Astounding Sci-Fi Story Collection

Dive into the captivating world of science fiction—a genre that explores sociological and technical possibilities shaped by both current and future advancements in science and technology. This second volume presents a curated selection of short stories, all originally published between 1941 and 1963, that have entered the US public domain due to unrenewed copyrights. With an engaging introduction by Cori Samuel and insights from Wikipedia, this collection invites you to journey through imaginative tales that have stood the test of time. Please note The original collection featured a tenth story, The Burning Bridge by Poul Anderson, which was removed in November 2011 due to a copyright claim.