Export Commodity is a compilation of lost science fiction short stories from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. The author, Irving Cox Jr., was an accomplished sci-fi writer during that time but these stories were never published until now. They explore different aspects of space travel and alien life, making for an interesting read whether you’re familiar with this era of sci-fi or not.
For who is this book for ?
Export Commodity is a compilation of lost science fiction short stories from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. The author, Irving Cox Jr., was an accomplished sci-fi writer during that time but these stories were never published until now. They explore different aspects of space travel and alien life, making for an interesting read whether you’re familiar with this era of sci-fi or not.
Pros :
- The author, Irving Cox Jr., was an accomplished sci-fi writer during the time these stories were written
- The stories explore different aspects of space travel and alien life
- Even if you’re not familiar with this era of sci-fi, the book is still an interesting read
Cons :
- The stories are a bit dated, reflecting the attitudes and concerns of people from decades ago
- Some of them are quite short, making for a quick read
- They’ve been out of print for so long that they’re difficult to find
Learn more about the author
Irving Cox Jr. was an American science fiction writer who was active during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. He is best known for his short stories, which were published in a variety of magazines including Astounding Science Fiction and Galaxy Magazine. However, many of these stories were never collected into book form until now with the release of Export Commodity.
Reader Reviews
“If you’re a fan of old school science fiction, then this book is definitely for you. It contains some great stories that were written by an author who was clearly ahead of his time.”
“A fascinating compilation of some very well-written science fiction stories from the 40s, 50s and 60s. If you’re a fan of this era of sci-fi, or even just curious about it, I highly recommend picking up a copy!”
“A must-read for science fiction fans of all levels of experience.”
“If you’re a fan of science fiction, then this book is definitely for you. It contains some great stories that were written by an author who was clearly very talented.”