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Mixing straightforward science fiction ideas, such as the search for habitable planets, the terra-forming of Venus, and a time-traveling substitute teacher, along with fantasy concepts, such as saving the Earth from nuclear destruction through supernatural sacrifice, a teen werewolf agoning over attending prom on the night of the full moon, or a young boy who denies his polio by listening to a radio magician, to tales of horror where a pair of fathers have both lost sons, or an inn so vast that a man may never find his wife, The Radio Magician and Other Stories showcases James Van Pelt's wide-ranging talent as a tale spinner of the fantastic.From Publishers WeeklyFrom robots to werewolves, witchcraft to terraforming, James Van Pelt's neatly crafted short stories have been a mainstay in science fiction and fantasy magazines for a generation. In his third collection, nineteen reprinted stories demonstrate once again Van Pelt's fertile imagination, as well as his broadly appealing and flexible style. The title story is a Bradbury-esque tale of a boy crippled by polio who puts desperate hope for a cure in the illusions of a magician on the radio. "Of Late I Dreamt of Venus" and "How Mu

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Author

James Van Pelt

Publisher

Fairwood Press

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9781101148563

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Sports, Self Help, Medical

Rating

4.16 / 5 (19 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14