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Edited by H. L. Gold; Galaxy Science Fiction hit the scene in 1950 and quickly became the leading science fiction magazine of its time. Galaxy gave a home to writers that didn't fit into Astounding and F&SF, and readers rejoiced. In this Second Galaxy Science Fiction Super Pack we bring you more than five hundred pages of fiction. These are the stories that helped Galaxy Magazine carve it's name on the Mount Rushmore of science fiction. If you enjoyed this book, you'll want to search on "Positronic Publishing Super Pack" and check out all our other Super Packs!
Included her are:
Dream World by R. A. Lafferty
The Imitation of Earth by James Stamers
Amateur in Chancery by George O. Smith
The Lamps of the Angels by Richard Sabia
Conditionally Human by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
Dawningsburgh by Wallace West
Extracts from the Galactick Almanack by (Laurence Janifer)
Breakdown by Herbert D. Kastle
A Matter of Protocol by Jack Sharkey
Charity Case by Jim Harmon
The Rag and Bone Men by Algis Budrys
Pick a Crime by Richard R. Smith
Shatter the Wall by Sydney Van Scyoc
Always a Qurono by Jim Harmon
Subject to Change by Goulart
Sales Talk by Con Blomberg
The Big Engine by Fritz Leiber
Accidental Flight by F. L. Wallace
The World That Couldn't Be by Clifford D. Simak
Solid Solution by James Stamers
With These Hands by . M. Kornbluth
A Fall of Glass by Stanley R. Lee
Sordman the Protector by Tom Purdom
Jamieson by Bill Doede
The Music Master of Babylon by Edgar Pangborn
The Defenders by Philip K. Dick
About the author
R. A. Lafferty was an American author known for his unique and imaginative contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. Born in 1914, he developed a distinctive narrative style characterized by playful language, intricate plots, and a deep sense of myth and folklore. Lafferty's works often blend humor with philosophical themes, exploring complex ideas about time, reality, and human nature.
He published numerous short stories and novels, with notable works including "The Six Fingers of Time" and "Past Master." Lafferty's writing is celebrated for its originality and linguistic creativity, earning him a devoted following among readers and fellow writers. Despite being less mainstream than some contemporaries, his influence can be seen in the works of later authors who were inspired by his imaginative storytelling and unconventional approach. Lafferty's legacy remains significant in the realms of speculative fiction, where his unique voice continues to resonate.
