Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century Pre-Owned Paperback 0345439899 9780345439895 George R. R. Martin Philip K. Dick Anne McCaffrey

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This is a Pre-Owned book. All our books are in Good or better condition. Format: Paperback Author: George R. R. Martin Philip K. Dick Anne McCaffrey ISBN10: 0345439899 ISBN13: 9780345439895 Explosive and provocative battles fought across the boundaries of time and space-and on the frontiers of the human mind. Science fictions finest have yielded this definitive collection featuring stories of warfare victory conquest heroism and overwhelming odds. These are scenarios few have ever dared to contemplate and they include: Superiority : Arthur C. Clarke presents an intergalactic war in which one sides own advanced weaponry may actually lead to its ultimate defeat. Dragonrider : A tale of Anne McCaffreys Dragonriders of Pern in which magic tips the scales of survival. Second Variety : Philip K. Dick author of the short story that became the movie Blade Runner reaches new heights of terror with his post apocalyptic vision of the future. The Night of the Vampyres : A chilling ultimatum of atomic proportions begins a countdown to disaster in George R. R. Martins gripping drama. Hero : Joe Haldemans short story that led to his classic of interstellar combat The Forever War. Enders Game : The short story that gave birth to Orson Scott Cards masterpiece of military science fiction. as well as stories from Poul Anderson o Gregory Benford o C. J. Cherryh o David Drake o Cordwainer Smith o Harry Turtledove o and Walter John Williams Guaranteed to spark the imagination and thrill the soul these thirteen science fiction gems cast a stark light on our dreams and our darkest fears-truly among the finest tales of the 20th century.