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Armchair Fiction features the best in classic classic science fiction short story collections. "Masters of Science Fiction, Vol. Three" features the works of Robert Sheckley. He was born in New York in 1931 and passed away in 2005. Most of his life was spent concocting brilliant pieces of imaginative mind fodder. What would the perfect woman look like? He pondered what, if anything, would a man be able to eat on a distant planet? Would the end-all to financial worry and violence bring man the utopia he has always searched for? Unlock the answers to these questions and many more with this unmatched collection of Robert Sheckley stories...just waiting to be devoured.

Armchair Fiction presents extra large editions of classic science fiction double novels. The first novel, "Full Cycle" is about a strange new world of the future. Was Ambrose Wilson merely a ghost...an ancient relic of a new world that had passed him by? Was there no place in this neo-culture for a man who had made history his life? Surely, somewhere, there must be a link between yesterday and the tomorrow that had already arrived. However, it took great hardship and the worst kind of personal betrayal to help him realize mankind's new, untapped potential in this thought-provoking tale of the future, by one of science fiction's very best writers, Clifford D. Simak. The second novel, "It Was the Day of the Robot" is by another great sci-fi veteran, Frank Belknap Long. Biogenetic advances had made such progress that it was now possible to determine the exact genes and precise nature desirable in the human adult. For the first time in history an individual's instincts could be successfully controlled. Experience had shown that it was in Society's best interests to maintain, at all times, a perfect balance of the more desirable genetic types. But who got to make these determinations? John Tabor... marriage privilege denied. This is a science-fiction thriller about a machine that computed men's futures, and about one man who dared to tamper with the unacceptable results...

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "Corpus Earthling" is a top-notch thriller about aliens and insanity. Paul Cameron heard voices. There were two of them. They were whispering to each other in the bones of his skull, wearily, interminably, making monstrous plans to conquer the Earth. Cameron was an educated man, an English professor at a large, well-known University. Was he going insane? Or was he really tuned in somehow on the telepathic conversations of the advance scouts for an impending Martian invasion? He tried warning others, but no one believed him. And then one day the voices stopped for a moment. "Wait..." one of them said. "There's a listener-a listener! We've got to find him...we've got to find him and kill him." Written by sci-fi veteran, Louis Charbonneau.

Armchair Fiction presents extra large editions of classic science fiction double novels. The first novel, "Operation Disaster" is a tale of an impending supernova by Milton Lesser. The Purnamese were known to be sun-worshippers, but their sun was on the verge of destroying them. Their world was doomed-a massive supernova was inevitable. Already having moved several times to planets further out from their increasingly unstable sun, the Purnamese culture started breaking down. Some fought against the forced migrations, fought hard with old beliefs, older customs-and they weren't afraid to spill blood! Faced with catastrophe and fast losing hold of whatever civiliza¬tion they had left, two hundred million Purnamese fought to survive while a task force from Earth toiled to save their doomed culture and bring them into an intergalactic brotherhood with the rest of mankind. The second novel is about a wave of mass-murder that ravages America, "Land of the Damned," by Berkeley Livingston. It all had happened so quickly. One moment everything was tranquil, the next moment the entire populace of the United States was trying to kill itself. But what was the cause? Two scientists who were lucky enough to have survived the carnage, along with a traitorous alien from the depths of outer space, knew the grim truth-the world had been invaded by a conquering horde from a distant planet. But the invading extraterrestrial force, in spite of its awesome power, was still vulnerable to human reprisal unless it was able to recover a fantastic ancient weapon buried deep in the Bad Lands of Utah-a weapon that would forever leave humanity in subjugation. Could the alien forces be stopped in time? It was a mad race against time, with mankind's fate hanging in the balance.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "So Shall Ye Reap," written by Rog Phillips, is a dire prophecy of the atomic age. There was an invisible atomic fire going on in the Earth's atmosphere. An atomic fire that was started by the first few atom bombs in the mid-1940s. Slowly this atomic fire was spreading over the surface of the planet. It would eventually reach a lethal breaking point. A point that would soon reduce human population to prehistoric levels. With this grim knowledge in hand, the government began the construction of giant underground cities that would allow at least some of the world's population to survive. The question was...who would be allowed to live and who wouldn't? This grim look at the Earth of the future is an unforgettable masterpiece of science fiction, and the quintessential work of Rog Phillips.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "Space Plague," written by George O. Smith, is about one man's nightmare quest. Part of Steve Cornell's life had been snatched away from him. It started when his fiancée vanished. It got much worse, though, when everybody insisted it didn't happen the way he believed. Soon Steve's search for his missing fiancée brought him face to face with and incredible, mind-boggling secret. And it soon became clear that some unknown foe didn't want him to discover it. A foe who would use any means to stop him. Could Steve find that foe before they made him vanish too?

