The Man from Earth (collection)
Encyclopedia
The Man from Earth is a collection of science fiction
stories by Gordon R. Dickson
. It was first published by Tor Books
in 1983. The stories originally appeared in the magazines Analog Science Fiction and Fact
, If
, Astounding, Galaxy Science Fiction
and Space Stories.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
stories by Gordon R. Dickson
Gordon R. Dickson
Gordon Rupert Dickson was an American science fiction author.- Biography :Dickson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1923. After the death of his father, he moved with his mother to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1937...
. It was first published by Tor Books
Tor Books
Tor Books is one of two imprints of Tom Doherty Associates LLC, based in New York City. It is noted for its science fiction and fantasy titles. Tom Doherty Associates also publishes mainstream fiction, mystery, and occasional military history titles under its Forge imprint. The company was founded...
in 1983. The stories originally appeared in the magazines Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Analog Science Fiction and Fact is an American science fiction magazine. As of 2011, it is the longest running continuously published magazine of that genre...
, If
If (magazine)
If was an American science fiction magazine launched in March 1952 by Quinn Publications, owned by James L. Quinn. Quinn hired Paul W. Fairman to be the first editor, but early circulation figures were disappointing, and Quinn fired Fairman after only three issues. Quinn then took over the...
, Astounding, Galaxy Science Fiction
Galaxy Science Fiction
Galaxy Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, published from 1950 to 1980. It was founded by an Italian company, World Editions, which was looking to break in to the American market. World Editions hired as editor H. L...
and Space Stories.
Contents
- "Call Him Lord"
- "The Odd Ones"
- "In the Bone"
- "Danger—Human!"
- "Tiger Green"
- "The Man from Earth"
- "Ancient, My Enemy"
- "The Bleak and Barren Land"
- "Steel Brother"
- "Love Me True"