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A collection of the early works of Theodore Sturgeon, acclaimed Grand Master of Science Fiction—featuring forewords by Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke
 
Although Theodore Sturgeon''s reach was limited to the lengths of the short story and novelette, his influence was strongly felt by even the most original science fiction stylists—including Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Written from 1937 to 1940, the stories here showcase Sturgeon''s masterful knack for clever, O. Henry-ish plot twists, sparkling character development, and almost archetypal, “Why didn''t I think of that?” story ideas. Early Sturgeon masterpieces include “It,” a story about the violence done by a creature spontaneously born from garbage and mud, and “Helix the Cat,”  about an inventor''s bizarre encounter with a disembodied soul and the cat that saves it.
 
Featuring more than forty stories, The Ultimate Egoist is a timelessly entertaining tour through the early career and unique genius of this legend of science fiction.

The Ultimate Egoist: Volume I: The Complete

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    A Hardback by Theodore Sturgeon, Paul Williams, Ray Bradbury

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      Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.
      Published 9 November 2010
      ISBN-13 9781556436581
      978-1556436581
      ISBN-10 1556436580

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A collection of the early works of Theodore Sturgeon, acclaimed Grand Master of Science Fiction—featuring forewords by Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke
       
      Although Theodore Sturgeon''s reach was limited to the lengths of the short story and novelette, his influence was strongly felt by even the most original science fiction stylists—including Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Written from 1937 to 1940, the stories here showcase Sturgeon''s masterful knack for clever, O. Henry-ish plot twists, sparkling character development, and almost archetypal, “Why didn''t I think of that?” story ideas. Early Sturgeon masterpieces include “It,” a story about the violence done by a creature spontaneously born from garbage and mud, and “Helix the Cat,”  about an inventor''s bizarre encounter with a disembodied soul and the cat that saves it.
       
      Featuring more than forty stories, The Ultimate Egoist is a timelessly entertaining tour through the early career and unique genius of this legend of science fiction.

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