Table of Contents
THE “I”S OF ROBERT SILVERBERG: An Introduction by John
Scalzi
FOREWORD by Robert Silverberg
ISHMAEL IN LOVE
GOING DOWN SMOOTH
THE REALITY TRIP
THE SONGS OF SUMMER
THE MARTIAN INVASION JOURNALS OF HENRY JAMES
PUSH NO MORE
HOUSE OF BONES
CALL ME TITAN
OUR LADY OF THE SAUROPODS
THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN
THE DYBBUK OF MAZEL TOV IV
CALIBAN
PASSENGERS
NOW PLUS N, NOW MINUS N
THE IRON STAR
THE SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME
TO SEE THE INVISIBLE MAN
THE SECRET SHARER
Robert Silverberg,, author, is one of science fiction’s most
beloved writers, and the author of such contemporary classics as
Dying Inside, Downward to the Earth and Lord Valentine’s Castle, as
well as At Winter’s End. He is a past president of the Science
Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and the winner of five
Nebula Awards and five Hugo Awards. In 2004 the Science Fiction and
Fantasy Writers of America presented him with the Grand Master
Award. Silverberg is one of twenty-nine writers to have received
that distinction.
“Genre legend Silverberg's ambition, imagination, versatility, and
skill are all in evidence in this superior collection of 18
thought-provoking first-person short stories, which were written
over five decades. Time and again, Silverberg sets the bar high for
himself and then clears it. . . . This fine retrospective
collection is worth any SF reader’s time.” —Publishers Weekly
(starred review)
"One of the finest writers science fiction has ever produced,
Robert Silverberg's boundless imagination is on exquisite display
in this career-spanning collection. I can say without hyperbole
that this book contains some of the best works I have ever read."
—John Joseph Adams, series editor, Best American Science Fiction
and Fantasy
"Silverberg’s science fiction stands head and shoulders above other
works in the genre. The short stories in First-Person Singularities
are inventive, sublime, and endlessly entertaining. . . . By any
measure, First-Person Singularities is grade-A reading fodder.”
—Foreword Reviews (starred review)
“Encompassing the bulk of his career from the mid-1950s to the late
1990s, these tales reveal Silverberg experimenting with different
writing styles and perspectives. Combine this with changes in
American culture over that period and the result is a compelling
volume that reflects the evolution of a writer, a country, and a
genre. ... If you’re a fan of sf stories, or if you’re interested
in introducing a friend to the genre, this title is an excellent
choice.” —Library Journal
“The perfect gift for the sci-fi reader.” —Geeks of Doom
“A wonderfully written collection of many favorite stories that
showcases Silverberg's enormous talent over five decades.” —She
Treads Softly
"First-Person Singularities belongs on the reading table of every
science fiction fan. If you somehow never experienced Silverberg’s
work, or are only familiar with his novels, such as the Lord
Valentine's Castle/Majipoor cycle, this is a perfect introduction
to Silverberg’s shorter fiction.” —Bookgasm
“Robert Silverberg is not just a legend in science fiction circles,
he is storytelling royalty at this point. He has been publishing
sci-fi for over four decades. His name belongs in the upper
echelons with Clarke, Asimov, Bradbury, Tiptree, and others.” —San
Francisco Book Review
“Es una lectura muy recomendable tanto para los conocedores de la
obra de este autor como para aquellos que quieran empezar a
descubrirla.” —Cuentos para Algernon
“The sheer diversity of storylines is nothing short of
extraordinary . . . A singularly unique collection.” —Kirkus
Reviews
“Each story is told from a unique point of view, including from a
dolphin in love with a human being, a computer trying to convince
the world of its sanity, and an alien in a New York City hotel in
disguise. It offers a lot of fun ideas, and it’s definitely a
sci-fi book worth checking out.” —NerdMuch?
"An intimate collection not only because first-person centers the
reader in a character’s head but because we see growth and mastery,
pulp and art, enthusiasm and cynicism, all in their time, all
showing us Robert Silverberg in his time." —from the Introduction
by John Scalzi
“A fascinating book. . . I strongly recommend this book to anyone
who is a fan of Robert Silverberg, fantasy or science fiction. You
will not be disappointed.” —Casey’s Book Reviews
“If you’re a fan of Robert Silverberg’s work, this is a must-buy.
If you’re a fan of science fiction, here are some great stories by
one of SF’s masters. John Scalzi provides an entertaining
Introduction.” —George Kelley
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