Space Movies -Op/075 [Hardcover]

Stephen King (Author), Peter Haining (Author), Philip K Dick (Author)

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This volume contains ten classic science fiction stories from masters such as Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Philip K. Dick, which are the basis for such hit sf films as It Came from Outer Space, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Total Recall. Bound to be popular with the sf crowd, this-and all Severn House books-can be ordered directly at a discount by calling 800-830-3044.
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About the Author

Stephen King has written more than forty books and two hundred short stories. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story "The Man in the Black Suit."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727847902
• ISBN-13: 978-0727847904
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,875,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Among his most recent are the Dark Tower novels, Cell, From a Buick 8, Everything's Eventual, Hearts in Atlantis, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, and Bag of Bones. His acclaimed nonfiction book, On Writing, was also a bestseller. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Free SF Reader, August 4, 2007

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This review is from: Space Movies -Op/075 (Hardcover)

A collection of stories or excerpts from books that became movies of some related sort or another, so a little confusing that the story titles can be completely different to the movie title, for some, and listed that way in the book.


Classic Science Fiction : Destination Moon - Robert A. Heinlein
Classic Science Fiction : It Came from Outer Space - Ray Bradbury
Classic Science Fiction : The Conquest of Space - Werner Von Braun
Classic Science Fiction : Panic in Year Zero - Ward Moore
Classic Science Fiction : 2001: A Space Odyssey - Arthur C. Clarke
Classic Science Fiction : Logan's Run - William F. Nolan
Classic Science Fiction : Star Trek: The Motion Picture - James Blish
Classic Science Fiction : Total Recall - Philip K. Dick
Classic Science Fiction : The Lawnmower Man - Stephen King
Classic Science Fiction : Candyman - Clive Barker


Moon Shot.

3 out of 5


A spot of alien people napping.

3.5 out of 5


Interplanetary mission finds locals a decent bunch.

3.5 out of 5


Getting out of town is very important.

3.5 out of 5


Moon machine.

4 out of 5


At 21, they get rid of you, thanks to some fancy biometric tracking. If you don't think that is a great idea, then special operatives named Sandmen, armed with weaponry that discharges a variety of different ammunition hunt you down.

Logan is a Sandman, and he comes to realise what is going on is wrong. He ends up a runner, and encounters all sorts of bizarre things on his quest for Sanctuary.

4 out of 5


Deadly impostor.

3 out of 5


Brain alteration badness.

4 out of 5


New gardening hire who has disturbing habits.

3.5 out of 5


Wearing someone's name out can really hook you.

3.5 out of 5