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  • Back cover of the Frederik Pohl anthology, displaying a curated list of short stories against a bright yellow backdrop. This vintage science fiction volume captures the mastery of one of the field's most celebrated storytellers.
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Short Stories, Satire, and Social Science Fiction

The Best of Frederik Pohl

The Best of Frederik Pohl

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A Retrospective Short Story Collection of Consumer Satire, Cybernetics, and Alien Contact

Gathering classic short stories and novellas by Grand Master Frederik Pohl, this definitive retrospective collection highlights his sharp social satire, inventive hard sci-fi concepts, and dark humor. Spanning three decades of speculative fiction, the volume includes introductory notes by Lester del Rey.

Featuring Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classics including "The Midas Plague" (a satire on hyper-consumerism), "The Tunnel Under the World," "Day Million," and "The Fiend," the collection skewers advertising, automation, and human greed in future societies.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Frederik Pohl presents a masterclass in satirical science fiction and speculative social commentary. A must-have volume for fans of Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, and Golden Age science fiction anthologies.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780345245076

Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Ballantine Books

Pages: 363

Author:

  • Frederik Pohl

Language: English

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