Men, Martians And Machines
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of classic science fiction, Men, Martians and Machines chronicles the interstellar adventures of the crew aboard the rocket ship Marathon, a diverse team composed of humans, Martians, and mechanical beings navigating the unknown reaches of deep space. Eric Frank Russell presents these linked stories with sharp wit and a breezy, optimistic tone that sets the collection apart from darker visions of the genre, celebrating camaraderie and ingenuity across species lines. Each tale illustrates how the crew's wildly different physiologies and perspectives become their greatest asset when confronting bizarre alien worlds and unforeseen cosmic dangers. Originally published in the 1950s, the collection remains a beloved cornerstone of Golden Age science fiction, praised for its humor, inventiveness, and warmly humanist spirit. Readers who appreciate adventure-driven storytelling laced with clever ideas and good-natured charm will find this an enduring and thoroughly entertaining read.
Author: Eric Frank Russell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Greenhouse
Genre: Science fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of classic science fiction, Men, Martians and Machines chronicles the interstellar adventures of the crew aboard the rocket ship Marathon, a diverse team composed of humans, Martians, and mechanical beings navigating the unknown reaches of deep space. Eric Frank Russell presents these linked stories with sharp wit and a breezy, optimistic tone that sets the collection apart from darker visions of the genre, celebrating camaraderie and ingenuity across species lines. Each tale illustrates how the crew's wildly different physiologies and perspectives become their greatest asset when confronting bizarre alien worlds and unforeseen cosmic dangers. Originally published in the 1950s, the collection remains a beloved cornerstone of Golden Age science fiction, praised for its humor, inventiveness, and warmly humanist spirit. Readers who appreciate adventure-driven storytelling laced with clever ideas and good-natured charm will find this an enduring and thoroughly entertaining read.