Great classic science fiction [sound recording].
Material type:
SoundPublisher number: SLD2171 | AudioGOPublication details: North Kingstown, R.I. : AudioGO, [2011], p2010.Edition: UnabridgedDescription: 7 sound discs (7 hr., 45 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 0792776232
- 9780792776239
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Audiobook
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Main Library | Audiobook | 808.8387 G786 | Available | 33111006353565 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science-fiction genre. The short story form is perfect for capturing the atmospheric tension of these legendary stories.
This collection includes the following stories:
The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells-A man must choose between the rationality of science and the magic of imagination.All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton-A down-on-his-luck spaceman and a mysterious woman and her cat take off to explore and bring back a derelict ship said to hold great treasure.A Martian Odyssey by Stanley G. Weinbaum-A four-man crew lands on Mars and makes a startling discovery.Victory by Lester del Rey-A victorious captain returns to his home planet after an alien war and finds that victory has a very steep price.The Moon Is Green by Fritz Leiber-On post-apocalyptic Earth, a woman comes face-to-face with humanity exposed to catastrophe.The Winds of Time by James H. Schmitz-When the spaceship is battered by an unknown force, the pilot has to investigate-and what he finds could alter his life forever.The Defenders by Philip K. Dick-Years after nuclear war between the US and the Soviet Union has contaminated the Earth's surface, soldier robots continue the fight on humanity's behalf.Missing Link by Frank Herbert-Lewis Orne is sent to investigate a missing ship and runs into native trouble on the planet Gienah III."Sound Library"--Container.
Compact disc.
In container (17 cm.).
Title from container.
The door in the wall / H.G. Wells -- A martian odyssey / Stanley G. Weinbaum -- Victory / Lester del Rey -- The moon is green / Fritz Leiber -- The winds of time / James H. Schmitz --The defenders / Philip K. Dick -- Missing link / Frank Herbert -- All cats are gray / Andre Norton.
Narrated by Simon Vance, Nick Sullivan, Robert Fass, Katherine Kellgren, Stephen R. Thorne, Greg Itzin, Scott Brick, and Barbara Rosenblat.
A solid grouping of classic science fiction short stories by well-known, award-winning authors.