On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:45:58 -0800, stbenge <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:

>> I enjoy works that creatively explore the realm of possibilities, especially
>> those that provide a brief excursion, albeit an imaginary one, outside the
>> sphere of the mundane.  Generally, I'm a fan of "The Classics": Asimov,
>> Bradbury, Heinlein, Clarke, Pohl, Kornbluth, del Rey, and the rest of that
>> beloved old rouges gallery. 
>
>Those last three don't even ring the smallest bell. Could you provide 
>some favorite titles from these authors? I'm about to embark on a 
>mission to acquire some creative works, but I don't think your reply 
>will reach me in time.

You must try Frederik Pohl one of IMO the greats. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederik_Pohl#Collections

The Heechee, Eschaton, Starchild Trilogy (with Jack Williamson) and of course
the Space Merchants, series are recommended.


Cyril M. Kornbluth collaborated with Pohl a lot.


Lester del Rey
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_del_Rey#Novels
says it all.


Regards
	Stephen

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