For the general reading public, Edmund Cooper is a little-known author. In Russian, only three of his books have been published, two of which are completely pirated, and only the collection in the “North-West” (Severo-Zapad) publisher is fairly well known. It’s surprising, because Edmund Cooper is a classic representative of the humanist direction in science fiction, and his works are distinguished by the lightness of style and simplicity of presentation—successfully combined with very serious subject matter.
Cooper’s works successfully combine: an interesting plot with rich possibilities for the development of action; well-chosen images of the main heroes—not perhaps as bright, but very plausible and convincing; serious moral and ethical problems; a vivid world in which the action takes place—everything that is necessary for a truly good work. Recommended for those who want to read classic SF of the humanist orientation.
Contents:
The True Story of Absolute Weapon
1994
Welcome Home
Double One, Two, Three…
The First Martian
Life and Death of Planky
Judgment Day
Pause on Piccadilly
Watch on the Death
Lizard from the Planet MoZ
Butterflies