Store of the Worlds: The Stories of Robert Sheckley (New York

Store of the Worlds: The Stories of Robert Sheckley (New York Review Books Classics)
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Robert Sheckley was an eccentric master of the AmericanÂ short story, and his tales, whether set in dystopic cityÂscapes, ultramodern advertising agencies, or aboard spaceships lighting out for hostile planets, are among the most startlingly original of the twentieth century. Today, as the new worlds, alternate universes, and synthetic pleasures Sheckley foretold become our reality, his vision begins to look less absurdist and more prophetic. This retrospective selection, chosen by Jonathan Lethem and Alex Abramovich, brings together the best of Sheckleyâ‚¬s deadpan farces, proving once again that he belongs beside such mordant critics of contemporary mores as Bruce Jay Friedman, Terry Southern, and Thomas Pynchon.

Store of the Worlds: The Stories of Robert Sheckley (New York Review Books Classics)