The Skylark of Space is perhaps the greatest interplanetarian and space flying story to appear in any pulp fiction publication. The story is chock full of excellent science and, woven through it there is also that very rare element, love and romance. This element in an interplanetarian story is often apt to be foolish, but it does not seem so in this particular story. The Skylark of Space is considered to be one of the earliest novels of interstellar travel and the first example of space opera. We know so little about intra-atomic forces, that this story, improbable as it will appear in...
The Skylark of Space is perhaps the greatest interplanetarian and space flying story to appear in any pulp fiction publication. The story is chock ful...
Edward Elmer "Doc" Smith (1890-1965), was an American science fiction writer. He was trained as a chemist, receiving his Ph.D. in 1919. During World War II, he worked for the U.S. Army, probably on munitions. After the war, he was employeed by a manufacturer of doughnut and frosting mixes until his retirement in 1957.
Smith was a pioneer of "space opera," rousing adventure stories with a science fiction bent. He is generally considered a master of the form; as such, modern space opera such as "Star Wars" is deeply indebted to him. Smith's work is replete with manly men, staunch women,...
Edward Elmer "Doc" Smith (1890-1965), was an American science fiction writer. He was trained as a chemist, receiving his Ph.D. in 1919. During Worl...
The Secret Planet No human had ever landed on the hidden planet of Arisia. A mysterious space barrier turned back both men and ships. Then the word came to Earth: -Go to Arisia - Samms of the Galactic Patrol went-and came back with the Lens, the strange device that gave its wearer powers no man had ever possessed before. Samms knew the price of that power would be high. But even he had no idea of the ultimate cost, and the weird destiny waiting for the FIRST LENSMAN
The Secret Planet No human had ever landed on the hidden planet of Arisia. A mysterious space barrier turned back both men and ships. Then the word ca...
