On a typical amazing cover superbly rendered, huge metal bugmonsters stalked a metropolis. Sam moskowitz was a fixture in science fiction, from near the beginning to the present day. Book is in excellent consolation see photos for condition. There is one small spot of discoloration to the foredge of the text block. A basic sciencefiction library 1949 with forrest j. Explorers of the infinite by sam moskowitz a sharp, tight, copy tanned on the top edge of the front cover. Shapers of science fiction by sam moskowitz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wilbur helmbold to sam moskowitz, july 17, 1978, on searching for birth records for william morrow ii 1 leaftyped letter, teresa pradat to sam moskowitz, october 12, 1977, with an attached copy from the listing of attendees. Publication date 1974 topics science fiction publisher westport, conn. Apr 04, 2017 sam moskowitz sf historial new arrivals last month i noted that i had purchased sam moskowitz s seekers of tomorrow. Sam moskowitz introduction sam moskowitz was a fixture in science fiction, from near the beginning to the present day.
Shapers of science fiction classics of science fiction 9780883551. Here he takes the rather hazy topic of sf as predictor of important social or attitudinal changes. Explorers of the infinite shapers of sc sam moskowitz on. Lupoff debunked the case in his book edgar rice burroughs. His book the immortal storm, a history of early fannish feuds, is still read and discussed today, and his numerous biographical articles on 20th century sf writers published in an assortment of sf digests in the 50s and 60s were eventually collected into two popular. In mundane life, he was for many years editor of the trade publications quick frozen foods and quick frozen foods international. Explorers of the infinite by sam moskowitz abebooks. Our previous coverage of books by sam moskowitz includes. But before he does, he will have to battle his way across the red planet against fearsome beasts and even more fearsome men, and save all the peoples of mars from certain death when their atmosphere producing plant fails. Of more general interest were moskowitzs profiles of sf authors and.
His book collection was auctioned off after his death. Science fiction in old san francisco history of the. Sam moskowitz science fiction by gaslight first ed. Putnam had been unable to sell a pitifully small edition of a thousand copies of the ship of ishtar in book form and the sheets for the last three hundred copies were finally purchased by munsey, and were bound and distributed to readers of argosyallstory magazine. He worked in the wholesale food industry for most of his life, but maintained a literary career also. Sam moskowitz was an american writer, critic, and historian of science fiction. Project muse two contrasting studies of science fiction. The feud theory was originally set forth in a fan press article, the klineburroughs war, by donald a. Author of explorers of the infinite, the immortal storm, after all these years, horrors unknown, horrors unknown, the man who called himself poe, seekers of tomorrow, modern masterpieces of science fiction. A photographic reprint of the original edition was issued in both hardcover and trade paperback by hyperion. See all books authored by sam moskowitz, including under the moons of mars.
Sam moskowitz author of the microcosmic god goodreads. The dust jacket is mostly clean and bright, though there is one small semiclosed tear to the bottom rear edge of the dust jacket. Sam was one of the creators of fandom, a member of first fandom, chairman of the first worldcon, writer, critic, book and fanzine collector, and historian of the field. This book is divided into 20 chapters, most of which are devoted to a single author and his works, including jules verne, h. This book is divided into 20 chapters, most of which are devoted to a single author and his works, including jules.
His books explorers of the infinite and seekers of tomorrow further detailed the genres early decades through capsule biographies of some of its. Wollheim science fiction news, november, 1936, and afterward given wider circulation by sam moskowitz in his book explorers of the infinite 1963. Mar 31, 2017 author of explorers of the infinite, the immortal storm, after all these years, horrors unknown, horrors unknown, the man who called himself poe, seekers of tomorrow, modern masterpieces of science fiction. Sam moskowitz was one of the great science fiction historians. A comprehensive bibliography of the writings of sam moskowitz. Reflections in the moon pool, a biography philadelphia. Theodore sturgeon, although noting the books many imperfections, praised explorers of the infinite, saying no one has surveyed the. Sam moskowitz june 30, 1920april 15, 1997 was an early fan and organizer. On a typical amazing cover superbly rendered, huge metal bugmonsters stalked a metropolis, with green eyes that luridated heat rays to melt walls and send buildings. I think of sam moskowitz primarily as an sf historian, perhaps the greatest the field has ever known. I have since read a number of the entries on sf authors and enjoyed them enough that i purchased another of his nonfiction works explorers of the infinite which deals with earlier figures of interest in the history of sf. Futures to infinity edited by sam moskowitz 1970 sam moskowitz was arguably the most prominent science fiction historian of the fifties and sixties. Sam moskowitz wrote a series of articles on the early history of science fiction for satellite. His books are readily available in libraries or for sale.
