Cordwainer Smith – författare

When his ultra-logical computer tells him that to survive he must become the richest man in the universe, Rod McBan the hundred and fifty-first thought he had a good plan. A telepathic cripple, rejected by many of his people, owner of the Station of Doom, the safety of wealth would keep him safe. In one crowded, unbelievable night he achieved the impossible, became the richest boy in the galaxy.But Rod McBan will soon discover that money brings trouble. A galaxy of people and other beings - out to rob him, use him or kill him!

Fourteen classic Smith stories, set in his star-spanning future universe of scanners, planoforming ships and the Underpeople.Here is the account of the strange origin of the Vomact family and its role in founding the Instrumentality, of how one man''s love broke the secret of Space-Three, of what happens to people too long between the stars - even of a shape-changing Martian with a passion for gadgets - in a collection that presents some of the strongest work of an unforgettable writer.

"Thunder to Venus," by Joseph J. Millard"The Last Outpost," by Nelson S. Bond"Martian Adventure," by Robert Moore Williams"A Planet Named Shayol," by Cordwainer Smith"The Superstition Seeders," by Edward Wellen"And We Sailed the Mighty Dark," by Frank Belknap Long

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With an introduction by J. J. Pierce, this volume features the twelve most important stories by Cordwainer Smith, a unique writer who has fused wonder and poetry into imaginative tales that transcend both science and fiction.

Scanners Live in VainAdam Stone has found a way for men to cross deep space alive—a discovery that might kill him.

The Lady Who Sailed the SoulHelen America voyages to the stars—and into a timeless legend of romance.

Alpha Ralpha BoulevardThey thought it was a road to a dream that lasts forever—but dreams are made to be broken.

The Ballad of Lost C’MellNever has there been a girl quite like C’mell. She’s not even human—but she’s all woman.

And eight more stunning stories by a man who dreamed the future