In 'The Year When Stardust Fell' by Raymond F. Jones, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious substance, known as Stardust, has brought humanity to the brink of destruction. Jones' writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, intricate world-building, and a sense of urgency that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War era, the novel explores themes of scientific discovery, environmentalism, and the consequences of unchecked human ambition. The narrative is both thought-provoking and entertaining, offering a unique blend of science fiction and social commentary. Jones' ability to blend scientific concepts with compelling storytelling makes 'The Year When Stardust Fell' a must-read for fans of classic sci-fi literature. Raymond F. Jones, a prolific science fiction writer known for his imaginative storytelling and insightful exploration of scientific ideas, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the genre. His background in physics and engineering informs his writing, lending authenticity and depth to his speculative concepts. The author's passion for science and his commitment to exploring the ethical implications of technological advancement shine through in this masterfully crafted novel. I highly recommend 'The Year When Stardust Fell' to readers who enjoy intelligent and thought-provoking science fiction that challenges societal norms and raises important questions about the future of humanity.

"The Alien" by Raymond F. Jones is a classic science fiction novel that explores themes of identity, humanity, and extraterrestrial contact. Jones' narrative introduces readers to a thought-provoking story in which an alien entity seeks to understand and interact with the people of Earth. The novel delves into the complexities of communication and the impact of a close encounter with an otherworldly intelligence. "The Alien" is a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts who appreciate explorations of first contact and the mysteries of the cosmos.

Raymond F. Jones is perhaps best known for his novel This Island Earth, which was made into a movie of the same name. However, from the 40's to the 60's he wrote numerous short stories and novellas dealing with aliens and alien worlds and their affects on humans. This collection brings back nine of his magazine works in Raymond F. Jones Resurrected. Stories include: - Correspondence Course - Tools of the Trade - Noise Level - The Colonists - The Unlearned - Cubs of the Wolf - Human Error - The Memory of Mars - The Great Gray Plague - Special Preview: The Blood Red Sands of Mars - by Greg Fowlkes

Most of the many books about David Bowie track his artistic 'changes' chronologically throughout his career. This book, uniquely, examines Bowie's 'sameness': his recurring themes, images, motifs and concepts as an artist, across all his creative work, from lyrics and music through to costumes, storyboards, films, plays and painting.To be published on Bowie's 70th birthday, Forever Stardust looks at Bowie's work not as a linear evolution through calendar time, to his tragic death in January 2016, but as a matrix, a dialogue, a network of ideas that echo back and forth across the five decades of his career, interacting with each other and with the surrounding culture. It explores Bowie's creative output as a whole, tracing the repetitions and obsessions that structure his work, discovering what they tell us about Bowie in all his forms, from Ziggy Stardust to David Jones.David Bowie challenged cultural expectations from the early 1970s until his final masterpiece, Blackstar. Forever Stardust offers a new understanding of this remarkable & significant artist.

The copper-yellow glow of the comet seemed to have brought the whole world to a grinding halt. Airplanes, trains, generators and heavy machinery were immobilized. Finally man was left with only a few primitive tools. In the resulting chaos parts of Mayfield were burned and looted by hunger-crazed mobs that stole and killed as they advanced. Here is science fiction at its thrilling best. A startling and thought-provoking book that shows how human nature might react to catastrophe. Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to [email protected] This book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via [email protected]

From the bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit, the landmark science fiction novel that inspired the classic 1976 film starring David Bowie and is the basis for the Showtime series A man wanders into town one day seemingly out of nowhere. He starts by peddling valuables just to get by. But he possesses uncanny scientific knowledge, which he uses to develop technologies of a marvelous nature. In time he builds a corporate empire that propels him to unimaginable wealth—but to what end? His rapid ascent to the highest levels of success is remarkable, but the vision of his enterprise begins to falter as he succumbs to afflictions that feel all-too-human, and the true purpose of his presence here on earth is in grave danger of being abandoned.

In this tender-hearted debut, set against the tumultuous backdrop of life in 1973, when homosexuality is still considered a mental illness, two boys defy all the odds and fall in love. Now in paperback. The year is 1973. The Watergate hearings are in full swing. The Vietnam War is still raging. And homosexuality is still officially considered a mental illness. In the midst of these trying times is sixteen-year-old Jonathan Collins, a bullied, anxious, asthmatic kid, who aside from an alcoholic father and his sympathetic neighbor and friend Starla, is completely alone. To cope, Jonathan escapes to the safe haven of his imagination, where his hero David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and dead relatives, including his mother, guide him through the rough terrain of his life. In his alternate reality, Jonathan can be anything: a superhero, an astronaut, Ziggy Stardust, himself, or completely "normal" and not a boy who likes other boys. When he completes his treatments, he will be normal—at least he hopes. But before that can happen, Web stumbles into his life. Web is everything Jonathan wishes he could be: fearless, fearsome and, most importantly, not ashamed of being gay. Jonathan doesn't want to like brooding Web, who has secrets all his own. Jonathan wants nothing more than to be "fixed" once and for all. But he's drawn to Web anyway. Web is the first person in the real world to see Jonathan completely and think he's perfect. Web is a kind of escape Jonathan has never known. For the first time in his life, he may finally feel free enough to love and accept himself as he is.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.

Table of Contents Of Men of Science Chapter 1. The Comet Chapter 2. Breakdown Chapter 3. Power Failure Chapter 4. Disaster Spreads Chapter 5. Thief Chapter 6. The Scientist Chapter 7. Dust from the Stars Chapter 8. Attack Chapter 9. Judgment Chapter 10. Victory of the Dust Chapter 11. The Animals Are Sick Chapter 12. Decontamination Chapter 13. Stay Out of Town! Chapter 14. Mobilization Chapter 15. Battle Chapter 16. Black Victory Chapter 17. Balance of Nature Chapter 18. Witchcraft Chapter 19. Conquest of the Comet Chapter 20. Reconstruction

This bio-bibliography of the golden age of the science fiction field includes 308 biographies compiled from questionnaires sent to the authors, and chronological lists of 483 writers' published works. This facsimile reprint of the 1975 edition includes a title index, introduction, and minor corrections. A now-classic guide to the major and minor SF writers active in the early 1970s.