Fredric Brown (1906-1972), one of science fiction's greatest masters from the Golden Age, is famous for his many classic short stories -- quite a few of which are presented here, including "Arena," "Knock," "Earthmen Bearing Gifts," "The Star Mouse," and many more. The 32 tales of science fiction and fantasy assembled in this massive volume include:ARENAEXPERIMENTKEEP OUTHAPPY ENDINGHALL OF MIRRORSEARTHMEN BEARING GIFTSIMAGINEIT DIDN...

Fredric Brown (1906-1972) is perhaps best remembered for his use of humor and his mastery of the "short-short" form (these days called flash fiction) -- stories of one to three pages, often with ingenious plotting devices and surprise endings. (He also wrote excellent short stories and novels.) This volume contains 27 of his stories, including the classics "The Waveries," "Honeymoon in Hell," "Cartoonist," and many more!Included are:THE WAVERIESOBEDIENCEALL G...

From These Ashes contains the complete short fantasy and science fiction of Fredric Brown except for two stories, "Gateway to Darkness," and "Gateway to Glory" which were rewritten to be parts of Rogue in Space. They are published, along with Rogue in Space, in the second Fredric Brown volume (novels) Martians and Madness.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction by Barry N. MalzbergA Word from Our SponsorAbominableAelurophobeAll Good BEMsAnd the Gods L...

Hours of great reading await, with tales from some of the 20th century's most renowned science fiction authors, Here are 25 science fiction stories (plus a bonus short-short):UNKNOWN THINGS, by Reginald BretnorCAPTIVES OF THE FLAME, by Samuel R. DelanyEXPEDITER, by Mack ReynoldsONE-SHOT, by James BlishSHIPWRECK IN THE SKY, by Eando BinderZEN, by Jerome BixbyLANCELOT BIGGS COOKS A PIRATE, by Nelson BondSENTIMENT, INC., by Poul Anderso...

"Ingenious . . . Plunges the reader into a desperate, working-class America now better known through William Lindsay Gresham's precisely contemporary novel Nightmare Alley and such film-noir classics as Out of the Past and The Postman Always Rings Twice." — Washington Post"[Fredric Brown is] my favorite writer of all time." —Mickey SpillaneWhen Wally Hunter is found bludgeoned to death in an alley in Chic...

" [Fredric Brown is] my favorite writer of all time." — Mickey Spillane" [Ed & Am are] an engaging pair of detectives . . . [Brown is] a real pro— a natural storyteller." — New York TimesEd Hunter and his Uncle Am have left Chicago and hit the road, traveling with the carnival through podunk Midwestern towns— drinking, gambling, and fleecing the local rubes. Nineteen-year-old Ed is no closer to figuring out what he' s running from ...

A groundbreaking science fiction novelette from the early days of Galaxy magazine—plus a new foreword by Paul Di Filippo.Appearing in the second issue of Galaxy dated November 1950, Honeymoon in Hell showcased the magazine's distinctive identity as opposed to other publications of its time—darker, more socially aware, sometimes sexually frank in ways that were shocking for the era. Dealing with copulation and its desired consequences,

The Classic Collection of Fredric Brown is a definitive anthology showcasing the remarkable range and brilliance of one of the most versatile authors of the 20th century. Featuring 11 gripping novels and 60 captivating short stories, this collection spans Brown’s masterful contributions to detective fiction, thrilling crime tales, and imaginative science fiction. From hardboiled mysteries like The Fabulous Clipjoint to mind-bending science fiction classics such as What Mad Universe, Brown’...

Martians and Madness contains the complete science fiction and fantasy novels of Fredric Brown as well as, "Gateway to Darkness," and "Gateway to Glory" which were rewritten to be parts of Rogue in Space. It is a companion volume to From These Ashes, the complete short SF of Fredric Brown.Table of ContentsIntroduction by William TennWhat Mad UniverseMartians Go HomeRogue in SpaceThe Lights in the Sky Are StarsThe Mind Thing"Gateway t...

Twenty pulp short stories from the great detective story writers of the early 20th century, including The Silent Witness by Ruth & Alexander Wilson, The Monolith Hotel Mystery by Lloyd Lonergan, The Light That Lies by Pettersen Marzoni, Arson Plus by Dashiell Hammett, The Mystery of the One-Legged Man by J. B. Hawley, The Dark Brown Dress by Meredith Beyers, The Abandoned House by Beulah Poynter, The Mystery of Room 16 by Anne Austin, Blood Will Tell by Arthur B. Reeve, The Accidental Sher...

In "The Star Mouse," Brown presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking narrative that revolves around a mouse named Timothy who inadvertently becomes an astronaut. The story follows Timothy's unexpected journey into outer space, where he encounters a series of challenges and adventures.Brown's writing style in "The Star Mouse" is characterized by its light-hearted tone, clever wordplay, and imaginative storytelling. The short story explores themes of exploration, courage, and the unexpected...

Vice and murder prowl the back alleys of North Side Chicago…Ed Hunter is eighteen, and he isn't happy. He doesn't want to end up like his father, a linotype operator and a drunk, married to a harridan, with a harridan-in-training stepdaughter. Ed wants out, he wants to live, he wants to see the world before it's too late. Then his father doesn't come home one night, and Ed finds out how good he had it. The bulk of the book has Ed teaming up with Uncle Ambrose, a former carny worker,...