the Dancing Deer and Other Stories: Ten tales of wonder, danger, and the future, including the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning title story in which a man reveals his ancient secret, unable to bear his endless loneliness; "Over the River," where children from an embattled future are sent back for safekeeping to their ancestors in the peaceful past; "Day of Truce," about suburbanites barricading themselves against roving attackers who invade when the gates open wide one day every year; and seven more stories from a master of speculative fiction.
The third author to be honored as a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA), Clifford D. Simak also received three Hugo Awards, a Nebula Award, an International Fantasy Award, and a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award.
This volume from an icon of the Golden Age of science fiction
City: In this International Fantasy Award–winning novel, millennia have passed since humankind abandoned Earth, leaving their most loyal animal companions alone. Granted the power of speech centuries earlier, the intelligent, pacifist dogs are the last keepers of human history. But now they're threatened by the reawakened remnants of a warlike race called "Man."
A Heritage of Stars: More than a thousand years have passed since humankind intentionally destroyed its treacherous technology. The scant knowledge that has survived is kept in monastery-like "universities". On an amazing trek across what was once America, Tom Cushing and a band of misfits seek this knowledge, only to discover an astonishing revelation at the end of their journey.
Grotto of the Dancing Deer and Other Stories: Ten tales of wonder, danger, and the future, including the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning title story in which a man reveals his ancient secret, unable to bear his endless loneliness; "Over the River," where children from an embattled future are sent back for safekeeping to their ancestors in the peaceful past; "Day of Truce," about suburbanites barricading themselves against roving attackers who invade when the gates open wide one day every year; and seven more stories from a master of speculative fiction.
The third author to be honored as a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA), Clifford D. Simak also received three Hugo Awards, a Nebula Award, an International Fantasy Award, and a Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award.
744 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2017
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Clifford D. Simak
986 books1,103 followers"He was honored by fans with three Hugo awards and by colleagues with one Nebula award and was named the third Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) in 1977." (Wikipedia)
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May 8, 2020I didn't read all of the books. Just City. It is made up of 8 short stories all from a Robot and Dog perspective. At first it was hard to get into. But once I caught onto the characters I really enjoyed it. Made you think what would the world be like it Humans weren't the best known race?
December 29, 2020
Heritage of Stars is an imaginative view of our distant future, made fascinating only because of Simak's references to a future history marred by an apocalypse caused by man's dependency on technology. Very enjoyable, indeed!
January 24, 2023
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Clifford D Simak is a grand master of science fiction. What else can I say other than read everything you can by him. You won't be disappointed.
Clifford D Simak is a grand master of science fiction. What else can I say other than read everything you can by him. You won't be disappointed.
June 15, 2019
Loved this box set!
I stumbled on Simak from goodreads or bookbub with this boxset. I gave Simak a try after reading reviews of the 3 books included. Now I buy Simak whenever his series or single booms are featured for $2 or $3 on Amazon. Grotto contains several short stories which I enjoyed. Heritage of the stars was an engaging look at a future where technology is basically banished. Wonderful story. City is one of his most famous books and very interesting look at a future earth which is inhabited by robots and intelligent animals who can talk. Humans have all moved to Jupiter. Simak had a great imagination. I look forward to reading his other works. If you havent read anything by him, give him a try.
I stumbled on Simak from goodreads or bookbub with this boxset. I gave Simak a try after reading reviews of the 3 books included. Now I buy Simak whenever his series or single booms are featured for $2 or $3 on Amazon. Grotto contains several short stories which I enjoyed. Heritage of the stars was an engaging look at a future where technology is basically banished. Wonderful story. City is one of his most famous books and very interesting look at a future earth which is inhabited by robots and intelligent animals who can talk. Humans have all moved to Jupiter. Simak had a great imagination. I look forward to reading his other works. If you havent read anything by him, give him a try.
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