anthology: BACKDROP OF STARS

Here is exciting collection of short stories by the world´s leading writers of science fiction, edited by Harry Harrison. But this is more than just another anthology, however good, for here each writer talks about his craft. He discusses the creation of the story included here, his ideas and how he sets about writing them. An important addition to any SF enthusiast´s shelf, and essential reading for a newcomer to the genre.

CONTENTS:

• Judas Danced(Brian Aldiss)
• The Last of the Deliverers (Poul Anderson)
• Founding Father (Isaac Asimov)
• End-Game (J. G. Ballard)
• Tiger Ride (James Blish, Damon Knight)
• Consumer´s Report (Theodore R. Cogswell)
• Proposal (L.Sprague de Camp)
• Sail On! Sail On! (Philip José Farmer)
• Missing Link (Frank Herbert)
• Myths My Great-granddaughter Taught Me (Fritz Leiber)
• Syndrome Johnny (Katherine MacLean)
• Day Million (Frederic Pohl)
• Retaliation (Mack Reynolds)

EDITED BY: Harry Harrison

COVER: paperback

PAGES: 204

LANGUAGE: english