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The Robert Silverberg Science Fiction MEGAPACK® Kindle Edition

by Robert Silverberg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 707 ratings

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Robert Silverberg needs little introduction to anyone at all familiar with the history of the science fiction field. Fan. Author. Editor. Creative force. He has been an integral part of the field for longer than most of his readers have been alive. Earlier this year, he kindly agreed to put together a MEGAPACK® of his short stories, so here, then, is a selection of early works by one of the all-time greats. Included are:

ALAREE

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

BLAZE OF GLORY

DELIVERY GUARANTEED

THE DESSICATOR

THE HAPPY UNFORTUNATE

THE HUNTED HEROES

THE IRON STAR

THE ISOLATIONISTS

THE LONELY ONE

THE MAN WHO CAME BACK

NEUTRAL PLANET

OZYMANDIAS

THE PAIN PEDDLERS

THE PLEASURE OF THEIR COMPANY

POINT OF FOCUS

POSTMARK GANYMEDE

PRIME COMMANDMENT

THE SONGS OF SUMMER

SPACEROGUE

THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN

THE WOMAN YOU WANTED

VALLEY BEYOND TIME

WE KNOW WHO WE ARE

If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01GI8LJX4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wildside Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 11 May 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 712 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1479422111
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Robert Silverberg

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Robert Silverberg has been a professional writer since 1955, widely known for his science fiction and fantasy stories. He is a many-time winner of the Hugo and Nebula awards, was named to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1999, and in 2004 was designated as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. His books and stories have been translated into forty languages. Among his best known titles are NIGHTWINGS, DYING INSIDE, THE BOOK OF SKULLS, and the three volumes of the Majipoor Cycle: LORD VALENTINE'S CASTLE, MAJIPOOR CHRONICLES, VALENTINE PONTIFEX. His collected short stories, covering nearly sixty years of work, have been published in nine volumes by Subterranean Press. His most recent book is TALES OF MAJIPOOR (2013), a new collection of stories set on the giant world made famous in LORD VALENTINE'S CASTLE.

He and his wife, writer Karen Haber, and an assorted population of cats live in the San Francisco Bay Area in a sprawling house surrounded by exotic plants.

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Customers praise the collection's storytelling quality, with one review noting how concepts and narratives reign supreme. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with customers appreciating the classic science fiction content.

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Customers enjoy the storytelling quality of the book, with one customer noting how the concepts and narrative stand out, while others appreciate the good selection of space opera stories.

"...it, and having had a browse through the e book, looks a good selection of stories. Looking forward to reading them. Thanks." Read more

"...50s to 70s so the science can be outraged, but the concepts and storytelling reign supreme ." Read more

"...or abhorrent...nice to re-visit those days...sure, these stories are juvenile, but they are sweet and charming, too...good read at a good price!" Read more

"...One thing I enjoy about reading old science fiction like this is that you get a dose of adventitious social history along with the science fiction." Read more

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Customers enjoy the readability of the book, appreciating its classic stories and good storytelling, with one customer noting it makes great winter reading.

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"...of these a long time ago, but it was fun to re-read them, and experience the wonder, the fun, the innocence once again...there was a time when alien..." Read more

"Classic stuff, I have been reading his fiction since I was 12 and I am now 62. I didn't realise he is still alive." Read more

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  • R. B. Harkess
    5.0 out of 5 stars blast from the golden era
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2025
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    So nice to read such classic stuff, and see how the author hoped things would evolve. Would Silverberg be disappointed by how little progress we’ve made?
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  • april
    4.0 out of 5 stars good stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2016
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    read most of these a long time ago, but it was fun to re-read them, and experience the wonder, the fun, the innocence once again...there was a time when alien contact was not seen as scary, frightening or abhorrent...nice to re-visit those days...sure, these stories are juvenile, but they are sweet and charming, too...good read at a good price!
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  • Dean Thornton
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good selection of stories.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2024
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    Got this edition for my kindle, as I'm not familiar with this authors works. So, downloaded it, and having had a browse through the e book, looks a good selection of stories. Looking forward to reading them. Thanks.
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  • scififan
    5.0 out of 5 stars SORRY it's finished
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2016
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    Anthology of short stories a class above the rest. Written in the 50s to 70s so the science can be outraged, but the concepts and storytelling reign supreme .
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  • PlayerPianoPlayer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Silverberg = good story telling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2016
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    The stories are mostly space opera; all are well crafted and contain interesting ideas; many are quite humorous; none are pretentiously "literary". One thing I enjoy about reading old science fiction like this is that you get a dose of adventitious social history along with the science fiction.
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  • Bobby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic stuff, I have been reading his fiction since ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2016
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    Classic stuff, I have been reading his fiction since I was 12 and I am now 62. I didn't realise he is still alive.
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  • Trevor Anthony
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sci-fi mastery.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2016
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    I gave a 4 star rating for a stellar novel!
    After being away from the genre for some time, I decided it was time for a comeback, with Bob Silverberg no less, so, bring it on!!
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  • "wilsha98"
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best collection
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2017
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    Not sure if this collection is representative of the quality of the rest of Silverberg's writing, but it's pretty poor.

    In comparison to similar collections by Dick, Harrison et al these stories don't hold up well. The writing is fine, but the stories are not engaging and it's impossible to care about most of the protagonists. On the strength of this, I would not read more of this author.
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  • Old Skool.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good scifi.
    Reviewed in Canada on 31 July 2022
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    Straight forward fantasy sci-fi. A ray gun is a ray gun, simple as that. Meet an alien life form? Not a big deal just handle it.
    Good story telling, well written and again "straight forward" no hidden agenda or social commentary. Classic sci-fi from my youth.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
    Reviewed in Australia on 6 September 2018
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    Great stories written by a very inventive author. Easy to read and very entertaining. With over 900 pages of stories and at around $2, it represent incredible value for money.
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  • Gaurav Gupta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Eary lwork, a good intro
    Reviewed in India on 6 October 2017
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    Mostly early work, some of it is good, much of it has dated, but a good intro
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  • Merrill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendously talented writer
    Reviewed in the United States on 1 August 2019
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    While a few stories are a little dated, from over 50 years ago and pulp science fiction, Silverberg's greatness is marrying futuristic concepts with everyday human problems that need to be solved. And some of his surprise endings are very special. Really enjoyable read.
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  • Enrico Assorati
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buono
    Reviewed in Italy on 21 May 2023
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    Fantascienza anni '50-60 in maggior parte. L' autore è un abile scrittore, i racconti si leggono volentieri. Si può leggere.
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