And Then There Were None

mtravellerh · 01-22-2009, 07:35 AM

You know, I love Eric Frank Russell.

So I was delighted to find this novelette online for free: And Then There Were None

It's in HTML only and not that good downloadable and convertible, I'm afraid. But still it is in one page and could be converted to e-book formats.

Eric Frank Russell is one of the best sf writers ever, in my humble opinion. He had lots in common with another great, namely Heinlein. If you don't know him, read this (longer) story. Maybe you make a discovery. Not for closed minds, though.

HarryT · 01-22-2009, 07:40 AM

Agreed entirely - EFR was a wonderful writer.

tompe · 01-22-2009, 12:46 PM

EFR is one of my favorite authors also. NESFA's short story collection can be recommended:

http://www.nesfa.org/press/Books/Russell-1.html

And read the story "Allamagoosa" if you have not read it yet.

Dr. Drib · 01-22-2009, 02:12 PM

I'll never forget the collection, "Men, Martians and Machines."

A genius at combining SF adventure with humor.

Don

mtravellerh · 01-22-2009, 05:23 PM

Hey thanks for that Don. I'll try to get that book. Do ya know a place where to buy it?

mtravellerh · 01-22-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompe

EFR is one of my favorite authors also. NESFA's short story collection can be recommended:

http://www.nesfa.org/press/Books/Russell-1.html

And read the story "Allamagoosa" if you have not read it yet.

Have read that one.

Dr. Drib · 01-22-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtravellerh

Hey thanks for that Don. I'll try to get that book. Do ya know a place where to buy it?

If I lived in the U.S., especially where I used to live for 10 years (Cincinnati, OH), I could easily find a copy at Half-Price Books and I would just mail it to you. Unfortunately, here in Peru, the few books they have in English is not much of anything. (Because I'm a book collector, this is probably the thing I most miss about being in the U.S.)

I do own a copy, but it's in storage in some box back in the U.S. I have over 100 boxes of books in a climate-controlled environment, but which one of those boxes, I have no idea.

Anyway, the collection consists of these four linked novelettes, featuring Jay Score, so it's possible - because you are already a Russell fan - that you've read them:

• Jay Score. 1941
• Mechanistria
• Symbiotica
• Mesmerica

Don

desertgrandma · 01-22-2009, 08:02 PM

From $1.95 here
http://www.amazon.com/Martians-Machi...2668788&sr=8-3

But perhaps you would have better luck with amazonUK?

badgoodDeb · 01-22-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtravellerh

[And Then There Were None is] in HTML only and not that good downloadable and convertible, I'm afraid. But still it is in one page and could be converted to e-book formats.

Would we be allowed to post it here? Or is it only legal on that site? I've cleaned up a .TXT copy for myself (will have to re-read it to be sure it's really clean). I hadn't seen this before, and it's a great story!

Dr. Drib · 01-22-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Would we be allowed to post it here? Or is it only legal on that site? I've cleaned up a .TXT copy for myself (will have to re-read it to be sure it's really clean). I hadn't seen this before, and it's a great story!

wrong post. sorry.

Don

Dr. Drib · 01-22-2009, 09:00 PM

The book Men, Martians and Machines was originally published in 1955, but the stories were published from the 40s.

Don

S.Canton · 01-22-2009, 11:50 PM

Excellent book, much appreciated. Anything by Eric Frank Russell actually.

bgalbrecht · 01-25-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Would we be allowed to post it here? Or is it only legal on that site? I've cleaned up a .TXT copy for myself (will have to re-read it to be sure it's really clean). I hadn't seen this before, and it's a great story!

IANAL, but ... Even though it appears that this was originally published in the US and apparently not renewed, the 1978 copyright act might have restored the copyright because of Russell's UK citizenship. Even in the Life+50 countries, his work would not be PD until 2029.

CleverClothe · 01-27-2009, 01:49 AM

Man, that website is strait out of the 50's 90's.

If you want another format, you could try asking the site owner and/or the estate if they would put up something for download. They might agree if there is an expressed desire. Worst that could happen is they say no.

mtravellerh · 01-27-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CleverClothe

Man, that website is strait out of the 50's 90's.

If you want another format, you could try asking the site owner and/or the estate if they would put up something for download. They might agree if there is an expressed desire. Worst that could happen is they say no.

Errm, what website? Scifi.com isn't updated anymore, yes.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Agreed entirely - EFR was a wonderful writer.

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tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	EFR is one of my favorite authors also. NESFA's short story collection can be recommended: http://www.nesfa.org/press/Books/Russell-1.html And read the story "Allamagoosa" if you have not read it yet.

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mtravellerh book creator Posts: 9,657 Karma: 3856660 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Luxembourg Device: Kindle Scribe	Hey thanks for that Don. I'll try to get that book. Do ya know a place where to buy it?

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	From $1.95 here http://www.amazon.com/Martians-Machi...2668788&sr=8-3 But perhaps you would have better luck with amazonUK?

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,629 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	The book Men, Martians and Machines was originally published in 1955, but the stories were published from the 40s. Don

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S.Canton Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Kindle 2	Excellent book, much appreciated. Anything by Eric Frank Russell actually.

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CleverClothe Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 493394 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Device: iRex iLiad, Onyx Boox 60	Man, that website is strait out of the 50's 90's. If you want another format, you could try asking the site owner and/or the estate if they would put up something for download. They might agree if there is an expressed desire. Worst that could happen is they say no.

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