Sci-fi master Theodore Sturgeon wrote stories with power and freshness, and in telling them created a broader understanding of humanity—a legacy for readers and writers to mine for generations. Along with the title story, the collection includes stories written between 1953 and 1955, Sturgeon's greatest period, with such favorites as "Bulkhead," "The Golden Helix," and "To Here and the Easel."
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"Historically, the Complete Sturgeon is one of the most important reissues in years. In terms of reading, this is a goldmine both for those already familiar with Sturgeon's work and for a new generation of readers ready for something real."
—Strange Worlds Magazine
"Theodore Sturgeon has become a kind of patron saint of SF short story writers. His fiction demonstrated a love of humanity and an understanding of human emotion unparalleled in the field. At the time of his death in 1985, no short story writer was held in so high a regard."
—David Brin, author of Heaven's Reach
—Strange Worlds Magazine
"Theodore Sturgeon has become a kind of patron saint of SF short story writers. His fiction demonstrated a love of humanity and an understanding of human emotion unparalleled in the field. At the time of his death in 1985, no short story writer was held in so high a regard."
—David Brin, author of Heaven's Reach
About the Author
Theodore Sturgeon was born on February 26, 1918, in Staten Island, New York. He died in Eugene, Oregon, on May 8, 1985. A resident of New York City, upstate New York, and Los Angeles, he is the author of more than thirty novels and short story collections.
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This review is from: Bright Segment: Volume VIII: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon (Hardcover)
A memo to NorthAtlantic Books: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for publishing the collected stories of Theodore Sturgeon. I have been a devoted fan of his (and here I call your attention to the derivation of the word 'fan' from 'fanatic') for more than 40 years now. To see his works available in this fine edition is not only a nostalgic thrill, but a pleasure.I am such a Sturgeon addict that I find it hard to critcize any of his work negatively. Volume 8 give no reason to do so, but this in not to say that every tale is equal in quality. Superlative levels of creation and craftsmanship can be expected of no writer; but I leave your opinions to be drawn by yourself. For what comes through this volume is Sturgeon's view of humanity, view of fear and evil in the world (and beyond, of course, but we know that his s-f work is metaphorical for the human condition any way), his incredible optimistic hopes for the success of the human spirit. It's what all his work is infected with, even when he is at his darkest. If you are acquainted with Theodore Sturgeon, go ahead and splurge in time and funds get in touch with an old friend. If you are unacquainted with him, splurge and make a new friend. You'll not be sorry.
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These stories are well crafted, but not what I'm looking for when I read SF.
They feel literary more than Sci Fi. Example: 'Cactus Dance' is a fine character sketch about two botanists in the desert, colorfully drawn and no doubt evocative, but, nice as that was, it lacked both conflict and science. Example: 'Bright Segment' was a sad story about an idiot caring for a drug mule. It was a great story but by no stretch was it SF. Example: 'The Bulkhead' must qualify as SF because it's about a spaceman in space, but it might have well have been about a prisoner in solitary confinement. Its only link to sf was the psychology. Superb writer, though. The other books in the collection are great.
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- The Stars Are the Styx by Theodore Sturgeon in Front Matter, page 392, and page 395
- Alien Cargo by Theodore Sturgeon in Front Matter, page 399, and page 400
- A Way Home by Theodore Sturgeon in Front Matter, page 397, and page 398
- The Golden Helix by Theodore Sturgeon in Front Matter, page 390, and page 391
- More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon in Front Matter, and page 401
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- The Man Who Lost the Sea: Volume X: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon by Theodore Sturgeon on 4 pages
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