Tales from Beyond the Stars
A Collection of Classic Science Fiction Stories
$43.80
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
4 February 2025
Summary
Long before humans ventured into outer space, writers spun stories of what might lie in the unknown worlds beyond our planet and speculated about the future.
This striking collection features retellings of seven classic science fiction stories. From tales of space exploration, to time travellers and alien invaders, this striking anthology is the perfect introduction to the world of science fiction.
Includes:
- The Star by H G Wells
- Micromegas by Voltaire
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781800786752 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1800786751 |
| Author: | Adam Roberts, Evangeline Gallagher |
| Publisher: | Templar Publishing |
| Imprint: | Big Picture Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 4 February 2025 |
| Weight: | 592g |
| Dimensions: | 190mm x 230mm |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
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Critics Review
Inspire the imaginations of young sci-fi fans with this dazzling anthology of classic science fiction stories, cleverly retold to make them accessible to children, and brought to life by rich and colourful artwork. – Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
For book loving teenagers, this is the ideal purchase to whet their appetite for classic sci-fi. It should certainly spark their imagination enough to get them interested in seeking out the original publications.Evangeline Gallagher’s illustrations capture the classic style of sci-fi illustrations of the ‘50s. Overall, this is a novel, entertaining release which paves the way for future, more serious reading. * Review Graveyard *
Adam Roberts
Adam Roberts (Author)
Adam is a British science fiction and fantasy novelist. In 2018 he was elected vice-president of the H.G. Wells Society. Adam has a degree in English from the University of Aberdeen and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University on Robert Browning and the Classics. He teaches English literature and creative writing at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has been nominated three times for the Arthur C. Clarke Award: in 2001 for his debut novel, Salt, in 2007 for Gradisil and in 2010 for Yellow Blue Tibia. He won both the 2012 BSFA Award for Best Novel, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, for Jack Glass. It was further shortlisted for The Kitschies Red Tentacle award. His short story “Tollund” was nominated for the 2014 Sidewise Award. Adam was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018.
Evangeline Gallagher (Illustrator)
Evangeline Gallagher is a freelance illustrator from Baltimore, Maryland whose work has been featured by clients including the New York Times, ProPublica, The New Republic, and The Guardian. They received their BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2018. When they aren’t drawing, you can find them hanging out with their dog, Charlie and playing Dungeons and Dragons.
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