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Hal Clement, one of the all-time greats of science fiction, was defining hard science fiction before such distinctions were even being thought of. He once described his approach to writing: " T]he rules must be quite simple. They are; for the reader of a

Iceworld is a science fiction novel written by Hal Clement. The story is set on a frozen planet named Hoth, where a team of scientists and engineers are sent to investigate the possibility of mining the planet's valuable resources. The planet is covered in ice and snow, and the team faces numerous challenges as they try to navigate the treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions. The main character is a geologist named Dr. Carlisle, who is tasked with studying the planet's geology and determining the best locations for mining. Along with his team, he must deal with dangerous ice storms, treacherous crevasses, and hostile alien creatures that inhabit the planet. As they explore Hoth, they discover that the planet is much more complex and mysterious than they initially thought. The novel is a classic example of hard science fiction, with a focus on scientific accuracy and realism. Hal Clement was known for his attention to detail and scientific accuracy, and this is evident in Iceworld. The novel explores themes such as exploration, survival, and the limits of human knowledge. Overall, Iceworld is a thrilling and thought-provoking science fiction novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. It is a well-written and engaging story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A brilliant and mind-bending depiction of alien life that still stands as a landmark of hard SF.

A team of scientists are sent to Mercury aboard the Albireo to find out why it's developing an atmosphere. A series of events force the scientists out of their ship and onto the surface of Mercury, where only their courage and intelligence can keep them alive. Clement paints a tense and completely believable image of Mercury. He was simply one of the best hard science fiction writers the field ever produced.

Armchair Fiction presents extra large paperback editions of classic science fiction double novels with original illustrations. The first novel, "Men of the Morning Star" is an other-worldly thriller by sci-fi master, Edmond Hamilton. Who were these strange other-worldly creatures-and what was the mysterious secret of their shadow world in the vast depths of an alien ocean? Kerrick would try to find the answers and more-even if it ultimately led to his death Edmond Hamilton was one of the best known writers in the field of science fiction during the talent-rich 20th Century. "Men of the Morning Star" is another one of his "buckle-your-seatbelts" interplanetary joy rides. The second novel, "Planet for Plunder" is by two noted Sci-fi veterans, Hal Clement and Sam Merwin, Jr. There was an alien spaceship over the Earth. The alien's mission was grim, purposeful and scientific. When a giant poacher ship was seen hovering over the Earth, the alien put his own ship on an intercept course. His mission...to stop the poachers from despoiling the planet. However, he was too late. When he arrived the poacher was gone-but what was this strange race of oxygen-dependent creatures on the surface of the planet? It was only natural that he should mistake men for machines and machines for men. Earth's terrible predicament was not of his making, but if left unchecked, it could destroy mankind.

A replica of the February 1957 issue of SATELLITE SCIENCE FICTION digest magazine featuring PLANET FOR PLUNDER by Hal Clement and Sam Merwin Jr., THE LAST WORD by Damon Knight, THE NEXT TENANTS by Arthur C. Clarke, FOOD FOR THE VISITOR by John Victor Peterson, THE ATTIC VOICE by Algis Budrys, and THE SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTOR by Sam Moskowitz.