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Shannach The Last: Farewell to Mars,Used
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DescriptionPicking up where Lorelei of the Red Mist: Planetary Romances left off, this volume collects the final 17 stories of strange adventures on other worlds from the undisputed "Queen of Space Opera." Drawn from the last years of pulp magazines such as Planet Stories, Startling Stories, and Thrilling Wonder Stories, Shannach The Last: Farewell to Mars sees Brackett at the peak of her talents. Oddly, it is at this point where she abandons the "planetary romance" subgenre and embarks on a small string of stories tinged with social relevance. This departure didnt stop editors asking for some of "that old Brackett magic" and she offered up two latter day tales ("The Road to Sinharat" and "Purple Priestess of the Mad Moon") before returning to chronicle further adventures of Eric John Stark in her final "Skaith" novels. Closing out the collection is a trio of tales written on commission from the "king of anthologies," Roger Elwood.The book is adorned with Frank Kelly Freas and Ed Emshwillers vintage illustrations from the original pulp magazines.In a review of Lorelei of the Red Mist: Planetary Romances Paul di Filippo says "[Bracketts work] is replete with hardbitten protagonists with wounded psyches, females both nurturing and malevolent, weird alien life forms, strange planetary environments, danger, treachery, camaraderie and even spiritual epiphanies. In short, this book holds the essence of SF at least, the essence of one very important school of it."Yeah, thats the stuff!Table of Contents"Introduction" by Anne McCaffreyThe Truants (Startling Stories Jul 50)The Citadel of Lost Ages (Startling Stories Dec 50)The Woman from Altair (Startling Stories Jul 51)The Shadows (Startling Stories Feb 52)The Last Days of Shandakor (Startling Stories Apr 52)Shannach the Last (Planet Stories Nov 52)Mars Minus Bisha (Planet Stories Jan 54)Runaway (Startling Stories Spr 54)The Tweener (The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction Feb 55)Last Call from Sector 9G (Planet Stories Sum 55)The Queer Ones (Venture Mar 57)All the Colors of the Rainbow (Venture Nov 57)The Road to Sinharat (Amazing Stories May 63)Purple Priestess of the Mad Moon (ss) F&SF Oct 64)Come Sing the Moons of Moravenn (The Other Side of Tomorrow, ed. Roger Elwood, 1973)How Bright the Stars (Flame Tree Planet, ed. Roger Elwood, 1973)Mommies and Daddies (Crisis, ed. Roger Elwood, 1974)"Interview with Leigh Brackett"
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Shannach - The Last: Farewell to Mars'? A: The book explores themes of space adventure and social relevance, showcasing Leigh Brackett's unique storytelling in the science fiction genre.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Shannach - The Last: Farewell to Mars' is Leigh Brackett, known as the 'Queen of Space Opera'.
- Q: How many stories are included in this collection? A: This collection features 17 stories, representing the final adventures set in other worlds.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes vintage illustrations by Frank Kelly Freas and Ed Emshwiller, originally published in pulp magazines.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 17, 2011.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, 'Shannach - The Last: Farewell to Mars' is available in a first hardcover edition.
- Q: What is the page count for this book? A: The book has a total of 588 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating it has been well maintained.
- Q: Does the book include an introduction? A: Yes, the book features an introduction by Anne McCaffrey.
- Q: What genre does 'Shannach - The Last: Farewell to Mars' belong to? A: This book belongs to the Science Fiction genre, specifically focusing on space opera themes.