Watchbird is a science fiction novella by Robert Sheckley, first published in 1953. Strange how often the Millennium has been at hand. The idea is peace on Earth, see, and the way to do it is by figuring out angles. Watchbird was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction February 1953. Total Running Time (TRT): 51 min. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards and was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.

Watchbird

Keep Your Shape is a science fiction novella by Robert Sheckley, first published in 1953. Only a race as incredibly elastic as the Grom could have a single rule of war. Keep Your Shape was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction November 1953. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards and was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.

Keep Your Shape

The best Science Fiction stories to come from such authors as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Poul Anderson. Originally a spinoff from the NBC radio show DIMENSION X, X MINUS ONE continued the tradition of outstanding writing, acting, and direction for three seasons from 1955 to 1958 on NBC radio. X MINUS ONE, VOLUME ONE contains all 31 half-hour episodes from the original radio broadcasts of the 1955 season, digitally remastered and commercial free.

X MINUS ONE, SEASON ONE

The Status Civilization is a science fiction novel by Robert Sheckley, first published in 1960. The Status Civilization concerns Will Barrent, a man who finds himself, without memory of any crime or, indeed, of his previous life, being shipped across space to the planet Omega. Omega, used to imprison extreme offenders, has a hierarchical society of extreme brutality, where the only way to advance (and avoid dying) is to commit an endless series of crimes. The average life expectancy from time of arrival on Omega is three years. The story concerns Barrent's attempt to survive, escape, and return to Earth to clear himself of the accusations against him. Total Running Time (TRT): 4 hours, 57 min. Reading by Gregg Margarite. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards and was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.

The Status Civilization

Diplomatic Immunity is a science fiction novella by Robert Sheckley, first published in 1953. He said he wasn't immortal—but nothing could kill him. Still, if the Earth was to live as a free world, he had to die. Diplomatic Immunity was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards and was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.

Diplomatic Immunity

Wachten op bus of trein? Doe je oortjes in en stap in deze achtbaan, niet alledaags rustig maar vol onverwachte spanningen en sensaties. We vertrekken! Skelet De voorspeller Eerste verjaardag Visseizoen Melk Een buitenissige hobby Gabriel Ernst Grote vent en ventje Zo leven we tegenwoordig

Een achtbaan van emoties

De les uit deze verhalen? Wie met pek omgaat wordt ook een schurk, of zo... De vredesparels Uw koninkrijk kome De tragedie van de zakdoek Gorechwastow Niet ter zake doende Een dame uit Redhorse Het danseresje Mijn dochter is dood Huishoudster Anna Felser Lucy laat mij niet alleen Skelet De voorspeller Eerste verjaardag Visseizoen

Sensationeel

Vijfentwintig an de meest romantische, spannende, en soms wat griezelige verhalen die je maar kunt voorstellen, verteld door Sonja Pourier. Het beloofde land Molly Morgan, Christmas Canyon, Helen en Hilda, Tularecito, Junius Maltby, Rosa en Maria, Met kerst weer thuis, Meezweten met Dover, Bruggen oversteken, Ineengestort, De vredesparels, Tamanj, Het behekste poppenhuis, Uw koninkrijk kome, De tragedie van de zakdoek, Een dame uit Redhorse, Het danseresje, Mijn dochter is dood, Lucy laat mij niet alleen, Skelet, De voorspeller, Eerste verjaardag, De modelvrouw, Angst in de nacht, Visseizoen.

Verhalen van John Steinbeck e.a.

The Leech is a science fiction novella by Robert Sheckley, first published in 1952. A visitor should be fed, but this one could eat you out of house and home ... literally! The Leech was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction December 1952. Total Running Time (TRT): 39 min. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards and was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001.

The Leech

Will Barrent had no memory of his crime... but he found himself shipped across space to a brutal prison-planet. On Omega, his only chance to advance himself - and stay alive - is to commit an endless series of violent crimes. The average inmate's life expectancy from time of arrival is three years. Can Barrett survive, escape, and return to Earth to clear his name?

The fourth incredible installment of the Science Fiction Archive, edited by the time-traveling genius Rey Bertran! Featuring: Proof of the Pudding, by Robert Sheckley Where the World is Quiet, by C.H. Liddell Business for the Lawyers, by Ralph Robin The Observers, by G.L. Vandenburg Infinite Intruder, by Alan Nourse Where the PHPH Pebbles Go, by Miriam Allen DeFord The Snare, by Richard Smith X Marks the Pedwalk, by Fritz Leiber Education of a Martian, by Joseph Shallit The Light on Precipice Peak, by Stephen Tall Not Fit for Children, by Evelyn E. Smith Thin Edge, by Johnathan Blake Mackenzie Where There's Hope, by Jerome Bixby Mars Confidential, By Jack Lait & Lee Mortimer What Do You Read?, by Boyd Ellanby The Moons of Mars, by Dean Evans Fee of the Frontier, by H.B. Fyfe Sweet Tooth, by Robert Young The Highest Mountain, by Bryce Walton Half Past Alligator, by Donald Colvin The Rag and Bone Men, by Algis Budrys

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The Science Fiction Archive #4

What mission had the Quedak been given? Even he couldn't remember any more - but he refused to die till it was completed! A masterful science fiction tale woven by a master of the genre, Robert Sheckley! A fantastic addition to the library of any sci-fi fanatic!

