Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger (J– August 6, 1966), better known by his pen-name Cordwainer Smith, was an American author known for his science fiction works. Very hard to locate, mostly from old pulps, never reprinted, etc.Īgain, please feel free to leave your own review or comment under every writer's entry also recommend us other stories you liked.Smith's novelette "Drunkboat" took the cover of the October 1963 issue of Amazing Stories.
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Most reviews are written by Avi Abrams, unless otherwise noted. Have fun, and delve into our extensive ratings and reviews! We try to highlight the most entertaining and rewarding science fiction and fantasy, with emphasis on memorable reader experience, not necessarily general acceptance by the critics. "SF&F Reading Experience" is part of " Dark Roasted Blend / Thrilling Wonder" family of sites. "Where Eternity Ends" and other rare gemsĪuthor's Pen Names - Most Complete List Ever Great space adventure fiction from the 1930s Space Pulp Art by Ron Turner and other British artists novelette : 1999 Locus All-Time Poll /19Įxceptional British Scifi Artwork from the 1950s novella : 1999 Locus All-Time Poll /29 (tie) short fiction : 1971 Astounding/Analog All-Time Poll /30 (tie) (Quest of the Three Worlds: Casher O'Neill) Well, your mind' eye will treated to such luxurious, baroque visions, as "the image of the great sails, tissue-metal wings with which the bodies of people finally fluttered out among the stars." Of course, it is also a part of Instrumentality series, so it falls into the rest of great "Faberge-like" puzzle with every sparkling and intricate detail. If Brothers Grimm lived in 23rd Century, this would be the kind of fables they'd write, or better. The title alone is worth "the price of admission". Vintage, picture-perfect Cordwainer Smith here.
short story : 1999 Locus All-Time Poll /7 short fiction : 1971 Astounding/Analog All-Time Poll /26 (tie) Under Old Earth and other explorations, 1970 "The Crime and the Glory of Commander Suzdal"
novelette : 1999 Locus All-Time Poll /34 (tie)
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