During the 1950s, Evelyn E. Smith regularly published science fiction in magazines like Galaxy and Fantastic Universe. Her stories ranged from post-apocalyptic satires to adventure to humor. She also wrote four science fiction novels, which chiefly deal with questions of gender identity. Like all of her work, they are characterized by their sharp wit. At her best, she was the equal of anyone -- male or female -- writing for the pulp magazines.This volume collects 12 of her short st...

The Serapis Classics edition of The Science Fiction Omnibus #1! A smashing, kick-butt collection of some of the best sci-fi ever written: GENESIS, by H. Beam Piper FARMER, by Mack Reynolds EARTHSMITH, by Milton Lesser WHERE THE WORLD IS QUIET, by C.H. Liddell WARNING FROM THE STARS, by Ron Cocking THY NAME IS WOMAN, by Kenneth O'Hara THE SWORD, by Frank Quattrocchi THE YILLIAN WAY, by Keith Laumer OPERATION EARTHWORM, by Joe Archibald THE LAST LETTER, by Fritz Leiber THE BACK OF OUR HEADS,...

Good breeding simply doesn't pay the rent anymore.And while Miss Melville has bucketloads of breeding, she finds herself somewhat...lacking, shall we say, when it comes to finances. Distinctly lacking. Her rich friends are no help; they think "broke" means having to buy a smaller yacht. What is an impoverished gentlewoman to do?Become a killer for hire, of course. But Miss Melville (who prefers the term "hitwoman") doesn't take just any job, no matter how w...

Edited by the mysterious Rey Bertran, the Science Fiction Archive #1 features some of the greatest science fiction writing of all time. Featuring: The Sentimentalists, by Murray Leinster The Girls from Earth, by Frank Robinson The Death Traps of FX-31, by Sewell Wright Song in a minor key, by C.L. Moore Sentry of the Sky, by Evelyn E. Smith Meeting of the Minds, by Robert Sheckley Junior, by Robert Abernathy Death Wish, by Ned Lang Dead World, by Jack Douglas Cost of Living, by Robert Shec...

When you consider the varieties of people who will in all probability populate the near future the irrepressible George Gannett of this utterly delightful excursion into the star-bright realms of unorthodox fantasy should not too greatly surprise an Evelyn-Smith-enchanted-reader. For the lady waves a Prospero wand here, with a whimsical magic all her own.

Once these irritating farewells were over with, he could begin to live as he wished and as he’d dreamed.

The gifting of animals with human speech is scarcely an unique idea; the idea of a talking horse goes back at least to the siege of Troy, for certainly there must have been some dialogue amongst the Greek warriors enclosed in the wooden horse’s belly. But we think you’ll agree that Miss Smith’s filly has something special. Incubus won every race but one. Yet though in this respect she matched Man o’ War’s record she wasn’t actually a horse at all.

The story is set in a future where Earth is protected from alien threats by an advanced defense system. The protagonist is a member of the team responsible for maintaining this system, which is crucial for safeguarding humanity from potential extraterrestrial attacks.As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist encounters a series of challenges related to the operation and maintenance of the defense system. The story explores themes of duty, vigilance, and the pressure of responsibility in a ...

"The Princess and the Physicist" is a science fiction novel that combines elements of romance and speculative fiction. The story features a unique blend of fantasy and science fiction, where a physicist and a princess find themselves entangled in an adventure that bridges their worlds.The plot often involves a physicist who is drawn into a fantastical situation involving a princess. This could include travel to other dimensions or worlds, encounters with strange technologies or magic, and ...

"Once a Greech" is set on the planet Kish, where the Greeches, a race of highly intelligent and technologically advanced beings, reside. The Greeches have a strict caste system that determines each individual's role and occupation in society. The protagonist of the story is a young Greech named Zog, who is dissatisfied with his assigned role as a technician and dreams of becoming an artist.Despite his lack of formal training, Zog possesses a natural talent for painting and sculpture. He sp...

"Helpfully Yours" is set in a future society where automation has become so advanced that robots fulfill nearly every role in society, including household chores, caregiving, and even companionship. The story follows Mr. and Mrs. Langley, an elderly couple who live in a world where human interaction has become increasingly rare.When Mrs. Langley falls ill, Mr. Langley decides to purchase a highly advanced domestic robot named Emily to help care for her. Emily is programmed to be the perfec...

"The Ignoble Savages" is a science fiction novel that explores themes of cultural clash and the nature of civilization through a speculative lens. The story is set in a future where humanity encounters an alien species with a radically different way of life.The plot centers around the interactions between humans and these alien beings, who are perceived as "savages" by the human characters. As the story unfolds, it challenges preconceived notions of savagery and civilization, highlighting ...