The Best of Cordwainer Smith

With an introduction by J. J. Pierce, this volume features the twelve most important stories by Cordwainer Smith, a unique writer who has fused wonder and poetry into imaginative tales that transcend both science and fiction.

Scanners Live in Vain Adam Stone has found a way for men to cross deep space alive—a discovery that might kill him.

The Lady Who Sailed the Soul Helen America voyages to the stars—and into a timeless legend of romance.

Alpha Ralpha Boulevard They thought it was a road to a dream that lasts forever—but dreams are made to be broken.

The Ballad of Lost C’Mell Never has there been a girl quite like C’mell. She’s not even human—but she’s all woman.

And eight more stunning stories by a man who dreamed the future

© 2016 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781504799119

Release date

Audiobook: 29 November 2016