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Microcosmic God

Volume II: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon

Volume II: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon

By Theodore Sturgeon
Foreword by Samuel R. Delany
Edited by Paul Williams

By Theodore Sturgeon
Foreword by Samuel R. Delany
Edited by Paul Williams

By Theodore Sturgeon
Foreword by Samuel R. Delany
Edited by Paul Williams

By Theodore Sturgeon
Foreword by Samuel R. Delany
Edited by Paul Williams

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    About Microcosmic God

    The second of thirteen volumes that reprint all Sturgeon’s short fiction covers his prolific output during 1940 and 1941, after which he suffered five years of writer’s block. Showcasing Sturgeon’s early penchant for fantasy, the first six selections include whimsical ghost stories, such as “Cargo,” in which a World War II munitions freighter is commandeered by invisible, peace-loving fairies. With the publication of his enduring science fiction classic, “Microcosmic God,” Sturgeon finally found his voice, combining literate, sharp-edged prose with fascinating speculative science while recounting the power struggle between a brilliant scientist, who creates his own miniature race of gadget makers, and his greedy banker. Every one of the stories here is entertaining today because of Sturgeon’s singular gifts for clever turns of phrase and compelling narrative. As Samuel R. Delaney emphasizes in an insightful introduction, Sturgeon was the single most influential science fiction writer from the 1940s through the 1960s.

    About Microcosmic God

    The second of a planned 10 volumes that will reprint all Sturgeon’s short fiction covers his prolific output during 1940 and 1941, after which he suffered five years of writer’s block. Showcasing Sturgeon’s early penchant for fantasy, the first six selections include whimsical ghost stories, such as "Cargo," in which a World War II munitions freighter is commandeered by invisible, peace-loving fairies. With the publication of his enduring SF classic, "Microcosmic God," Sturgeon finally found his voice, combining literate, sharp-edged prose with fascinating speculative science while recounting the power struggle between a brilliant scientist, who creates his own miniature race of gadget makers, and his greedy banker. Voice found or not, every one of the stories here is readable and entertaining today because of Sturgeon’s singular gifts for clever turns of phrase and compelling narrative. As Samuel R. Delaney emphasizes in an insightful introduction, Sturgeon was the single most influential SF writer from the 1940s through the 1960s.

    Product Details

    Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy

    Hardcover | $35.00
    Published by North Atlantic Books
    Nov 09, 2010 | 408 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9781556436598

    Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by North Atlantic Books
    Apr 09, 2013 | 408 Pages | ISBN 9781583947463

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    Praise

     “Historically, the Complete Sturgeon is one of the most important reissues in years. In terms of reading, this is a gold mine both for those already familiar with Sturgeon’s work and for a new generation of readers ready for something real.”
    —Strange Worlds Magazine

     “Theodore Sturgeon has become a kind of patron saint of SF short story writers. His fiction demonstrated a love of humanity and an understanding of human emotion unparalleled in the field. At the time of his death in 1985, no short story writer was held in such high regard.”
    —David Brin, author of Heaven’s Reach

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