Description
Unlike the first volume, which focused on the early days of the genre, this book delves into more elaborate and speculative stories, many of them published in the 1930s and 1940s.
What's interesting about this anthology is that it not only includes stories by legendary authors such as Jack Williamson, Murray Leinster, Raymond Z. Gallun, and Stanley G. Weinbaum, but also incorporates Asimov's autobiographical reflections. Readers can discover anecdotes about his university life, his early attempts as a writer, and even his meeting with Albert Einstein.
In addition, unpublished or rejected texts are included, such as Big game, which Asimov revised years later to become Hunters' DayThis blend of personal history and literary selection makes Volume II a work that goes beyond a simple compilation: it is a window into the soul of a young Asimov fascinated by possible worlds.
| Qualification | The Golden Age of Science Fiction II |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Edisan |
| Collection | Stellar works of science fiction |
| Compiler | Isaac Asimov |
| Estimated year of publication | 1980s |
| Format | Paperback with flaps |
| Pages | Around 500 |
| ISBN | Not publicly available |
| Current status | Discontinued, collector's item |
