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Step into a futuristic vision of desire and illusion in The Ideal by Stanley G. Weinbaum—a thought-provoking science fiction novella that examines the pursuit of perfection and the cost of fantasy.

This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science fiction genre. The short story form is perfect for capturing the atmospheric tension of these legendary stories.

"A Martian Odyssey" (1949) is a science fiction classic by Stanley G. Weinbaum. The story is set in the early 21st century, nearly twenty years after the invention of atomic power and ten years after the first lunar landing. The four-man crew of the Ares has landed on Mars in the Mare Cimmerium. A week after the landing, Dick Jarvis, the ship's American chemist, sets out in an auxiliary rocket to photograph the landscape. Eight hundred miles out, the engine on Jarvis' rocket gives out, and he crash-lands into one of the Thyle regions.

Step into the future with Pygmalion’s Spectacles by Stanley G. Weinbaum—the groundbreaking 1935 sci-fi short story that predicted virtual reality decades ahead of its time. Follow Dan, a curious student, as he tests a pair of experimental goggles that transport him into a fully immersive dream world. Blending romance, technology, and visionary imagination, this forgotten gem of Golden Age science fiction explores the thrilling possibilities and ethical dilemmas of artificial experience.

"A Martian Odyssey" by Stanley G. Weinbaum first appeared in 1934. It was Weinbaum's first published story, and remains his best known. It's publication immediately established Weinbaum as a leading figure in the field. One of the aliens in the story, "Tweel", remains one of the most recognised aliens in early science fiction, and is said to be an inspiration for aliens in the works of Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke.

Explore the haunting beauty of Mars in Valley of Dreams by Stanley G. Weinbaum—a visionary science fiction classic that follows Captain Harrison and his crew on a groundbreaking Martian expedition.

On the first manned Martian exploratory mission, Jarvis' scout ship crashes in a vast meteor crater near the Ares Vallis. He must endure a perilous journey back to the mothership on foot, and on the way encounters several life forms with Tweel, his new-found Martian companion.

Stanley Grauman Weinbaum was an American science fiction writer. His first story, "A Martian Odyssey", was published to great acclaim in July 1934; the alien Tweel was arguably the first character to satisfy John W. Campbell's challenge: "Write me a creature who thinks as well as a man, or better than a man, but not like a man." Weinbaum wrote more short stories and a few novels, but died from lung cancer less than a year and a half later. Сontent: Flight on Titan, The Lotus Eaters, A Martian Odyssey.

Experience the ultimate struggle for survival in Stanley G. Weinbaum's thrilling sci-fi adventure, Flight on Titan. When Tim and Diane Vick crash-land on Saturn's largest moon, they find themselves battling extreme cold, deadly radiation, and a hostile environment unlike anything on Earth. As they fight to stay alive, their resilience and determination are tested to the limits. Filled with tension, vivid world-building, and Weinbaum's signature imagination, Flight on Titan is a gripping tale of human endurance against the unforgiving forces of space.

Take an extraordinary journey to Mars in Stanley G. Weinbaum's groundbreaking science fiction classic, The Martian Odyssey. When astronaut Dick Jarvis crash-lands on the Red Planet, he embarks on an unexpected adventure, encountering bizarre alien creatures, including the mysterious bird-like Twi'le. Unlike anything seen before in early science fiction, Weinbaum's visionary narrative brings Mars to life with intelligence, humor, and thrilling discovery.

First published in 1934, this visionary tale redefined science fiction with its vivid world-building and truly alien lifeforms. Follow astronaut Dick Jarvis as he crash-lands on Mars and encounters Tweel—a bizarre yet intelligent creature unlike anything humanity has ever known.

Journey to the mysterious world of Venus in Stanley G. Weinbaum's classic sci-fi tale, The Lotus Eaters. Following the adventures of Hamilton and Patricia, explorers on a strange and perilous planet, the story introduces an unforgettable alien species—the peaceful yet enigmatic Lotuses, who live in a trance-like state. As the protagonists navigate Venus's hostile landscape, they uncover secrets that challenge human understanding of life and consciousness.

