The Book

by Michael Shaara, Mel Hunter

Overview

"The Book" by Michael Shaara presents a compelling collection of short stories, showcasing the author's skill in literary and science fiction. This anthology, meticulously prepared for print republication, offers readers a chance to experience Shaara's unique voice and vision. Delve into tales that explore the human condition through the lens of speculative narratives and insightful observations. These works, spanning literary fiction and science fiction, demonstrate Shaara's ability to craft thought-provoking and engaging stories that resonate across time. A testament to the enduring power of short fiction, "The Book" is a valuable addition to any reader's collection.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023188692
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

Michael Shaara (1928 - 1988) was an American author of science fiction, sports fiction and historical fiction. He was born to Italian immigrant parents (the family name was originally spelled Sciarra, which in Italian is pronounced in a similar way) in Jersey City, New Jersey, graduated in 1951 from Rutgers University, where he joined Theta Chi, and served as a sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division prior to the Korean War. Before Shaara began selling science fiction stories to fiction magazines during the 1950s, he was an amateur boxer and police officer. He later taught literature at Florida State University while continuing to write fiction. The stress of this and his cigarette smoking caused him, at the early age of 36, to have a heart attack, from which he recovered completely. His novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975. Shaara died of a heart attack in 1988 aged fifty-nine.