{"product_id":"9781556436581","title":"The Ultimate Egoist: Volume I: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon","description":"Author: Sturgeon, Theodore \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781556436581 \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE US \u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2011 \u003cbr\u003ePages: 408 \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 236mm x 160mm x 36mm \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescripition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of the early works of Theodore Sturgeon, acclaimed Grand Master of Science Fiction-featuring forewords by Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Although Theodore Sturgeon's reach was limited to the lengths of the short story and novelette, his influence was strongly felt by even the most original science fiction stylists-including Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Written from 1937 to 1940, the stories here showcase Sturgeon's masterful knack for clever, O. Henry-ish plot twists, sparkling character development, and almost archetypal, \"Why didn't I think of that?\" story ideas. Early Sturgeon masterpieces include \"It,\" a story about the violence done by a creature spontaneously born from garbage and mud, and \"Helix the Cat,\"about an inventor's bizarre encounter with a disembodied soul and the cat that saves it. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Featuring more than forty stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Egoist\u003c\/i\u003e is a timelessly entertaining tour through the early career and unique genius of this legend of science fiction.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45079048421534,"sku":"UBD-9781556436581","price":84.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781556436581.jpg?v=1739167067","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781556436581","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}