An avid science fiction fan and collector, his history of early science fiction fandom, the immortal storm, won a hugo award in 1955. Author sam moskowitzs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Reviewing seekers of tomorrow, algis budrys wryly noted that moskowitz is a master of denotation. Worldcons for the noreascon three program book 47th worldcon. Sam moskowitz june 30, 1920april 15, 1997 was an early fan and organizer of interest in science fiction and, later, a writer, critic, and historian of the field. Wollheim science fiction news, november, 1936, and afterward given wider circulation by sam moskowitz in his book explorers of the infinite. Moskowitz was also renowned as a science fiction book collector, with a tremendous number of important early works and rarities. As a child, moskowitz greatly enjoyed reading science fiction pulp magazines. Wollheim helped organize the futurians, a rival club with marxist sympathies. Sam moskowitz tireless defender of his beloved science fiction has written an indispensable guide to the early masters of the genre. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Sam moskowitz books list of books by author sam moskowitz. His book the immortal storm, a history of early fannish feuds, is still read and discussed today, and his numerous biographical articles on 20th century sf writers published in an assortment of sf digests in the 50s and 60s were eventually collected into two popular books, explorers of. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The claim that gladiator was the inspiration for superman seems to have first appeared in print in sam moskowitzs explorers of the infinite 1963, where moskowitz asserts that a few years after the appearance of wylies novel, cleveland cartoonist joe schuster sic and his author associate jerome siegel would borrow the central theme. His profiles of individual science fiction authors, collected in explorers of the infinite and. A writer, editor, and collector extraordinaire, he was the chairman of the very first world science fiction convention in new york in 1939. Sam moskowilz, explorers of the infinite cleveland. Shapers of science fiction 1963 seekers of tomorrow 1966 a canticle for p. On a typical amazing cover superbly rendered, huge metal bugmonsters stalked a metropolis, with green eyes that luridated heat rays to melt walls and send buildings toppling. Sam moskowitz, explorers of the infinite cleveland. Moskowilz notes, however, thai ihere is evidence that burroughs may actually have received a higher rate than merritt for some of his work. Editor moskowitz author see all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Explorers of the infinite and seekers of tomorrow reprint popular articles moskowitz wrote for science fiction magazines in the 50s and 60s. Black gate articles sam moskowitzs classics of science. Then i found science fiction historian sam moskowitz and his books, explorers of the infinite 1963 and seekers of tomorrow 1965, that gave the history of both science fiction and pulp magazines, roughly 19001950. Sam moskowitz sf historial new arrivals last month i noted that i had purchased sam moskowitzs seekers of tomorrow. As sam martin, he was also editor of the trade publications quick frozen foods and quick frozen foods international for many years.
A novel about the growth to adulthood of a boy who is a physical although not intellectual superman. His profiles of individual science fiction authors, collected in explorers of the infinite and seekers of. Theodore sturgeon, although noting the books many imperfections, praised explorers of the infinite, saying no one has surveyed the roots of sf as well as mr. Trends and patterns in scientific and utopian fiction. A lapidary stylist hes not, but his indefatigable pursuit of names, dates, and publishing data deserves the gratitude of thousands. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Sam moskowitz was born june 30, 1920, in newark, n. Of course it must, humpty dumpty said with a short laugh.
Explorers of the infinite hardcover january 1, 1957 by sam. According to sam moskowitz explorers of the infinite, the creators of superman siegel and schuster not only borrowed the central theme of gladiator, but paraphrased some of the dialogue as well. Wells the time machine from 1894 to 1895 and reprinted a short excerpt from it that had been. History anthology 18911911 shipped with usps media mail. By this time, i was in ninth grade, making my own money with a paper route and mowing lawns and starting to buy books. Click to read more about explorers of the infinite. Theodore sturgeon, although noting the book s many imperfections, praised explorers of the infinite, saying no one has surveyed the roots of sf as well as mr. In 1958 margulies tracked down the first magazine publication of h. Feb 23, 2018 then i found science fiction historian sam moskowitz and his books, explorers of the infinite 1963 and seekers of tomorrow 1965, that gave the history of both science fiction and pulp magazines, roughly 19001950. Black gate articles sam moskowitzs classics of science fiction. Many a man is now alive who would never remember amazing stories, the great ifi pulp mag of the thirties, which author moskowitz here apostrophizes as an american efflorescence of the scientific imagination.
Sam moskowitz was arguably the most prominent science fiction historian of the fifties and sixties. Here he takes the rather hazy topic of sf as predictor of important social or attitudinal changes as. Shapers of science fiction is a work of collective biography on the formative authors of the science fiction genre by sam moskowitz, first published in hardcover by the world publishing company in 1963, and reprinted in trade paperback in 1966. He was one of the first nonfiction writers to take the new field of science fiction seriously, and produced a number of anthologies and histories considered early classics today. While still in his teens, moskowitz became chairman of the first world science fiction convention held in new york. He was a prolific author of books, articles and letters. Sam moskowitz collection fully processed, 19401993. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. Explorers of the infinite by sam moskowitz, paperback. As a teenager, he organized a branch of the science fiction league. University of british columbia andrew busza two contrasting studies of science fiction. Wilbur helmbold to sam moskowitz, march 14th 1978, on the morrow family in 1850.
Shapers of science fiction is a work of collective biography on the formative authors of the science fiction genre by sam moskowitz, first published in hardcover by. Moskowitz is known among sf buffs for some of the most useful historical surveys of the field explorers of the infinite, 1963. A work of magic and wonder, writes sam moskowitz in explorers of the infinite. Otis adelbert kline project gutenberg selfpublishing. He was a fan, editor, author, historian, critic, worldcon organizer, and cheerleader for the science fiction field.