Essays on the early writer of Science Fiction by Sam Moskowitz.

Sam Moskowitz (1920-1997) was an American science fiction writer, editor, and historian. He was born in Newark, New Jersey and developed a passion for science fiction at a young age. Moskowitz became an influential figure in the science fiction community, writing numerous short stories and editing several anthologies. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the genre's history and his efforts to preserve and document its early works. Moskowitz also wrote several critical works on science fiction, exploring its themes, authors, and impact on society. His contributions to the field earned him the title of "The Dean of Science Fiction" and he remains a respected figure in the genre.

CONTENTS:

11 • Introduction (Explorers of the Infinite) • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

17 • Cyrano DeBergerac - Swordsman of Space • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1959) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

33 • The Sons of Frankenstein • (1958) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

46 • The Prophetic Edgar Allan Poe • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1958) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

62 • The Fabulous Fantast - Fitz-James O'Brien • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1958) • essay by Sam Moskowitz (variant of The Fabulous Fantast)

73 • Around the Worlds With Jules Verne • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1958) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

88 • The Real Earth Satellite Story • (1957) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

106 • Ghosts of Prophecies Past, or, Frank Reade, Jr. and "Forgotten Chapters in American History" • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

128 • The Wonders of H. G. Wells • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1958) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

142 • The World, the Devil, and M. P. Shiel • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

157 • Arthur Conan Doyle - A Study in Science Fiction • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1959) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

172 • To Barsoom and Back with Edgar Rice Burroughs • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

189 • The Marvelous A. Merritt • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1959) • essay by Sam Moskowitz (variant of The Marvelous A. Merritt - Lord of Fantasy)

208 • Karel Čapek: The Man Who Invented Robots? • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz (variant of Karel Capek: The Man Who Invented Robots 1960)

225 • Hugo Gernsback: "Father of Science Fiction" • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

243 • The Lore of H. P. Lovecraft • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

261 • Olaf Stapledon: Cosmic Philosopher • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1960) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

278 • Space Opus: Philip Wylie • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

296 • Dawn of Fame: The Career of Stanley G. Weinbaum • [Studies in Science Fiction] • (1959) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

313 • How Science Fiction Got Its Name • (1956) • essay by Sam Moskowitz

334 • The Future in Present Tense • (1963) • essay by Sam Moskowitz