Hast du Lust auf eine Reise zu einem fremden Mond, wo die Naturgesetze nicht ganz so funktionieren, wie wir sie kennen? Mond der Gezeiten von Stanley G. Weinbaum nimmt dich mit in eine außergewöhnliche Welt voller seltsamer Kreaturen und faszinierender Phänomene. Benjamin Werner erweckt diese Science-Fiction-Perle mit seiner einfühlsamen Lesung zum Leben. Du wirst die extreme Landschaft dieses fremden Mondes durch die Augen eines mutigen Entdeckers erleben – mit all seinen Wundern, Gefahren und Rätseln.

A Martian Odyssey is a science fiction short story by Stanley Weinbaum. It was Weinbaum's second published story and remains his best known. Early in the 21st century, nearly twenty years after the invention of atomic power and ten years after the first lunar landing, the four-man crew of the Ares has landed on Mars in the Mare Cimmerium. A week after the landing, Dick Jarvis, the ship's American chemist, sets out south in an auxiliary rocket to photograph the landscape.

Secondo l'"Enciclopedia della Fantascienza" ""A Martian Odyssey" fu il primo tentativo di descrivere la vita su un altro pianeta come un complesso di equilibri biologici, ecologici ed etici, con approfondimento e credibilità, ben lontani dalla descrizione di mostri e mutazioni spesso demenziali che erano la linea generale seguita dagli altri autori del periodo." Tutto ciò vale anche per le altre storie interplanetarie di Stanley Weinbaum, che molti considerano fondamentali per l'evoluzione della fantascienza moderna, e in particolare per questo "I mangiatori di loto".

What is The Ideal? Renowned science fiction author Stanley Grauman Weinbaum explores individuality and artificial intelligence in this classic story.

A Venusian honeymoon could quickly end in disaster, when the newlyweds are attacked by savage night dwellers and catatonia inducing spores.English biologist Patricia Hammond with her new American husband Hamilton "Ham" Hammond, decide to explore the dark side of Venus to collect plant specimens. But what they find is a specimen far beyond their expectations, and it forces them to re-evaluate what it means to be "intelligent".

Erleben Sie das spannende Science-Fiction-Abenteuer "Insel des Proteus" von Stanley G. Weinbaum in neuer Übersetzung, meisterhaft gelesen von Benjamin Werner. In dieser faszinierenden Erzählung begibt sich der Protagonist auf eine geheimnisvolle Insel, auf der die Gesetze der Natur außer Kraft gesetzt sind. Unheimliche Kreaturen und unglaubliche wissenschaftliche Entdeckungen stellen ihn vor große Herausforderungen. Ein Muss für Liebhaber klassischer Science-Fiction und übernatürlicher Abenteuer.

"Planet der Parasiten ist ein Science-Fiction-Klassiker von Stanley G. Weinbaum, der erstmals 1935 erschien. In dieser neuen Übersetzung von Benjamin Werner erleben Sie die spannende Geschichte von Ham Hammond, einem Abenteurer, der auf der Venus lebt. Dort muss er sich gegen die gefährlichen Parasiten und Naturkatastophen behaupten, die alles Leben bedrohen. Als er auf eine junge Frau trifft, die ebenfalls in den Heißgebieten der Venus gestrandet ist, beginnt eine atemberaubende Flucht vor den blutrünstigen Kreaturen.

Eine Marsodyssee ist ein Science-Fiction-Klassiker von Stanley G. Weinbaum, der erstmals 1934 erschien. In dieser neuen Übersetzung erleben Sie die faszinierende Geschichte von Dick Jarvis, einem Astronomen, der auf dem Mars notlanden muss und dort auf eine fremde Zivilisation stößt. Begleiten Sie ihn auf seiner abenteuerlichen Reise durch eine bizarre Landschaft voller Gefahren und Wunder, die seine Vorstellungskraft herausfordert. Hören Sie, wie er sich mit dem sympathischen Marsianer Tweel anfreundet, der ihm die Geheimnisse seines Planeten offenbart.