Armchair Fiction presents extra large editions of classic science fiction double novels. This edition features two great tales. The first novel is by an author from the upper echelon of the science fiction literary field, Jack Williamson. "Hocus-Pocus Universe" is about the day that science took a back seat to nature. Charlie Guilborn was a bright young science teacher at a local high school. He knew that two-plus-two equaled four and that the world was guided by basic mathematical and scientific laws. Knowing all this helped Charley and millions of others sleep at night. Then into the world of facts and figures, of scientists and soldiers, came lonely Eon Hunter. Eon the misfit, whose stubborn refusal to accept the world as it was almost led him down a path to oblivion. Eon the enigmatic, who always returned to involve himself in Guilborn's life. What startling new seed of truth was incubating in the mind of this young genius, or perhaps we should say "wizard?" The second novel is a wild sci-fi-fantasy thriller, "Queen of the Panther World" by Berkeley Livingston. It was a strange world, this world of Amazons and panthers, where all men bowed their heads in fear of the great Queen Luria. But the strength of the Queen and her panther hordes was not equal to the cunning of Loko and his lizard men?unless Luria could capture the enchanted Groana bird?

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "The Time Traders," is one of author Andre Norton's best novels. It asks the question, can time be conquered? To test this theory, Ross Murdoch finds himself transplanted to the North Pole to participate in a top secret project. It's suspected that Russian scientists have discovered how to transport themselves back to prehistoric times in an effort to learn long forgotten secrets. Ross successfully assumes the role of a trader during the Bronze Age but soon finds himself up against not only Russians, but aliens from a far off galaxy.

Armchair Fiction features the best in classic science fiction short story collections. "Masters of Science Fiction, Vol. Five" features the works of Winston K. Marks. When you read this collection it gives you some things to ponder: What kind of reception would you expect on an Earth-like planet, many light years from home? Have you ever had a telepathic conversation with an insect? What would it feel like to murder seven of your fellow cohorts so that you could keep eight million dollars in stolen loot all to yourself? Where would you think a spaceman's underwear were supposed to go? These are some of the questions you may ask yourself when living in the outlandish, futuristic, and wildly imaginative world of Winston K. Marks.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "Empire of Jegga," written by David V. Reed, is perhaps one of the most underrated, if not one of the best science fiction novels of the 1940s. It is a grand science fiction tale about a young millionaire's attempt to launch his own private moon expedition. Nick Brewster and the crew of the rocket ship "Trailblazer II" didn't know what to think when they arrived drunk, injured, and confused on the surface of the moon. They had expected to die, but they instead landed in a scene of utter chaos. Brewster and his crew soon found themselves in the middle of an interplanetary conflict, filled with what seemed like daily assassinations and political machinations. But Nick, who possessed scientific knowledge that was coveted by all sides in the conflict, found himself in the company of beautiful women, posing for the fawning military personel, and generally having what appeared to be a grand 'ol time. Nick's crew, however, had other plans. They were going to be part of a cosmic revolution...with or without him. Packed to the brim with action and intrigue, and featuring an unforgettable climax, David V. Reed spins an epic tale in the Burroughs tradition. "Empire of Jegga" is a true science fiction classic.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "The Last Vial," written by Sam McClatchie, M.D., is a grim statement about the possibilities of biological warfare. The year was 1962. John McDonald was a veteran of the Korean War and now maintained a quiet career as a pathologist. Upon his return from a much-needed vacation, he found his co-workers struggling with the after-effects of a sudden and overwhelming flu epidemic that had struck the entire North American continent. Careful analysis showed that this was no ordinary flu virus, but a man-made mutation that was unleashed on America's West Coast and quickly distributed across the continent. Was it the communists, or someone else? Whoever it was, they had started a quiet but deadly game of germ warfare and it was up to the recently reinstated Colonel McDonald to find the perpetrators-and the antidote!

