Subversive and seven more stories Vol I

by Mack Reynolds

Overview

Great action short stories from "The Golden Age of Science Fiction". Featured here: "Subversive" Issues like "designed obselecence" and a glut of whitecollar pointless service jobs, are omnipresent in our world. Another battle between those communists and capitalists..., also: "Summit", "Revolution", "Unborn Tomorrow", "Gunn For Hire", "Mercenary,"Adaptation" ,and "I'm A Stranger Here Myself"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783965377912
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	01/11/2020
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Mack Reynolds, born Dallas McCord Reynolds on November 11, 1917, in Corcoran, California, was a prolific American science fiction writer whose works often explored socio-economic themes and futuristic political systems. His father, a socialist politician, significantly influenced Reynolds' worldview, which is evident in his speculative fiction that frequently critiques capitalism and imagines utopian societies.Reynolds' career began in earnest after World War II, during which he served in the U.S. Army. Post-war, he became a full-time writer, contributing to pulp magazines and later publishing numerous novels. His stories often featured protagonists who were agents of change, reflecting his belief in the potential for societal transformation. One of Reynolds' most notable contributions was his foresight in predicting technological advancements and their societal impacts. He anticipated the rise of automation, the gig economy, and even aspects of the internet, making his work remarkably prescient. His novel "Looking Backward, from the Year 2000" is a direct homage to Edward Bellamy's utopian novel, showcasing his engagement with historical literary traditions while pushing them into new speculative realms.Reynolds was also a controversial figure due to his outspoken political views. A member of the Socialist Labor Party, his works often challenged the status quo, advocating for radical changes in economic and social structures. This made him a unique voice in the science fiction community, which was often dominated by more conservative perspectives.His influence on contemporary writers is significant, as he paved the way for more politically engaged science fiction. Authors like Kim Stanley Robinson and Cory Doctorow have cited Reynolds as an inspiration for their own explorations of socio-political themes within speculative fiction.Mack Reynolds passed away on January 30, 1983, but his legacy endures through his thought-provoking and visionary works that continue to inspire and challenge readers and writers alike.
Dallas McCord "Mack" Reynolds was an American science fiction writer. His pen names included Clark Collins, Mark Mallory, Guy McCord, Dallas Ross and Maxine Reynolds. Many of his stories were published in "Galaxy Magazine" and "Worlds of If Magazine". He was quite popular in the 1960s, but most of his work subsequently went out of print.