Showing results by author "Cordwainer Smith" in All Categories

In The Game of Rat and Dragon, Cordwainer Smith delivers a strange, unforgettable science fiction tale in which telepathic humans and highly intelligent cats join forces to defend starships from invisible horrors lurking in deep space. Blending cosmic danger, psychological tension, and Smith’s...

Twenty-four of the greatest science fiction stories of all time in this fourth sci-fi short story collection, including works by Jerry Dunham, Emmett Dowell, James Causey, Gordon Randall Garrett, James A. Cox, Phyllis Sterling Smith, Richard A. Sternbach, Robert Sheckley, E. G. Von Wald, Keith Laumer, Jerome Bixby, Frederik Pohl, Roger Dee, Arnold Marmore, James H. Schmitz, Lester del Rey, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, and Philip K. Dick.

With an introduction by J. J. Pierce, this volume features the 12 most important stories by Cordwainer Smith, a unique writer who has fused wonder and poetry into imaginative tales that transcend both science and fiction.

Dive into the intriguing world of psychological warfare and propaganda, a powerful tool employed throughout history in military conflicts. This compelling exploration, penned by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger—known for his dual roles as a US Army officer and the renowned science fiction author Cordwainer Smith—delves into the myriad functions, limitations, and forms of psychological warfare leading up to 1953. With his extensive background in the field, including pivotal roles in the Office of War Information and the CIA, Linebarger provides unique insights and vivid examples of propaganda ...

In this captivating tale, the author reimagines the age-old theme of space travel, offering a unique perspective that sets Scanners apart as one of the most remarkable stories ever featured in a magazine. - Summary by Fantasy Book, Vol. 1, No. 6