Polyphemus [Paperback]

Michael Shea (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

From sea-monsters in outer space ("Polyphemus") to aliens in human bodies ("The Autopsy"), these six stories by the author of In Yana, the Touch of Undying display a distinctive talent for the macabre. Whether based in sf or fantasy, Shea's short fiction is not for the squeamish. For large sf or horror collections. JC
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (September 27, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0586208488
• ISBN-13: 978-0586208489
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,128,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael A. Shea's writing career began when he was thirteen, and his published writing career commenced in 1973 with the publication of A Quest For Simbilis--an hommage to the great Jack Vance, and sequel to his Eyes of the Overworld. Shea callowly offered Mr. Vance co-credit if he allowed Shea to publish it. Mr. Vance, graceful and kind, assured the novice that he should sell it if he could, and the neophyte contented himself with an acknowledgment that introduced the text.

Shea quit his natal L.A. and repaired to Frisco's Mission District, where he met his life-mate, artist and author Linda Cesar. They lived by teaching, painting, and writing--preponderantly the former two. Through the years of their union, and the growth of their remarkable son and daughter, Shea produced his works of science fiction and fantasy.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shiver Me Timbers, February 24, 2007

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Johnny Hodges (Clark Fork, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Polyphemus (Hardcover)

Fantasy, science fiction, horror, and adventure in varying literate but usually over the top blends. Worth the admission price (at least the paperback price) just for "Autopsy", a most unusual story combining gross physical nastiness with humane personal triumph. Guarantee you won't soon forget it. Over the years I've read extensively from the spooky literature canon, and most of the books have been recycled, donated, given away or destroyed (as appropriate), but this one is the proverbial "keeper".

0 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There's a good reason you've never heard of Michael Shea..., February 9, 2007

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C. Brandt "I gave the propina to Guy." - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polyphemus (Paperback)

Give this book a miss, and pick up something--anything--by H.P. Lovecraft instead.