There has never been a collection of stories quite like this. It was originally published 1955 in America, and 1965 in Great Britain. Since then, it has been a highly treasured rare book in the collection of connoisseurs of Silver Age and Golden Age classic Science Fiction. As a collection of SF stories, this book is excellent in its own right, but its added attraction -- a unique feature -- is the author's editorial notes on each story, taken from his working journal. These notes constitute a 'how to do it' on writing science fiction stories, from one of the pioneers of the genre. The stories themselves are taken from about fifteen years, during which H L Gold wrote for many editors and edited the most widely read SF magazine in the world: Galaxy. The author has compiled many collections and written many stories but this anthology is unique not only within his own work, but also in the world of Science Fiction in general. For the aspiring author, and for the seasoned, professional writer alike, these short stories and sharp commentaries have been a treasure of inspiration for half a century. This book is an excellent resource for every class in creative writing.
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The inspiration of Horace L. Gold, preserved in these pages, truly brought about science fiction's Golden Age. -- Robert Bloch, dedication to WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF LAST? by H.L. Gold
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Horace Gold's masterpiece mix of short stories and notes is a classic work that anyone looking to learn the fine art of SF storywriting should own. I've benefitted splendidly by having this master of the genre's work nearby while writing my own story (and I credit his "teachings" with helping my work to get accepted for publication!). It is not simply a "how to", it is a selection of Horace Gold's best short stories combined with his notes on how he conceived, formulated, and brought to fruition his ideas. This, to me, is the most beneficial aspect of the book, for while reading the stories, and grasping the mechanics of them through reading is excellent within itself, Gold's notes provide both the amateur and seasoned writer with his insights and understanding which will definitely aid in one's own story creation.
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