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The Robert Sheckley Collection. 14 Signature Classics Novels and Stories. Illustrated

Cost of Living, Bad Medicine, Warrior Race, Keep Your Shape and others

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Step into the extraordinary worlds of Robert Sheckley, one of the most brilliant and imaginative writers of science fiction and satire. This meticulously curated collection brings together 14 of his most iconic works, showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend humor, intellect, and speculative fiction into unforgettable narratives. Sheckley’s sharp wit and visionary storytelling are on full ... Read more

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Step into the extraordinary worlds of Robert Sheckley, one of the most brilliant and imaginative writers of science fiction and satire. This meticulously curated collection brings together 14 of his most iconic works, showcasing his unparalleled ability to blend humor, intellect, and speculative fiction into unforgettable narratives. Sheckley’s sharp wit and visionary storytelling are on full
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Dimension of Miracles

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A hapless Earthling must find his way home through a universe of absurdities in this science fiction romp from a Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated master.New York civil servant Thomas Carmody has never been particularly lucky. Imagine his surprise when he discovers he's won the grand prize in an Intergalactic Lottery he had no idea he'd entered.Whisked far away to Galactic Central to claim his award ... Read more

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A hapless Earthling must find his way home through a universe of absurdities in this science fiction romp from a Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated master.New York civil servant Thomas Carmody has never been particularly lucky. Imagine his surprise when he discovers he's won the grand prize in an Intergalactic Lottery he had no idea he'd entered.Whisked far away to Galactic Central to claim his award
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Watchbird

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In "Watchbird," Sheckley presents a futuristic society where crime and violence have become rampant, posing a constant threat to individuals and communities. To combat this issue, scientists develop a revolutionary invention known as the "watchbird." These watchbirds are artificial birds equipped with advanced surveillance capabilities and programmed to identify and intervene in acts of aggression ... Read more

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In "Watchbird," Sheckley presents a futuristic society where crime and violence have become rampant, posing a constant threat to individuals and communities. To combat this issue, scientists develop a revolutionary invention known as the "watchbird." These watchbirds are artificial birds equipped with advanced surveillance capabilities and programmed to identify and intervene in acts of aggression
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The Status Civilization

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Will Barrent had no memory of his crime... but he found himself shipped across space to a brutal prison-planet. On Omega, his only chance to advance himself - and stay alive - is to commit an endless series of violent crimes. The average inmate's life expectancy from time of arrival is three years. Can Barrett survive, escape, and return to Earth to clear his name? ... Read more

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Will Barrent had no memory of his crime... but he found himself shipped across space to a brutal prison-planet. On Omega, his only chance to advance himself - and stay alive - is to commit an endless series of violent crimes. The average inmate's life expectancy from time of arrival is three years. Can Barrett survive, escape, and return to Earth to clear his name?
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The Status Civilization (SF Classic)

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by Robert Sheckley, Camille Bishop ...

Robert Sheckley's 'The Status Civilization' is a science fiction classic that explores themes of societal hierarchy, justice, and freedom in a distant dystopian world. Set in a futuristic society where individuals are ranked based on their reputations and behaviors, the novel follows the protagonist as he navigates the oppressive social structure and seeks to prove his innocence against false ... Read more

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Robert Sheckley's 'The Status Civilization' is a science fiction classic that explores themes of societal hierarchy, justice, and freedom in a distant dystopian world. Set in a futuristic society where individuals are ranked based on their reputations and behaviors, the novel follows the protagonist as he navigates the oppressive social structure and seeks to prove his innocence against false
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Pilgrimage to Earth

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Science fiction tales from "one of the genre's leading humorists" ( The New York Times Book Review).In "Pilgrimage to Earth," on a long-desired trip to the home planet, a young man finds a perfectly developed society and, finally, deep, true love—which, sadly, only lasts for a very limited time before the reset button removes all trace of it.The fourteen other stories in this collection are "All ... Read more

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Science fiction tales from "one of the genre's leading humorists" ( The New York Times Book Review).In "Pilgrimage to Earth," on a long-desired trip to the home planet, a young man finds a perfectly developed society and, finally, deep, true love—which, sadly, only lasts for a very limited time before the reset button removes all trace of it.The fourteen other stories in this collection are "All
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Prospector's Special

by Robert Sheckley ...