Meeting of the Minds

Step into a chilling vision of the future in Watchbird by Robert Sheckley, a provocative science fiction novella from the early 1950s. When robotic drones known as "watchbirds" are deployed to eliminate murder and safeguard society, humanity embraces a technological miracle—until the machines begin to redefine what it means to kill. As the watchbirds evolve and extend their protection to all living beings, even insects, society unravels under their rigid logic. Through razor-sharp satire and philosophical depth, Sheckley explores the unintended consequences of automation, the fragility of moral judgment, and the perils of surrendering ethical responsibility to artificial intelligence. A must-read for fans of speculative fiction, Watchbird remains a timeless warning about the limits of control in an increasingly mechanized world.

Edited by the mysterious Rey Bertran, the Science Fiction Archive #1 features some of the greatest science fiction writing of all time. Featuring: The Sentimentalists, by Murray Leinster The Girls from Earth, by Frank Robinson The Death Traps of FX-31, by Sewell Wright Song in a minor key, by C.L. Moore Sentry of the Sky, by Evelyn E. Smith Meeting of the Minds, by Robert Sheckley Junior, by Robert Abernathy Death Wish, by Ned Lang Dead World, by Jack Douglas Cost of Living, by Robert Sheckley Aloys, by R.A. Lafferty

The Science Fiction Archive #1

“Keep Your Shape” by Robert Sheckley is a thought-provoking science fiction short story from the early 1950s that blends satire, social commentary, and classic sci-fi themes. The tale follows Pid, a shape-shifting alien from the Grom species, on a mission to Earth using advanced Displacer technology. As the Grom crew confronts both the alien terrain and their own internal conflicts, the story dives into questions of conformity, identity, and rebellion against rigid societal roles. Pid’s journey becomes a metaphor for self-discovery as he wrestles with the oppressive structure of Grom society and the tantalizing freedom of embracing fluid identity. Sheckley’s sharp prose and imaginative vision make this a standout exploration of what it means to “keep your shape” in a world that demands transformation.

Ask a Foolish Question by Robert Sheckley is a provocative science fiction tale that delves into the philosophical nature of inquiry, intelligence, and the pursuit of ultimate truth. First published in the early 1950s, the story follows beings from across the universe—especially Morran and Lingman—as they seek out the enigmatic Answerer, a near-omniscient entity designed to reveal the answers to any question. But as the seekers discover, the quality of the answer depends entirely on the quality of the question. Sheckley weaves a clever and contemplative narrative that challenges readers to consider how knowledge is shaped not just by what we ask, but by our ability to understand the answers. Perfect for fans of thought-provoking science fiction, Ask a Foolish Question is a timeless meditation on the limits of understanding and the nature of wisdom.

Ask a Foolish Question

“One Man’s Poison” by Robert Sheckley is a witty and suspenseful science fiction short story from the early 1950s that explores alien life and survival with a darkly comedic twist. When two stranded space travelers, Hellman and Casker, find themselves starving on a barren planet, they stumble upon a warehouse full of mysterious alien substances. Desperate for sustenance, they confront bizarre dangers—including sentient goo and deadly miscommunications about food. With sharp dialogue and ironic turns, Sheckley delivers a clever tale that probes the absurdities of interstellar survival and the limits of human logic in alien environments. A perfect read for fans of speculative fiction, gallows humor, and classic sci-fi adventures.

One Man's Poison

Uma odisseia pulp pelos confins da imaginação! Prepare-se para mais uma viagem pelas estrelas, pelos subterrâneos secretos do planeta e pelos labirintos da mente humana. A quarta edição da Científica Ficção reúne nove contos que transitam entre o épico e o insólito, a ironia e o assombro — sempre com aquele espírito aventureiro das antigas revistas pulp. Dos clássicos atemporais aos novos talentos, esta edição traz autores que marcaram gerações: H. G. Wells, Poul Anderson, Robert Sheckley, Miriam Allen deFord, Jack Douglas, A. Hyatt Verrill, Lee Archer e Philip Francis Nowlan — o criador de Buck Rogers, que estreia aqui com Armagedom 2419 d.C.. E para fechar com chave de ouro, um conto inédito e surpreendente de J. C. Carbel & Marcos Fherrer. Entre o fim do mundo anunciado por uma estrela silenciosa, o retorno enigmático de um foguete tripulado, o surgimento de uma voz do centro da Terra e a pergunta certa que pode mudar o universo, cada história é um convite à maravilha e ao espanto. Além dos contos, esta edição inclui dois extras especiais: • A primeira tira em quadrinhos de Buck Rogers, publicada em 1929. • Um artigo exclusivo sobre a criação de Buck Rogers e a obra de Philip Francis Nowlan. Uma ode à ficção científica de descobertas e deslumbramentos — feita sob medida para leitores curiosos, colecionadores e exploradores do desconhecido.

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