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Isaac Asimov Presents Great Science Fiction 01 (Daw science fiction)

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My introduction to classic science fiction came when I read 2001: A Space Oddesey, written by Arthur C. Clarke. Isaac Asimov's name caught my interest when I saw this book in the book store, and as I looked through the authors of short science fiction stories (a complete listing is below), I knew I had to have this book. This book features classic science fiction stories from the year 1939, and includes many of the first stories written by such authors as Robert Heinlein.

My favorite short story in this collection is Black Destroyer, written by A. E. Van Gogt. It is the story of the last survivor of a dying race, whose only chance for survival comes in the form of an Earth ship. Other good stories include the humorous Trouble With Water by H. L. Gold and I, Robot by Eando Binder (no relation to Asimov's own book by the same name).

This is the first book in a series of classic science fiction collections by Isaac Asimov, and is well worth your interest.

Complete listing of Short Stories in this collection:
I, Robot -- Eando Binder
The Strange Flight of Richard Clayton -- Robtert Bloch
Trouble with Water -- H.L. Gold
Cloak of Aesir -- Don A. Stuart
The Day is Done -- Lester Del Rey
The Ultimate Catalyst -- John Taine
The Gnarly Man -- John Taine
Black Destroyer -- A.E. Van Gogt
Greater Than Gods -- C.L. Moore
Trends -- Isaac Asimov
The Blue Giraffe -- L. Sprague De Camp
The Misguided Halo -- Henry Kuttner
Heavy Planet -- Milton A. Rothman

Life-Line -- Robert A. Heinlein (his first)
Ether Breather -- Theodore Sturgeon
Pilgrimage -- Nelson Bond
Rust -- Joseph E. Kelleam
The Four-Sided Triangle -- William F. Temple
Star Bright -- Jack Williamson
Misfit -- Robert A. Heinlein (his second)