Space Service

by Andre Norton (Editor), Bernard I. Kahn, Horace Browne Fyfe

Table of Contents:

Andre Norton. Introduction
Bernard I. Kahn. Command
Horace Browne Fyfe. Star-Linked
Walt Sheldon. Chore for a Spaceman
Theodore Cogswell. The Spectre General
Horace Browne Fyfe. Implode and Peddle
Gordon R. Dickson. Steel Brother
Bernard I. Kahn. For the Public
Joseph A. Winter, M.D.. Expedition Polychrome
Raymond Z. Gallun. Return of a Legend
Cyril M. Kornbluth. That Share of Glory

277 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1953

About the author

Andre Norton, born Alice Mary Norton, was a pioneering American author of science fiction and fantasy, widely regarded as the Grande Dame of those genres. She also wrote historical and contemporary fiction, publishing under the pen names Andre Alice Norton, Andrew North, and Allen Weston. She launched her career in 1934 with The Prince Commands, adopting the name “Andre” to appeal to a male readership. After working for the Cleveland Library System and the Library of Congress, she began publishing science fiction under “Andrew North” and fantasy under her own name. She became a full-time writer in 1958 and was known for her prolific output, including Star Man’s Son, 2250 A.D. and Witch World, the latter spawning a long-running series and shared universe. Norton was a founding member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America and authored Quag Keep, the first novel based on the Dungeons & Dragons game. She influenced generations of writers, including Lois McMaster Bujold and Mercedes Lackey. Among her many honors were being the first woman named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy and SFWA Grand Master. In her later years, she established the High Hallack Library to support research in genre fiction. Her legacy continues with the Andre Norton Award for young adult science fiction and fantasy.

Reviews

[Rob Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful anthology of science fiction short stories from the golden age of science fiction. The theme is people doing their jobs, though most are jobs that do not exist today. It provides an excellent insight into what makes people tick.