Bøger af Robert Sheckley

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Robert Sheckley (July 16, 1928 - December 9, 2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist, and broadly comical. Sheckley was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.This volume has the following great stories: Warm, Ask A Foolish Question, Beside Still Waters, Cost of Living, Forever, Keep your Shape The Leech, Seventh Victim, Watchbird, Warrior Race, One man's poison, The Perfect Woman

Armchair Fiction presents extra large paperback collections of the best in classic science fiction short stories. Enjoy our fifteenth collection of Science Fiction Gems, which features some great fiction by brilliant writers. These stories are a pretty brilliant group-a real nice batch to cozy up to. If you're searching for the perfect woman, try "Accept No Substitutes," but you may find out that too much perfection is not always a good thing. If you love innocent little kids, you may learn that innocence and evil are not that far apart in "Zero Hour." "The Thing in the Truck" should satisfy your cravings for potatoes, only make sure they're well cooked. Like a good murder mystery? Try out "Earth Transit" for a nifty whodunit in outer space. "The Man With X-Ray Eyes" shows you how blind ambition can make you see a whole lot more than just the simple facts. And "Someday" will give you a bird's eye view of the entire phenomenon of self-awareness. All in all, there are some grand futuristic thrills waiting for you in the pages of this new collection; so be bold and step into the future. Here's the lineup: ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES By Robert Sheckley THE THING IN THE TRUCK By Milton Lesser IN THE SCARLET STAR By Jack Williamson ZERO HOUR By Ray Bradbury GLOW WORM By Harlan Ellison THE MAN WITH X-RAY EYES By Edmond Hamilton EARTH TRANSIT By Charles L. Fontenay SOMEDAY By Isaac Asimov THIS STAR SHALL BE FREE By Murray Leinster PHANTOM HANDS By Berkeley Livingston ONE-WAY TUNNEL By David H. Keller THE TIMELESS MAN By Frank Belknap Long

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Armchair Fiction features the best in classic classic science fiction short story collections. "Masters of Science Fiction, Vol. Three" features the works of Robert Sheckley. He was born in New York in 1931 and passed away in 2005. Most of his life was spent concocting brilliant pieces of imaginative mind fodder. What would the perfect woman look like? He pondered what, if anything, would a man be able to eat on a distant planet? Would the end-all to financial worry and violence bring man the utopia he has always searched for? Unlock the answers to these questions and many more with this unmatched collection of Robert Sheckley stories...just waiting to be devoured.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Robert Sheckley (1928 - 2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist, and broadly comical. Sheckley was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001. In this book: Watchbird Ask a Foolish Question Diplomatic Immunity Warrior race Keep your shape Warm Death Wish Beside Still Waters Cost of living The Hour of Battle Forever

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In "The Status Civilization," Robert Sheckley masterfully crafts a satirical and thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of societal structure, identity, and morality in a futuristic setting. Set on a distant planet where status is determined by a brutal 'game' of social competition, the novel employs a blend of sharp wit and philosophical musings, characteristic of Sheckley's literary style. This science fiction classic endeavors to critique contemporary notions of success and class hierarchy by juxtaposing an absurdly distorted societal order against the backdrop of existential dilemmas faced by the protagonist, Adam Graser. Robert Sheckley, an influential figure in the realm of speculative fiction, is known for his unique ability to intertwine humor with deep existential concerns. His extensive background as a writer for various genres, coupled with his own experiences navigating societal norms in mid-20th century America, undoubtedly shaped his perspective. Sheckley's keen insights into human nature shine through in "The Status Civilization," reflecting his satirical outlook and the socio-political climate of his time. This novel is recommended for anyone interested in a compelling mix of humor, philosophy, and critical social commentary. Readers will find themselves drawn into its intriguing narrative that challenges conventional wisdom while providing an entertaining exploration of what it means to truly live in a civilization.

This is a classic science fiction novel by Robert Sheckley, a Hugo and Nebula Award nominated author. This story follows Will Barnett, a man convicted of a crime on Earth, who is memory-washed and sentenced to a prison term on the planet Omega, from which there is seemingly no escape. However, he does return to Earth and finds it full of subtle terrors more insidious than those of the ruthless prison planet he left behindThis work is part of our Vintage Sci-Fi Classics Series, a series in which we are republishing some of the best stories in the genre by some of its most acclaimed authors, such as Isaac Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Robert Sheckley. Each publication is complete with a short introduction to the history of science fiction.

When Gelsen entered, he saw that the rest of the watchbird manufacturers were already present. There were six of them, not counting himself, and the room was blue with expensive cigar smoke. As a watchbird manufacturer, he was a member manufacturer of salvation, he reminded himself wryly. Very exclusive. You must have a certified government contract if you want to save the human race. "The government representative isn't here yet," one of the men told him. "He's due any minute." "We're getting the green light," another said.

This is a classic science fiction short story by Robert Sheckley and illustrated by Ashman that first appeared in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine. The following passage is part of its intriguing intro:'He said he wasn't immortal-but nothing could kill him. Still, if the Earth was to live as a free world, he had to die.'This work is part of our Vintage Sci-Fi Classics Series, a series in which we are republishing some of the best stories in the genre by some of its most acclaimed authors, such as Isaac Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Robert Sheckley. Each publication is complete with a short introduction to the history of science fiction.

This is a classic science fiction short story by Robert Sheckley, a Hugo and Nebula Award nominated author. The story deals with the subject of artificial intelligence and the questions that arise from allowing them to have the power to decide right from wrong. This work is part of our Vintage Sci-Fi Classics Series, a series in which we are republishing some of the best stories in the genre by some of its most acclaimed authors, such as Isaac Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Robert Sheckley. Each publication is complete with a short introduction to the history of science fiction.

Something had gone wrong when they'd loaded the ship, and the rations hadn't quite lasted long enough to make the outbound end of the uranium prospecting trip. Then they found an abandoned world, and landed the ship on an old warehouse facility . . . and tried to found somehting to eat.Not an easy thing to do, going through an alien warehouse when they could barely read the manuals, and had not much cluse as to the nature of the local biology.They would have eaten a horse, if there'd been one. But there wasn't. And that was probably for the best -- it might have eaten them first!

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THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A NEW ARRIVAL ON OMEGA AVERAGED THREE EARTH YEARSWill Barrent could choose--exile on a nightmare planet, or life under the tyranny that had taken over Earth!Barrent had been tried, convicted, and memory-washed on Earth - an Earth strangely altered and stratified by fear of the radical and non-conformist. Now he was serving his sentence on Omega - a prison planet walled by a ring of hovering guard-ships from which there was no escape. Omega was a world of horror, a savage, ruthless way of life. But it was only a momentary ordeal, a prelude to a return to Earth and the subtle terrors of its own status civilization. The Status Civilization first appeared under the title Omega in Amazing Science Fiction Stories.Robert Sheckley was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author. His stories first appeared in science fiction magazines of the 1950s.His quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.