The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929-1964

This anthology, edited by Robert Silverberg for the Science Fiction Writers of America, gathers the best science fiction short stories and novellas published before the Nebula Awards began, chosen by the members. It contains Stanley Weinbaum's A Martian Odyssey, Isaac Asimov's Nightfall, Robert Heinlein's The Roads Must Roll, and Daniel Keyes's Flowers for Algernon, among others. The selections run from the pulp era of the 1930s to the early 1960s. They show how the genre developed from adventure tales to more thoughtful and literary work.

It suits anyone who wants an overview of classic science fiction in one volume, whether students, collectors, or fans of later writers who want to see the roots. It offers a tour through the stories that set many of the genre's standards.

Outward-looking and escapist; a moderate read.

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