George O. Smith Bücher
George Oliver Smith war ein amerikanischer Science-Fiction-Autor, der für seine Weltraumabenteuer gefeiert wurde. Seine „Venus Equilateral“-Reihe, die sich auf eine Kommunikationsstation im Kosmos konzentriert, gilt als sein bekanntestes Werk. Jenseits der Himmelskörper befasste sich Smith auch mit der menschlichen Intelligenz und lieferte in einem seiner Romane eine bemerkenswerte Untersuchung eines Wunderkindes. Als bedeutende Stimme des Goldenen Zeitalters der Science-Fiction werden seine Werke für ihren einfallsreichen Umfang und ihre fundierten wissenschaftlichen Konzepte geschätzt.
Hellflower (Heathen Edition)
- 242 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Focusing on character development, Hellflower follows disgraced space pilot Charles Farradyne as he seeks redemption by infiltrating a mysterious interstellar organization involved in trafficking a dangerous substance known as Hellflowers. This 1953 novel marks a departure from George Oliver Smith's earlier works, emphasizing human elements over technical details. As Farradyne navigates this treacherous world, he also uncovers the truth behind his framing, intertwining personal stakes with a thrilling plot.
The Fourth "R"
- 202 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Jimmy Holden is much more than a boy: he is an experiment in artificial intelligence. And his secrets are wanted by people who are willing to kill to get it.
Transient & The World-Mover
- 218 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Transient: A man of political clout with a reputation to uphold finds himself in an obscure landscape full of confusion and distorted reality. It is an uncomfortable narrative of one man's off centered thinking
Operation Interstellar & The Thing from Underneath
- 218 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
George Oliver Smith, an influential figure in the Golden Age of Science Fiction, contributed significantly to Astounding Science Fiction in the 1940s. His collaboration with editor John W. Campbell, Jr. took a personal turn when he married Campbell's first wife, Doña. Smith's prolific writing spanned until 1960, earning him recognition, including the First Fandom Hall of Fame award in 1980. He was also part of the Trap Door Spiders, a literary club that inspired Isaac Asimov's fictional group, the Black Widowers.
George Oliver Smith, an influential figure in Golden Age Science Fiction, made significant contributions to Astounding Science Fiction in the 1940s. His collaboration with editor John W. Campbell, Jr. was notably marked by a personal twist when Campbell's wife married Smith. Active until 1960, Smith's work earned him recognition, including the First Fandom Hall of Fame award in 1980. Additionally, he was part of the Trap Door Spiders, an all-male literary club that inspired Isaac Asimov's fictional Black Widowers.
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