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Ray Cummings

    Raymond King Cummings was een productieve auteur, wiens omvangrijke carrière ongeveer 750 romans en korte verhalen opleverde. Hij werd bekend om zijn kenmerkende benadering van genre-fictie. Zijn schrijfstijl verkende vaak de grenzen van de menselijke verbeelding en technologische vooruitgang. Cummings' vermogen om meeslepende werelden en boeiende verhalen te creëren, leverde hem een toegewijd lezerspubliek op.

    Crimes of the Year 2000
    The Light Machine
    Miracle
    Wandl the Invader
    The White Invaders
    The Girl in the Golden Atom
    • 2024

      Terror Tales #8

      Facsimile Edition

      • 132bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      Set in the 1930s, this facsimile of the April 1935 issue of Terror Tales features a collection of gripping suspense, mystery, and terror stories from renowned authors like Hugh B. Cave and Paul Ernst. As a key title in Popular Publications' "Weird Menace" lineup, it represents a significant era in pulp fiction, showcasing the genre's thrilling narratives and diverse storytelling. With nearly 50 issues in its run, this magazine played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of horror literature.

      Terror Tales #8
    • 2024

      The book presents Space-Liner X-87 as a significant classic in human history, emphasizing its enduring importance. Alpha Editions has undertaken the task of preserving this work by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through reformatting and retyping, rather than using scanned copies. This effort aims to keep the book accessible for both present and future generations.

      Space-Liner X-87
    • 2024

      The White Invaders

      • 104bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen
      3,1(17)Tarief

      The narrative unfolds as Earth confronts a formidable threat from the enigmatic White Invaders, who possess advanced technology and mysterious powers. As their true intentions remain hidden, a sense of fear and uncertainty permeates society, leading to a gripping exploration of humanity's struggle against an otherworldly force. The story weaves a compelling mix of mystery and adventure, highlighting the tension between human resilience and the unknown.

      The White Invaders
    • 2024

      The book is a classical work that holds significant importance in human history. Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format to ensure its preservation for future generations. The text has been reformatted, retyped, and designed for clarity, avoiding the use of scanned copies to enhance readability.

      Space-Wolf
    • 2023

      Miracle by Ray Cummings has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

      Miracle
    • 2023

      The Light Machine, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

      The Light Machine
    • 2023

      Crimes of the Year 2000

      • 318bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Set in a futuristic metropolis, detectives Georg Trant and Jac Lombard serve as the elite Shadow Squad within New York's Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Bridging the gap between the 1930s and a dazzling 21st century, they employ advanced tools to combat a new wave of crime. Their mission goes beyond mere investigation, as they navigate complex alliances and hidden dangers to prevent crimes before they occur. This captivating blend of detective work and science fiction showcases their sharp instincts and commitment to justice in a world shrouded in mystery.

      Crimes of the Year 2000
    • 2023

      Set in a future where interplanetary travel is commonplace, the story explores the adventures of the Gryce family as they navigate a super-universe revealed by a myrdoscope. They witness a girl in peril, surrounded by dwarfs and a menacing giant, prompting Brett and Martt Gryce to utilize Dr. Gryce's innovative vehicle to embark on a mission to save her. The book also includes the original, uncut versions of "Explorers Into Infinity" and its sequel, "The Giant World," from the pages of Weird Tales, enriching the narrative with additional depth.

      Explorers Into Infinity and The Giant World
    • 2023

      Tarrano The Conqueror

      • 190bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Set in 2430 AD, the narrative offers a unique time-travel experience, allowing readers to feel as if they are transported back in time, akin to Columbus discovering America. The author presents the tale as if written by a future writer for a contemporary audience, complete with modern translations and colloquialisms. Through footnotes, readers gain insight into the future's context. At its core, the story is a straightforward love tale, brimming with excitement and passion, crafted for its original audience rather than today's readers.

      Tarrano The Conqueror
    • 2022

      Ray Cummings, often referred to as "The American H.G. Wells," presents five classic pulp tales in this collection. Among them is "The Robot God," showcasing his imaginative storytelling and innovative concepts. Cummings explores themes of technology and humanity, blending science fiction with adventure. This anthology highlights his unique contributions to the genre, making it a must-read for fans of early speculative fiction and those interested in the evolution of sci-fi narratives.

      The Robot God and Other Strange Creations