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "The Moon Pool" is written by one of the great authors of early science fiction and fantasy, Abraham Merritt. An ancient horror comes to life. There was a forsaken island in the South Pacific-Ponape was its name. It was an island was filled with ancient mystery. During the hours of darkness, the full moon illuminated the decadent ruins of an elder civilization-a civilization that vanished long ago. But one day, freed from the depths of the ocean, came the Dweller, a glittering, mysterious, timeless force of incomprehensible horror, whose radiant beauty stalked the South Pacific, taking all human beings in its path. But an international expedition, led by daring Americans Walter Goodwin and Larry O'Keefe, raced to save those who had fallen victim to the Dweller. But in doing so they stumbled upon a lost race, a subhuman species of frog-like creatures, and a beautiful she-devil who was the embodiment of evil. "The Moon Pool" is an amazing tale, told by one of the masters of "lost world" novels, Abraham Merritt.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "The Galaxy Primes," written by E. E. "Doc" Smith, is taut sci-fi novel about the wilds of outer space. It was Earth's first Starship. It was called the Pleiades, and it was the first starship ever launched from Earth. Experimental in nature, it could travel anywhere almost instantaneously. However, where it might actually end up wasn't always predictable. And whether it could even return to Earth safely remained to be seen! Travel through the wilds of deep space with four of the most unique space adventurers you will ever encounter in this great novel by one of sci-fi's master craftsmen, E. E. "Doc" Smith.

Armchair Fiction presents extra-large editions of classic science fiction double novels with original illustrations. The first novel, "Who Sows the Wind," features Earth in the distant future. World War III has arrived! This is an epic story of America under siege-the dark days when she fought for her very survival and a chance at a new beginning. Because of atomic bombs, The United States and much of the world were flooded with waters from the melting polar ice caps. But here and there were a few people who refused to be the world's pallbearers. The second novel, "The Puzzle Planet" is a good old fashioned murder mystery with a science fiction setting. The action takes place on the strange alien world of Carolus, inhabited by weird creatures known as "the Vaec." You'll find lots futuristic thrills in both of these terrific novels, penned by sci-fi veterans, Rog Phillips and Robert Lowndes.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. Here is an all time science fiction classic, "Spacehounds of IPC" written by one of the founding fathers of space opera, Edward E. "Doc" Smith. Escape from the Jovians or meet certain death! When the Inter-planetary Corporation's top-of-the-line spaceliner Arcturus lifted off for Mars on what everyone on board considered a standard planetary run, little did they realize they would soon be under attack by unknown alien beings. And before they knew it, they were soon hurtling toward the distant moons of Jupiter! Then, after a crashing landing on Ganymede, the survivors faced death at the hands of the Jovian satellite's terrifying creatures. However, they were challenged with not only staying alive, but with reconstructing their spacecraft in order to ensure a safe return to Earth. But they soon faced another danger-the intelligent, warring aliens from within the Jovian system. It seemed that death was almost inevitable...

