Masterpieces of Science Fiction

Masterpieces of Science Fiction

Dust-jacket illustration of Masterpieces of Science Fiction
Author edited by Sam Moskowitz
Country United States
Language English
Genre Science fiction short stories
Publisher World Publishing Co.
Publication date
1966
Media type Print (Hardback)
Pages 552 pp
OCLC 712198
Preceded by Modern 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.[1]

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."[2]

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