To anyone interested in the roots of modern science fiction, the name of Ray Cummings should be well known. He wrote science fiction and fantasy before the name "science fiction" had been coined, publishing fantastic yarns in Argosy, Munsey's Magazine, and other mainstream magazines. Of course, as soon as the science fiction pulps debuted, he moved to them, where his work received a hearty welcome from fans. Cummings publishing more than 750 novels and short stories over ...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Norton, and many, many more!

In "Beyond the Stars: The Best SF Novels of Ray Cummings," the reader is presented with a compelling anthology of Cummings' most significant works, showcasing his unique synthesis of imaginative storytelling and pioneering scientific concepts. Demarcating the early 20th century's burgeoning fascination with space exploration, Cummings' narrative style blends rich, descriptive prose with intricate plotting, revealing a transformative vision of the cosmos. His novellas not only reflect the z...

In "Beyond the Stars: The Best SF Novels of Ray Cummings," readers are invited to traverse the wondrous landscapes of early 20th-century science fiction through the eye of one of its pioneering authors. Cummings deftly combines vivid imagination with technical precision, crafting tales that explore the intricacies of space travel, time distortion, and the possibilities of advanced technology. His literary style, rich in descriptive imagery yet accessible, reflects the optimism and anxietie...

Frozen little Zura was a stellar Utopia, until the Earthmen came to topple the rule of its gentle queen with the cankerous weapons of revolt. Classic pulp science fiction!

RAY CUMMINGS Boxed Set gathers the energetic inventions of one of early science fiction's defining pulp voices, presenting tales of atomic worlds, temporal dislocation, strange dimensions, and perilous romance. Cummings writes in the rapid, melodramatic idiom of the magazine era, where scientific speculation serves wonder, suspense, and moral adventure. His fiction stands between Wellsian scientific romance and the later Golden Age, preserving the moment when modern science fiction was lea...

Ray Cummings' novel 'Beyond the Point of Unknown' delves into the realm of space travel and alien contact, offering a thrilling narrative that combines elements of science fiction, adventure, and mystery. Set in a futuristic world where humanity has unlocked the secrets of interstellar travel, the book explores the consequences of encountering extraterrestrial lifeforms and the complexities of communication across different species. Cummings' vivid descriptions and intricate world-building...

Ray Cummings' Explorers into Infinity is a speculative romance of impossible scale, where the universe may be as boundless inward as it is outward. When weary interplanetary mail worker Frank is summoned to the Gryce estate, he finds a quiet household transformed by a secret scientific obsession: Dr. Gryce and his brilliant children have spent years probing the structure of matter, time, and motion, convinced that worlds may exist within atoms just as stars fill the heavens. Their discover...

THE WAR-NYMPHS of VENUSBy RAY CUMMINGSThe voluptuous golden civilization of Arron wasdoomed. Licentious laughter echoed through thewater-kingdom, unmindful of the relentless,clanking invasion of the Gorts. What fools, thishandful of warrior-maidens led by a puny Earthman,to pit their thin strength against Tollgamo's iron army![Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced fromPlanet Stories Spring 1941.Extensive research d...

When you think of the pulp magazines that flourished in the first half of the 20th century, it’s hard not to think of adventure—the term “pulp fiction” these days has come to mean slam-bang action. That’s what this volume of our MEGAPACK® is here to celebrate: great adventure stories.Included are:HE SWALLOWS GOLD, by H. Bedford-JonesPLANE JANE by Frederick C. DavisARCTIC ANGELS, by A. DeHerries SmithTHE TAKING OF CLOUDY McGEE, by W.C. TuttleESPEC...

First published in 1922, "The Girl in the Golden Atom" by Ray Cummings is a classic work of science fiction and one of the first to explore the world of the atom."The Girl in the Golden Atom" is the first and most famous work in Cummings’ Matter, Space and Time series ("The Fire People" and "The Man Who Mastered Time" dealing with the other two matters, respectively), which postulates that matter, space and time are interlinked and that one cannot exist without the others."T...

In "Wandl the Invader," Cummings explores the concept of interstellar communication and contact with alien civilizations. The story follows the discovery of an intelligent signal originating from a distant star system. As humanity deciphers the message, they realize that it comes from an alien race known as the Wandl, who are planning to invade Earth.The novel delves into themes of first contact, exploration, and the potential consequences of encountering technologically advanced civilizat...