• The Dead Astronaut | Playboy Science Fiction - Fehmerling Books
  • The back cover of the vintage paperback 'The Dead Astronaut,' a Playboy Press collection. The brown cover features a white list of legendary science fiction contributors, including J.G. Ballard, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Arthur C. Clarke. The layout lists classic stories like 'Nine Lives' and 'Maelstrom II,' reflecting the high-quality Golden Age SF found in Playboy magazine.
  • Side-angle view of 'The Dead Astronaut' resting on a neutral background. The spine prominently displays the Playboy bunny logo, the Playboy Press name, and the publisher code 16114 075, reflecting the well-read condition of this historically significant sci-fi anthology.
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Science Fiction Anthology, Space Opera, and Alien Encounters

The Dead Astronaut | Playboy Science Fiction

The Dead Astronaut | Playboy Science Fiction

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A Premier Vintage Sci-Fi Anthology of New Wave Short Stories Originally Published in Playboy

Edited with commentary, this landmark anthology gathers ten seminal speculative short stories originally published in Playboy magazine during the 1960s and 1970s. Showcasing leading New Wave and Golden Age authors, the collection blends sophisticated prose, psychological suspense, and satirical sci-fi.

The volume features J.G. Ballard's iconic title story "The Dead Astronaut," alongside acclaimed short fiction by Ursula K. Le Guin, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Sheckley, Avram Davidson, and Ray Russell, exploring space debris, post-human ecology, and temporal paradoxes.

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This vintage paperback offers a rare, high-caliber archive of speculative short fiction representing the peak of mid-century science fiction literature. A must-have volume for J.G. Ballard fans, short story collectors, and vintage paperback enthusiasts.

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Binding: Paperback

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Publisher: Playboy Press

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Author:

  • J.G. Ballard
  • Ray RUssell
  • Leland Webb
  • Ursula K. Le Guin
  • David Duncan
  • Avram Davidson
  • Brian Rencelaw
  • Arthur C. Clarke
  • Frank Robinson
  • Robert Sheckley

Language: English

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