Miracle in Three Dimensions and Other Stories is published by Isle Books. This small press should be congratulated on bringing back into print the work of an underrated writer. C. L. Moore is best known for her Northwest Smith stories (an influence on Indiana Jones) and her marriage to another underrated writer, Henry Kuttner. Miracle in Three Dimensions brings stories long unavailable like “Doorway Into Time” and “Fruit of Knowledge” to a new audience. The production of this book was clearly a labor of love for editor, Ian Lohr. There’s a partial bibliography of C. L. Moore’s work included as well as a short biographical essay. At a mere $16.95 (less if you buy it on AMAZON) this volume delivers good value.
I’m assuming fantasy?
Most of C. L. Moore’s stories are science fiction, but there’s a strain of adventure writing to them. Very entertaining.
Patti, I believe at the time they were originally published these were considered science fiction.
You’re right on the money, again, Rick!
C. L. Moore was one of the writers for whom the term “science fantasy” in its more specific sense was created. She wrote straight-ahead, and brilliant science fiction, such as “Vintage Season” and “No Woman Born,” and nearly unalloyed fantasy such as the Jirel of Joiry stories, and then plenty of hybrids.
Moore, Leigh Brackett, Jack Vance…geniuses all.
Yes, I forgot about that “science fantasy” moniker. You’re right, Todd. Moore’s work was a blend of SF and fantasy, much of it outstanding.
This book’s cover is way too bland, in no way reflecting the color and the muscularity of her writing.
Am I whining?
I prefer the covers on the Planet Stories reprints much better, but I’m guessing these folks didn’t have a lot of money for cover artwork, Drongo. The cover on this book reminds me of an ultrasound image of one of my kids.
Amateur package…but with luck, at least they set in a good, reedable typeface.
You guessed right, Todd. The typeface is clean and readable. These are amateurs, but their hearts are in the right place.
The cover they put on the Northwest Smith collection is much better!
The cover on BLACK GOD’S KISS is pretty good, too.