First published 1981
Frederik Pohl assembles fiction and criticism from the pages of Galaxy magazine alongside personal reflections from the writers themselves. Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, Larry Niven and other contributors share both their published work and their memories of Galaxy's influence on their careers. Each author recalls how the magazine shaped their writing and their place in science fiction. The reviews reveal how these writers evaluated their peers' work during science fiction's golden age. The reminiscences show how Galaxy fostered a community of writers who pushed the boundaries of speculative fiction. This collection captures both the creative output and the personal bonds that made Galaxy a cornerstone of the genre.
Genres: science-fiction, literary-criticism, 20th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, literary-fiction
Period: 20th-century
481 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Playboy Press (Chicago)