The robot was harmless, in fact couldn't be moved in any way whatever- till a newsman stuck his nose in where it didn't belong!Hiram Gilmore "Harry" Bates III (October 9, 1900 – September 1981), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was an American science fiction editor and writer. He began working for William Clayton in the 1920s as the editor of adventure pulp magazines and Astounding Science Fiction was the result.His short story "Farewell to the Master", first published in ...

Published in 1940, “Farewell to the Master” by Harry Bates was the original source material for the classic motion picture “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”This science fiction short story, first published in the October 1940 issue of Astounding Science Fiction, captivated readers with its enigmatic beings from beyond the stars: the humanoid alien Klaatu and the colossal robot Gnut. Their sudden appearance in Washington, D.C., aboard a spaceship set the stage for a tale that inspire...

Set in the Arctic region, the story likely follows a group of explorers or scientists who embark on an expedition beneath the frozen surface of the Arctic ice. As they journey into the unknown depths, they may encounter various challenges and mysteries, including the discovery of ancient civilizations, prehistoric creatures, or advanced technology hidden beneath the ice.Harry Bates, known for his contributions to the science fiction genre during the Golden Age of Science Fiction, would lik...

Published in the May 1933 issue of Astounding Stories magazine, "Seed of the Arctic Ice" is a tale of adventure and discovery set in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Arctic. The story revolves around a team of explorers who encounter a strange and potentially dangerous form of life embedded in the ice. As they study this enigmatic discovery, they must contend with the challenges posed by the extreme cold and the mysteries of this alien entity.Bates' storytelling combines elemen...

When a mysterious ship instantaneously appears on the grounds of the US Capitol in Washington, freelance picture reporter Cliff Sutherland is there to see it. Two days later, two passengers from the ship emerge: a godlike being in human form and an eight-foot robot made of green metal. Are the alien and his robot here to help or hinder humankind? Find out the surprising answer in the original story that inspired the classic 1951 science fiction movie and its 2008 remake starring Keanu Reev...

Killer whales and seal-creatures tangle Ken Torrance in an amazing adventure under the ice-roofed arctic sea.

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSOLD CROMPTON'S SECRET by HARL VINCENTSPAWN OF THE STARS by CHARLES WILLARD DIFFINTHE CORPSE ON THE GRATING by HUGH B. CAVECREATURES OF THE LIGHT by SOPHIE WENZEL ELLISINTO SPACE by STERNER ST. PAULTHE BEETLE HORDE by VICTOR ROUSSEAUMAD MUSIC by ANTHONY PELCHERTHE THIEF OF TIME by CAPTAIN S. P. MEEK

No science fiction library would be complete without Astounding Stories of Super-Science, a highly influential pulp magazine of both sci-fi and horror from the early 1930s!Thanks for Your continuous reading =). Enjoy this Volume 6!

One of the spectacular exploits of Hawk Carse, greatest of space adventurers.

Hawk Carse himself goes to keep Judd the Kite's rendezvous with the sinister genius Ku Sui.

The contents of the February 1931 issue likely included several science fiction stories, along with articles, editorials, and possibly letters from readers. As with many pulp magazines of the time, the stories were often serialized, meaning a longer story might be broken up and published in installments over several issues.Unfortunately, without access to the specific issue, I can't provide a detailed list of its contents. However, during that era, "Astounding Stories" published works by m...

Drawing on chapters from a selection of authors from the fields of education, philosophy, political science, and sociology this book presents provocations on how citizenship might be experienced, conceptualised, expressed, and practiced in a range of settings.Comprised of thirteen chapters by a group of international academics, the book engages with the concepts of ‘citizenship’ and ‘political agency’, as well as forms and expressions of citizenship, to consider how the practice of...