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Mutants
A collection of four short scifi stories, lavishly illustrated by William Ersland and with an introduction by Issac Asimov.Introduction, by Issac AsimovThe Better Choice, by S. Fowler WrightProne, by Mack ReynoldsBarney, by Will StantonLost Love, by Algis Budrys
- GenresScience Fiction
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First published January 1, 1982
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July 4, 2008
Another formative book from my youth... I loved this collection so much, I would repeatedly check it out from the library. I've recently been tempted to buy it online, but I'm not sure if I should just go for it or not. Buying a sci-fi collection I was in love with over twenty years ago seems like a sure sign of some sort of uber-nerdiness. I'll be pondering my next move on this one...
February 7, 2011
Very neat collection of four short and lavishly illustrated science-fiction stories. Great for young children.
Introduction, Issac Asimov — Asimov discusses the scientific understanding of mutation through the nuclear age and into the world of science fiction.
The Better Choice, S. Fowler Wright — Playful wife consents to be the subject of experimentation for her cold, intellectual husband; decides she likes her new state of being better than her old. (Well, in her defense, who wouldn't want to stay a cat? The best of the lot.)
Prone, Mack Reynolds — Accident prone military cadet spreads havoc by merely being. What, oh what, to do with him? (It takes a clever general to send him off to infiltrate the enemy. I've read this before and enjoy it immensely.) (Cover illustration.)
Barney, Will Stanton — Extremely dim scientist experiments on rat; rat bumps him off. (Cute story.)
Lost Love, Algis Budrys — Teenage boy who just won't stick in anyone's mind wanders world in search of others of his kind, and misses meeting her by inches. (Sappy tearjerker.)
Introduction, Issac Asimov — Asimov discusses the scientific understanding of mutation through the nuclear age and into the world of science fiction.
The Better Choice, S. Fowler Wright — Playful wife consents to be the subject of experimentation for her cold, intellectual husband; decides she likes her new state of being better than her old. (Well, in her defense, who wouldn't want to stay a cat? The best of the lot.)
Prone, Mack Reynolds — Accident prone military cadet spreads havoc by merely being. What, oh what, to do with him? (It takes a clever general to send him off to infiltrate the enemy. I've read this before and enjoy it immensely.) (Cover illustration.)
Barney, Will Stanton — Extremely dim scientist experiments on rat; rat bumps him off. (Cute story.)
Lost Love, Algis Budrys — Teenage boy who just won't stick in anyone's mind wanders world in search of others of his kind, and misses meeting her by inches. (Sappy tearjerker.)
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