In Prospector's Special, the story revolves around a futuristic scenario involving space travel and resource exploitation. The central plot focuses on a group of space prospectors who are on a mission to mine valuable resources from an alien planet or asteroid. These prospectors, equipped with advanced technology and driven by the promise of great wealth, face a series of challenges and unexpected ... Read more

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In Prospector's Special, the story revolves around a futuristic scenario involving space travel and resource exploitation. The central plot focuses on a group of space prospectors who are on a mission to mine valuable resources from an alien planet or asteroid. These prospectors, equipped with advanced technology and driven by the promise of great wealth, face a series of challenges and unexpected
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Meeting of the Minds

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The story centers on a group of explorers from Earth who encounter an alien intelligence on a distant planet. The alien, a large amorphous creature, has the ability to absorb and merge the consciousness of any living being it touches. As the explorers interact with this entity, they experience a profound merging of thoughts, memories, and personalities, leading to unexpected and often humorous ... Read more

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The story centers on a group of explorers from Earth who encounter an alien intelligence on a distant planet. The alien, a large amorphous creature, has the ability to absorb and merge the consciousness of any living being it touches. As the explorers interact with this entity, they experience a profound merging of thoughts, memories, and personalities, leading to unexpected and often humorous
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Dead Run: a Stephen Dain mystery

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In Dead Run, Robert Sheckley once again proves his versatility and razor-edged command of noir fiction, bringing back the cynical, quick-witted investigator Stephen Dain in a tense, atmospheric mystery that smolders with danger and sardonic charm. When Dain takes on what seems like a simple missing-person case, he soon finds himself neck-deep in a labyrinth of deception where every ally has a ... Read more

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In Dead Run, Robert Sheckley once again proves his versatility and razor-edged command of noir fiction, bringing back the cynical, quick-witted investigator Stephen Dain in a tense, atmospheric mystery that smolders with danger and sardonic charm. When Dain takes on what seems like a simple missing-person case, he soon finds himself neck-deep in a labyrinth of deception where every ally has a
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Ralph Garvey is seconds away from launching his private space yacht when a Customs inspector arrives to search for contraband, threatening to uncover the illegal cargo hidden aboard. Garvey fears he's been caught smuggling a forbidden sexual surrogate under the strict Sexual Morality Act, but the inspection takes an unexpected turn when the inspector turns out to be his old college friend, Eddie ... Read more

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Ralph Garvey is seconds away from launching his private space yacht when a Customs inspector arrives to search for contraband, threatening to uncover the illegal cargo hidden aboard. Garvey fears he's been caught smuggling a forbidden sexual surrogate under the strict Sexual Morality Act, but the inspection takes an unexpected turn when the inspector turns out to be his old college friend, Eddie
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Cost of Living

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In a dazzling future of automated comfort and limitless credit, Carrin wakes on his day off still shaken by the suicide of his neighbor, Miller. His home surrounds him with machines that cook, clean, dress, and soothe, yet the polished ease of modern life only deepens a vague sense of dread as he prepares for a visit from Avignon Electric's finance man. When Mr. Pathis arrives, he cheerfully ... Read more

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In a dazzling future of automated comfort and limitless credit, Carrin wakes on his day off still shaken by the suicide of his neighbor, Miller. His home surrounds him with machines that cook, clean, dress, and soothe, yet the polished ease of modern life only deepens a vague sense of dread as he prepares for a visit from Avignon Electric's finance man. When Mr. Pathis arrives, he cheerfully
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Keep Your Shape

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Pid, a dutiful Grom pilot, leads a mission to invade a seemingly peaceful green planet that has already swallowed twenty previous expeditions. In a society ruled by rigid caste and "shape-discipline," he expects obedience, not wonder—but the world below offers something far more dangerous than resistance: freedom. Sent to deliver a Displacer device to a guarded human reactor, Pid and his crew land ... Read more

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Pid, a dutiful Grom pilot, leads a mission to invade a seemingly peaceful green planet that has already swallowed twenty previous expeditions. In a society ruled by rigid caste and "shape-discipline," he expects obedience, not wonder—but the world below offers something far more dangerous than resistance: freedom. Sent to deliver a Displacer device to a guarded human reactor, Pid and his crew land
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