Edited by Ben Bova. Contains "Firewater" by William Tenn, "Giant Killer" by A Bertram Chandler and "Black Destroyer" by AE Van Vogt.
A. Bertram Chandler Libri
Arthur Bertram Chandler fu un autore di fantascienza australiano. Le sue esperienze come ufficiale della marina mercantile, che solcava i mari di tutto il mondo, influenzarono profondamente le sue narrative fantasiose. Chandler esplorò temi legati ai viaggi spaziali e all'avventura, infondendo spesso nelle sue storie il realismo crudo e l'ampiezza della sua vita di marinaio. La sua prospettiva unica offrì ai lettori una miscela avvincente di straordinario e concreto.






To the Galactic Rim
- 720pagine
- 26 ore di lettura
Lieutenant John Grimes, a fresh graduate from the Academy, embarks on his journey in the Federation Survey Service, embodying the spirit of adventure akin to sailing the high seas. As he navigates the challenges of space travel, his inexperience becomes apparent, setting the stage for his growth into a heroic starship captain. This first volume of the Galactic Rim series captures the essence of exploration and the excitement of the unknown, blending classic space themes with a nautical spirit.
Matilda's Stepchildren
- 176pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
First Command
- 928pagine
- 33 ore di lettura
The collection features four adventure novels centered around John Grimes, a spaceship commander who, after retiring from his illustrious career in Earth's space navy, finds himself embarking on thrilling escapades at the galaxy's edge. This omni edition showcases A. Bertram Chandler's classic science fiction, highlighting Grimes' resilience and resourcefulness in facing new challenges and dangers in uncharted territories.
John Grimes travels back into the past to help Ned Kelly, an Australian outlaw, lead the fight for independence from Britain
Unable to exceed the speed of light, he found ways around the law of nature, twisting space and time to his bidding. But the lure of FTL speeds could would not be forgotten...and the crew of the Flying Cloud - casts-offs from the great civilisations of the galaxy - found themselves breaking through the barriers of the past to discover new worlds - worlds from which they could never return!
Vanguard Science Fiction, June 1958
- 134pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
This replica of the June 1958 VANGUARD SCIENCE FICTION digest magazine showcases a selection of classic sci-fi stories. Featured works include "SOS, PLANET UNKNOWN" by A. Bertram Chandler, exploring themes of survival in the cosmos, and "REAP THE DARK TIDE" by C. M. Kornbluth, which delves into the consequences of human actions. Other notable contributions include James E. Gunn's "WHEN THE SHOE FITS," Raymond F. Jones' "THE STRAD EFFECT," and Richard Wilson's "FAREWELL PARTY," each offering unique narratives that reflect the era's imaginative spirit.
Reisen Sie mit bei einem der größten Abenteuer, die je in der Science Fiction stattfanden! Eigentlich hätte alles noch schlimmer kommen können, dachte John Grimes nach bestandenem Abenteuer mit der Far Traveler. Er hatte den Kopf aus der Schlinge des drohenden Kriegsgerichtsverfahrens gegen ihn ziehen können - dafür versuchte die reiche Eignerin des Schiffes jetzt, ihm den seinen zu verdrehen... Vergessen war seine Funktion als nur de jure Kapitän, der seine Befehle von der Großen Schwester erhielt. Am Ende aller Abenteuer war John Grimes das, wovon alle RAumfahrer nur träumen können: Er war Kapitän und Eigner eines eigenen Schiffes.
Abenteuer Randwelt 4
- 740pagine
- 26 ore di lettura
Abenteuer Randwelt
- 155pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Reisen Sie mit bei einem der größten Abenteuer, die je in der Science Fiction stattfanden! Grimes, galaktischer Sunnyboy und Hornblower des Weltraums, landet auf der Welt Botany Bay, die in vielen Details eine Nachahmung vom Australien des 20. Jahrhunderts ist. Von dort nehmen sie eine Tabaksorte mit, die zu unangenehmen Verwicklungen sexualler Art auf der Heimreise führt. Ja, es kam sogar zu einer Meuterei, bei der Grimes mit wenigen Getreuen in einem der Beiboote des Schiffes ausgesetzt wurde. Und so trieben sie nun hoffnungslos im All... Mit diesem Werk legte A. Bertram Chandler die Science-Fiction-Antwort auf den weltbekannten Tatsachenbericht >>Meuterei auf der Bounty<< vor.
Vagabunden der Galaxis
- 141pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Science Fiction Stories 22
- 144pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
Enthält folgende Stories:Henry Kuttner & C. L. Moore (als Lewis Padgett): StressA. Bertram Chandler: TeufelskreisFredric Brown: Arena


















