Barry N. Malzberg Livres

The narrative revolves around Marvin Martin, a talk show host frustrated by the lack of authenticity in his guests. His producer, Hurwitz, faces pressure after a disastrous episode with a rival network's guest. Meanwhile, Walter Monaghan, a former astronaut, seeks to reveal a shocking truth about the space program, raising questions about credibility and conspiracy. The intertwining stories explore themes of truth, desperation, and the consequences of exposing hidden realities in a world filled with pretension.

Barry N. Malzberg, a distinguished author born in 1939, has received numerous accolades for his fiction, including the 1973 John W. Campbell Memorial Award and multiple nominations for prestigious awards like the Hugo and Nebula. A Syracuse University graduate, he began his professional writing career in 1966 and has explored various genres under different pseudonyms. In addition to writing, he has held roles as an agent, editor, and reviewer, showcasing his diverse contributions to the literary world.

The Recursive Science Fiction of Barry N. Malzberg. Contains all the author's stories written about science fiction. Cover illustration by Merle Insinga.Introduction (The Passage of the Light - The Recursive Science Fiction of Barry N. Malzberg) • (1994) • essay by Mike Resnick.Dwellers of the Deep • (1994) • novella by Barry N. Malzberg.Gather in the Hall of the Planets • (1994) • novella by Barry N. Malzberg.July 24, 1970 • (1969) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.Notes Toward a Usable Past • (1994) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.A Question of Slant • (1971) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.A Galaxy Called Rome • (1975) • novelette by Barry N. Malzberg.A Delightful Comedic Premise • (1974) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.January 1975 • (1975) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.Prose Bowl • (1979) • novelette by Bill Pronzini and Barry N. Malzberg.Another Goddamned Showboat • (1990) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.Herovit's World • (1973) • novel by Barry N. Malzberg.Corridors • (1982) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.The Passage of the Light • (1993) • short story by Barry N. Malzberg.Afterword (The Passage of the Light - The Recursive Science Fiction of Barry N. Malzberg) • (1994) • essay by Anthony R. Lewis.

THE LONE WOLFBurt Wulff, after two years in the army, most of it in Vietnam, had been entitled to something nice for his trouble, so they had made him a narco. A New York City narcotics cop, with the freedom and the plainclothes and the graft money… but something had happened to this Wulff he had gone crazy. He had become a man of integrity. Eventually he tried to bust an informant, and they knew they would have to do something about this wild man…When Wulff saw his fiancée OD’d out on the floor, he thought that he might go mad on the spot but quite strangely he did not. Wulff went straight home and discarded everything except his gun and a spare. They were hardly the equipment he would need but they were a beginning. By mid-summer, he had the beginnings of an operation in his mind. The rest he would have to play by ear. Wulff hit the streets to kill a lot of people.First strike, the drug network in New York…. and then San Francisco. He is beyond forgiveness or vengeance now. He is the Lone Wolf.

The narrative delves into the moral complexities of the drug trade, highlighting the inevitable corruption and harm it inflicts on individuals. It explores the protagonist's struggle with the notion of innocence in a world where everyone involved is tainted by addiction. The story critiques the mindset of law enforcement and bureaucratic thinking, suggesting that their detachment only perpetuates the cycle of damage. Ultimately, it presents a grim view of accountability and the pervasive consequences of the drug epidemic.

The book features a detailed table of contents, providing a structured overview of its chapters and key themes. Each section is organized to guide readers through the material, making it easy to navigate and understand the progression of ideas presented. This layout enhances the reading experience by allowing for quick reference and insight into the topics covered.

Colonel Richard Martin's harrowing experiences in the space program reveal a stark contrast to the public's indifference towards moon missions. Haunted by a nervous breakdown in orbit, he faces the aftermath of a nuclear-armed capsule's pilot going rogue, threatening global catastrophe. As Martin grapples with his shattered psyche and the official neglect of his plight, he must confront the chaos both in space and within himself. This New Wave science fiction tale explores themes of mental strain and the darker side of human ambition, enhanced by an afterward from Umberto Rossi.

The Best-Selling Series That Rocketed David Drake to Military Science Fiction Stardom. The First of Three Volumes Collecting the Complete Series. With a veteran’s eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, David Drake depicts a futuristic analog of tank combat in his Hammer’s Slammers fiction. The Slammers are neither cartoon heroes nor propaganda villains; rather they are competent professionals engaged in a deadly business. The inevitable conflicts between policy, necessity, and human nature make Drake’s Slammers fiction instantly identifiable and utterly compelling. This is the first of a three volume set presenting for the first time the entire genre-defining Slammers series in a uniform trade paperback set, with new introductions by major SF figures and new afterwords by David Drake. Each volume will also include a Slammers story not collected in previous Slammer’s books. “Fans of Drake's edgy stories of a mercenary tank regiment in a future not all that different from our present will rejoice [at the publication of] the entire series in three volumes. Drake, a Vietnam vet who served in the Blackhorse Regiment, uses prose as cold and hard as the metal alloy of a tank to portray the men and women of Hammer's Regiment. . . . In his depiction of combat, Drake rivals Crane and Remarque.” —Publishers Weekly, reviewing the Night Shade hardcover edition

The narrative revolves around the psychological turmoil of First Officer Harry M. Evans following the mysterious disappearance of his Captain during a manned expedition to Venus. As Evans undergoes psychiatric evaluation, his conflicting accounts raise questions about his guilt and the potential involvement of deadly Venusian forces. The story delves into themes of human incompetence, the politics surrounding space exploration, and the complexities of psycho-sexual dynamics, highlighting the struggle for truth amidst chaos and uncertainty.

In the far future, it has become possible in advanced psychotherapy for a man to be given dreams as vivid as reality in which he may play any part he chooses. If that man were inclined to see his life as a struggle between good and evil, and if he were blessed with a profound sense of the black humour inherent in his situation, he might choose to play the part of Jesus, called the Christ. If he were inclined to write a book, it might be this one.