![]() ![]() She also brought depth and a sensuality that was usually lacking in stories of that era. She is a pioneer of a woman writing in the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres. To give this collection of Catherine Moore's fiction from 1933-1946 less than 4 stars would be a crime. "Her contributions to the field are instrumental in the formation of the modern face of science fiction." - Kirkus Reviews … ( more) Moore is a treasure that belongs on the shelf of any reader of speculative fiction. With these and seven additional stories that evoke the enduring spirit of sci-fi and fantasy's early days, The Best of C.L. ![]() "The Bright Illusion" One man's journey to a mind-bending, terrifying planet of blinding colors and impossible angles, filled with unutterable horrors and strange temptations . . . As cunning as she is fierce, Jirel descends into a nightmarish land beneath her castle to find the instruments of her revenge . . . "Black God's Kiss" The debut of Jirel of Joiry, one of the classic heroes of sword and sorcery and fantasy's first true strong female protagonist. Moore's best-known and most beloved tales, including: "Shambleau" First published in Weird Tales, Moore's bizarre, imaginative, and wildly acclaimed debut features space outlaw Northwest Smith and his meeting on Mars with a strange young lady whose turban hides a terrifying secret . . . Short stories by a pioneering female author who went on to become a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. ![]()
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