Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Masterpieces of Science Fiction is an anthology of science fiction short stories, edited by Sam Moskowitz. It was first published in hardcover by World Publishing Co. in 1966, and reprinted by Hyperion Press in 1974.
Described as "a treasury of science fiction writing from 1650 to 1935," The book collects eighteen tales by various authors, together with a historical and critical introduction by the editor and two non-fictional pieces relating to "Hans Pfaall" by its author, Edgar Allan Poe. NESFA Press characterizes it as "an excellent historical introduction to the field, including stories from the two centuries ending in about 1940."Contents
- "Introduction"
- "Voyage to the Moon"
- "The Mortal Immortal"
- "Hans Pfaall—A Tale"
- "Note on "Hans Pfaall"
- "Richard Adams Locke"
- "The Wondersmith"
- "The Eternal Adam"
- "The Brick Moon"
- "Lost in a Comet's Tail; or, Frank Reade, Jr.'s Strange Adventure with His New Air-Ship"
- "The Country of the Blind"
- "The Place of Pain"
- "The Los Amigos Fiasco"
- "The Resurrection of Jimber-Jaw"
- "The People of the Pit"
- "System"
- "Extra Sensory Perfection"
- "The Colour Out of Space"
- "Humanity on Venus"
- "Jungle Journey"
- "The Lotus Eaters"
