Intergalactic Empires: Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds of Science Fiction #1 [Paperback]

Isaac Asimov (Editor), Martin H. Greenberg (Editor), Charles G. Waugh (Editor)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Signet; First Edition edition (December 6, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451126246
• ISBN-13: 978-0451126245
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #721,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent anthology!, November 7, 2000

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This review is from: Intergalactic Empires: Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds of Science Fiction #1 (Paperback)

This book is a collection of nine short stories written by some of the finest science-fiction authors ever. The stories are: Chalice of Death by Robert Silverberg, Orphan of the Void by Lloyd Biggle, Jr., Down to the Worlds of Men by Alexei Panshin, Ministry of Disturbance by H. Beam Piper, Blind Alley by Isaac Asimov, A Planet Named Shayol by Cordwainer Smith, Diabologic by Eric Frank Russell, Fighting Philosopher by E. B. Cole, and Honorable Enemies by Poul Anderson.

All of the stories are excellent read, which I say with no exaggeration. In Particular, Ministry of Disturbance and Blind Alley are among of the best short stories I have ever read. However, the gem in the crown is Diabologic. This story is outrageously funny, and a fascinating read. This is an excellent anthology!