The Classic Science Fiction Collection (Arcturus Pulp Classics)

This striking hardback collection brings together over 40 classic short stories by masters of the science fiction genre, presented with silver cover accents and illustrated page edges.For more than 100 years, science fiction writers have told tales of alien encounters and fascinating technologies and they have warned of the dangers of dystopian governments. From Victorians experimenting with time travel to pioneers exploring the depths of space, the stories collected here are a tribute to the imagination. This collection features forty-four of the best works of short fiction by the inventors of the modern science fiction genre.Some tales are filled with boundless optimism for the ingenuity of humanity while others provide fearful warnings of the risks of war and the dangers of technology. This collection includes stories from H. G. Wells, Jules Verne, Stanley Weinbaum, Jack London, Austin Hall, and George Griffith amongst others.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Pulp Classics are beautiful hardcover collections which bring together the best short stories from across the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres. With beautiful cover designs and striking printed edges, these editions make wonderful collectibles for your home library. Read more