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Once again Fredrick Pohl has produced an outstanding mix of well-known and obscure fiction by some of the premiere writers in the science fiction and fantasy field in The SFWA Grand Masters: Volume 3, this time featuring Lester Del Rey, Pohl himself, Damon Knight, A.E. Van Vogt, and Jack Vance.
The Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) Grand Master Award is a lifetime achievement award that is given to a living author for his or her contribution to the field of science fiction and/or fantasy. When Pohl was authorized to edit the three-volume set covering the then 15 Grand Masters, it probably seemed like the perfect number of books. Pohl states, "This is the third--and at least for the moment the last," but he undoubtedly recognizes that since more Grand Masters have been named since this series began, future editions seem likely.
The SFWA Grand Masters: Volume 3 features an introduction by Pohl that examines important early editors in the field. The introductions to each author's pieces are highlighted by Pohl's special insider's view and a look at why each author deserved the title of SFWA Grand Master. Pohl's Grand Master introduction was written by "independent critic" and spouse Elizabeth Anne Hull.
Pohl's remembrances offer a wonderful view of the history of how science fiction evolved, but the meat of the anthology lies in the stories by these superb authors. From the classic to the forgotten, this excellent selection of fiction helps remind us why these authors were named Grand Masters and why their stories should not be forgotten. --Kathie Huddleston
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The SFWA Grand Masters: Volume Three, edited by Frederik Pohl, includes classic tales by Lester Del Rey, editor Pohl, Damon Knight, A.E. Van Vogt and Jack Vance. For the moment at least, as Pohl indicates in his intro, this will be the last in this appealing anthology series.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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One of the very few things we know for sure about the early life of Lester del Rey is that "Lester del Rey" was not the name he was born to. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lord Faide, Hein Huss, First Folk, Sam Salazar, Henry Belt, Isak Comandore, Faide Keep, Lord Ballant, Lamster Ullward, Ballant Keep, Jim Brender, Head Jinxman, White House, Alpha Centauri, Anderson Grimes, Frobisher Worbeck, New York, Feckle Freezer, Lawrence Pearson, Doc Miller, Jinxman Comandore, Miss Mitkin, Salva Gordy, Guy Burckhardt, Lamster Mail New!
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- In Search of Wonder: Essays on Modern Science Fiction by Damon Knight on page 202, and page 204
- Man Plus (SF Masterworks) (Sf Masterworks 29) by Frederik Pohl on page 97, and page 101
- Day Million by Frederik Pohl in Front Matter, and page 100
- The Dragon Masters: The Definitive Edition Of The Hugo - Award Winning Novel by Jack Vance on page 360, and page 362
- Dying Earth by Jack Vance on page 359, and page 362
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