The Worlds of If By: Stanley Grauman Weinbaum (1902-1935)
The Worlds of If by Stanley Grauman Weinbaum is an intriguing collection of science fiction short stories that explore the concept of alternate realities and parallel universes. Weinbaum's vivid imagination and skillful storytelling draw readers into each unique world, filled with incredible technology, alien beings, and thought-provoking ethical dilemmas. One of the standout stories in the collection is "A Martian Odyssey," which follows the journey of an astronaut exploring the surface of Mars and encountering strange creatures along the way. Weinbaum's ability to create a sense of wonder and mystery makes this story a standout among the others. Throughout the collection, Weinbaum expertly explores themes of human nature, morality, and the consequences of technological advancement. Each story presents a new and cleverly conceived world that will leave readers questioning the possibilities of the unknown. Overall, The Worlds of If is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of classic science fiction. Weinbaum's imaginative storytelling and imaginative world-building make this collection a standout in the genre. First Page: Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from A Martian Odyssey and Others published in 1949. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note. THE WORLDS OF IF I stopped on the way to the Staten Island Airport to call up, and that was a mistake, doubtless, since I had a chance of making it otherwise. But the office was affable. "We'll hold the ship five minutes for you," the clerk said. "That's the best we can do." So I rushed back to my taxi and we spun off to the third level and sped across the Staten bridge like a comet treading a steel rainbow. I had to be in Moscow by evening, by eight o'clock, in fact, for the opening of bids on the Ural Tunnel. The Government required the personal presence of an agent of each bidder, but the firm should have known better than to send me, Dixon Wells, even though the N. J. Wells Corporation is, so to speak, my father. I have a well, an undeserved reputation for being late to everything; something always comes up to prevent me from getting anywhere on time. It's never my fault; this time it was a chance encounter with my old physics professor, old Haskel van Manderpootz. I couldn't very well just say hello and good bye to him; I'd been a favorite of his back in the college days of 2014... Continue reading book >>

The Worlds of If By: Stanley Grauman Weinbaum (1902-1935)

The Worlds of If by Stanley Grauman Weinbaum is an intriguing collection of science fiction short stories that explore the concept of alternate realities and parallel universes. Weinbaum's vivid imagination and skillful storytelling draw readers into each unique world, filled with incredible technology, alien beings, and thought-provoking ethical dilemmas.

One of the standout stories in the collection is "A Martian Odyssey," which follows the journey of an astronaut exploring the surface of Mars and encountering strange creatures along the way. Weinbaum's ability to create a sense of wonder and mystery makes this story a standout among the others.

Throughout the collection, Weinbaum expertly explores themes of human nature, morality, and the consequences of technological advancement. Each story presents a new and cleverly conceived world that will leave readers questioning the possibilities of the unknown.

Overall, The Worlds of If is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of classic science fiction. Weinbaum's imaginative storytelling and imaginative world-building make this collection a standout in the genre.

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Transcriber's Note:

This etext was produced from A Martian Odyssey and Others published in 1949. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected without note.

THE WORLDS OF IF

I stopped on the way to the Staten Island Airport to call up, and that was a mistake, doubtless, since I had a chance of making it otherwise. But the office was affable. "We'll hold the ship five minutes for you," the clerk said. "That's the best we can do."

So I rushed back to my taxi and we spun off to the third level and sped across the Staten bridge like a comet treading a steel rainbow. I had to be in Moscow by evening, by eight o'clock, in fact, for the opening of bids on the Ural Tunnel. The Government required the personal presence of an agent of each bidder, but the firm should have known better than to send me, Dixon Wells, even though the N. J. Wells Corporation is, so to speak, my father. I have a well, an undeserved reputation for being late to everything; something always comes up to prevent me from getting anywhere on time. It's never my fault; this time it was a chance encounter with my old physics professor, old Haskel van Manderpootz. I couldn't very well just say hello and good bye to him; I'd been a favorite of his back in the college days of 2014... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
Works of Stanley G. Weinbaum - A Martian Odyssey	Valley of Dreams	The Worlds of If
Pygmalion's Spectacles	The Point of View	The Ideal

Genres for this book
Literature
Science
Short stories

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