Armchair Fiction presents extra large editions of classic science fiction double novels. The first novel is another "can't-put-it-down" gem by Edmond Hamilton, "The Starcombers." There were immense fortunes to be had on a dying world, but Sam Fletcher was a spaceman near the end of his rope. He had signed on with Harry Axe's fleet and hated himself for doing so. They were just a bunch of greedy space scavengers. They took the dead dreams of ancient races and sold them for junk. And a love-hate relationship with Harry's sultry wife didn't make things any better. That all changed, though, after they stumbled upon this black, sunless world filled with priceless alien artifacts. It was there that a bitter confrontation with a dying alien race, and a fight to the death with some of the most horrible space monsters imaginable, taught Sam Fletcher which dreams were really worth dying for. The second novel is from the man who gave us "This Island Earth," Raymond F. Jones. "The Year When Stardust Fell" is an engaging sci-fi thriller about an Earth in peril. Mayfield was the typical college town. Nothing too unusual ever happened there until a mysterious comet was suddenly observed by the scientists on College Hill. And then one day the modified engine on Ken Maddox's car began overheating mysteriously. By morning it didn't run at all. Art's Garage, local headquarters for hot-rodders, was soon so full of cars that wouldn't run, that Ken's science club began working in the garage after school. It didn't take long for the club to discover that all the moving parts on these stalled cars had fused together. Soon all machinery had stopped in Mayfield. There was no longer any light or power anywhere. This mysterious creeping paralysis was spreading. The copper-yellow glow of the comet seemed to have brought the whole world to a grinding halt. Finally man was left with only a few primitive tools in this startling and thought-provoking tale that shows how human nature might react to catastrophe.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "Brigands of the Moon" is by one of the founding fathers of modern science fiction, Ray Cummings. It's a tale about two planets clashing over Lunar treasure. Gregg Haljan was well aware that there was a certain amount of risk in having the enormous spaceship Planetara touch down on the moon to pick up Grantline's special cargo of moon ore. For that decidedly rare metal-which was invaluable in keeping Earth's technology running-was the target of many greedy eyes. And those who desired it would certainly stop at nothing in order to obtain it. But Haljan couldn't have figured on the devilishly special twist the clever Martian brigands would soon employ. So when he found both the Planetara and himself suddenly in Martian hands, he knew that there was only one way in which he could hope to save that precious cargo and his own secret-and that would be by turning space-pirate himself and paying the "Brigands of the Moon" back in their own interplanetary coin.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "The Sunken World" written by Stanton A. Coblentz, is a wonderful science fiction undersea thriller. It was the launching of a new, futuristic submarine, the mighty X-111. But the country was shocked when its Captain and crew were reported lost at sea shortly after launch. It was an abrupt ending to a maiden voyage that had started so promisingly. However, it was only the beginning, the beginning of an underwater adventure never before heard of or imagined by the land-dwelling peoples of Earth. Keep company with the men and women of a truly remarkable underwater city, whose existence in our history has only been noted as rumor-or myth. This is Stanton A. Coblentz's epic tale of Atlantis...the lost continent of old, described as no other author before him.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. Veteran sci-fi author E. Everett Evans penned this brilliant tale, "Man of Many Minds." An entire galaxy was in danger! Somewhere, somehow, the first moves had been made-there was a pattern beginning to emerge. Someone, or something, was on the way to wresting supreme power over all the planets currently controlled by Mankind-and the Inter-stellar Corps seemed helpless to meet this threat. No "normal" man could hope to penetrate the vast conspiracy of it all. But...the Corps did have one man who wasn't normal, a man who possessed a very strange weapon...his mind!

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. "Storm Over Warlock" is one of author Andre Norton's best works. He was alone on a hostile planet. The Throg task force moved against the Terran survey camp just a few minutes after dawn. They struck entirely without warning, and with a deadly precision that seemed to argue that the aliens had fully reconnoitered the area and made detailed preparations for the attack. Eye-searing lances of energy lashed back and forth across the base with an unnerving and methodical accuracy. And a single cowering witness-flattened on a ledge in the heights above-knew that when the last of those yellow-red bolts fell, nothing human would be left alive down below. And so Shann Lantee, most menial of the men attached to the Terran camp on the planet Warlock, was left alone and weaponless in a strange and hostile world. The only human survivor, and the prey of aliens from outer space and aliens on the ground alike.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. Here is one of the most famous novels ever written about galactic war. Two worlds, Eddore and Arisia, waged a fierce battle against each other for control of the known universe. The decisive battlefield for this galactic clash was a tiny planet in a far-off solar system. The name of this planet: EARTH. There were only a handful of Earthmen who knew of this titanic interplanetary war. Little did they know of the pivotal roles they would play in this mighty conflict between two alien master-races. "Triplanetary" is the opening installment of the famous Lensman saga by Edward E. "Doc" Smith. It remains today one of the most influential science fiction epics ever written.