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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. 1, 1929-1964

The Greatest Science Fiction Stories of All Time Chosen by the Members of the Science Fiction Writers of America

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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. 1, 1929-1964

By: Robert A. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg - editor
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman, L. J. Ganser, Richard Ferrone
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The definitive collection of the best in science fiction stories between 1929 and 1964.

This book contains 26 of the greatest science fiction stories ever written. They represent the considered verdict of the Science Fiction Writers of America, those who have shaped the genre and who know, more intimately than anyone else, what the criteria for excellence in the field should be.

The authors chosen for the Science Fiction Hall Fame are the men and women who have shaped the body and heart of modern science fiction; their brilliantly imaginative creations continue to inspire and astound new generations of writers and fans.

In "The Roads Must Roll", Robert Heinlein describes an industrial civilization of the future caught up in the deadly flaws of its own complexity. "Country of the Kind", by Damon Knight, is a frightening portrayal of biological mutation. "Nightfall", by Isaac Asimov, one of the greatest stories in the science fiction field, is the story of a planet where the sun sets only once every millennium and is a chilling study in mass psychology.

Originally published in 1970 to honor those writers and their stories that had come before the institution of the Nebula Awards, The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame, Vol. One, was the book that introduced tens of thousands of young listeners to the wonders of science fiction. Too long unavailable, this new edition will treasured by all science fiction fans everywhere.

This collection also includes an introduction by Robert Silverberg and stories by Stanley G. Weinbaum, John W. Campbell, Lester del Rey, Theodore Sturgeon, Lewis Padgett, Clifford D. Simak, Fredric Brown, Murray Leinster, Judith Merril, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, C. M. Kornbluth, Richard Matheson, Fritz Leiber, Anthony Boucher, James Blish, Arthur C. Clarke, Jerome Bixby, Tom Godwin, Alfred Bester, Daniel Keyes, and Roger Zelazny.

The complete list of narrators includes Oliver Wyman, L. J. Ganser, Richard Ferrone, Pete Larkin, Graham Halstead, Eliza Foss, Fred Berman, Michael David Axtell, Michael Braun, Rick Adamson, Gabriel Sloyer, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Neil Hellegers, Mark Boyett, David Shih, Alex Bloch, Jeff Gurner, and Tom Burka.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2017 Robert Silverberg (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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A great mix of science fiction stories, most of which I probably wouldn't have come across if bit for this collection. I definitely enjoyed some more than others, but still, on balance would fly recommend.

Generally I find the narration clear and engaging.

Interesting read

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This book is an excellent anthology of science fiction. I have learnt that science fiction does not only mean space and robots, but sociology and psychology too. It is also interesting to see how events in history shape sci-fi, such as the nuclear developments, war, and space exploration. I utterly enjoyed this read and recommend it to anybody interested in science.

Learnt a lot

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Very enjoyable overall, with some excellent stories in the mix, as well as some more unusual tales verging on horror stories and a few more psychological missives towards the end, which are not really my preferred fare... everything was well performed, however, and well worth a listen.

Good mid 20th century sci-fi

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For someone with some science knowledge, and who read a little bit of SF, stories were mostly boring and predictable. May be ok for kids, but any Star Trek episode beats any of these stories.

Aged badly

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Some are brilliant, others left me bemused. I liked the early ones best. All well narrated.

Fascinating to hear such old Sci-fI stories

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