The Worlds of Clifford Simak

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Synopsis
Some of the worlds of Clifford Simak are located on Earth now; some are at the ends of the galaxy. Others are in the far future, and some turn the corner into a universe of more than four dimensions. In all there is that sense of wonder and imagination that is the hallmark of the best of science fiction.

You need no M.I.T. degree to understand and enjoy a Simak story. It is always the people who hold the center of the story, not the scientific gadgets. Even the Interplanetary Exploratory Rocket with the electronic mind, who is the heroine of "Lulu," is not merely a cold, calculating circuit; she is a pushover for poetry and she falls in love. There is humor in many of Simak's stories and occasionally, when you least expect it, a sudden lightning flash that freezes the blood. In all the stories there are imaginative, thought-provoking ideas. "Honorable Opponent," a story of a battle between the galaxies, suggests a new and sensible way to wage war. "Death Scene" hints that the ability to predict what will happen twenty-four hours in advance may not be as pleasant a prospect as you might think. "Dusty Zebra" describes the predicament of a man who found out that caveat emptor can be a dangerous policy when trading with a mysterious, unseen inhabitant of another-dimensional world.

Don't expect any bug-eyed monsters here, but keep a sharp eye out for extra-terrestrial aliens who turn up living quietly on the farm just down the road. Beware the little man who has a brand-new gimmick for selling real estate, and look with suspicion even on the small, friendly, four-footed woodland creatures, one of whom is here capable of thinking rings around the whole U. S. Air Force. Warning! Brace yourselves for the final, unexpected, sometimes chilling endings that are a Simak specialty.

Copyright:
1960

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
313 Pages
Publisher:
Simon and Schuster, Inc.
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Clifford D. Simak
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Submitted By:
Garyp
Proofread By:
Ann
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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