First published 1946
A thrilling anthology of science fiction's golden age. From a man stranded in prehistoric times to a colony ship hurtling towards an unknown world, these stories whisk readers through wonders and horrors beyond the stars. Healy and McComas curate a cavalcade of pulse-pounding adventures, each a vivid snapshot of the boundless imagination that defined the genre's early years. At its core, this landmark collection celebrates the human spirit's capacity for courage, curiosity, and reinvention in the face of the unknown.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, speculative-fiction
Vibes: pulse-pounding, thought-provoking, thrilling
Tropes: courage, curiosity, reinvention
Period: Golden Age
997 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books