Best Selling Books by David Gerrold

The highest purpose of storytelling is to shift the perception of what''s possible in the universe. The writing process is not mysterious. It is not uncontrollable. You just think it is. This book can help. David Gerrold, award-winning screenwriter and novelist, gives advice for would-be science fiction and fantasy writers, covering such topics as setting, plot, character, and dialogue, as well as the mechanics of grammar, tense, sentence structure, and paragraph transition... and why the heck you''re writing at all.

David Gerrold has written for STAR TREK, BABYLON 5, SLIDERS, and THE TWILIGHT ZONE, created LAND OF THE LOST for Sid & Marty Krofft, appeared on THE BIG BANG THEORY, and his Hugo and Nebula Award-winning story THE MARTIAN CHILD was turned into a major motion picture starring John Cusack and Amanda Peet, where he served as Executive Producer. And he still has many more stories to bring to a screen near you. Here are a bunch of them. Bubble And Squeak The Thing In The Back Yard Death Game King Kong, Behind The Scenes Jumping Off The Planet Crystallization The Trouble With Hairy ...plus three extra stories! The Great Pan-American Airship Mystery (Or Why I Murdered Robert Benchley) Jacob In Manhattan The Last Case Of Sherlock Holmes

Good stories take you places. Great stories bring you back, seeing the world differently. Here are David Gerrold''s most recent excursions. Discover the many voices of David Gerrold, bizarre and ferocious, wonderful and unforgettable! Monsieur The Thing in the Back Yard The Great Pan American Airship Mystery Finding Monstro The Old Science Fiction Writer The Bag Lady Entanglements PLUS a special preview of A METHOD FOR MADNESS, the fifth book in THE WAR AGAINST THE CHTORR."

The Man Without a Planet is a science fiction reimagining of the classic tale, The Man Without a Country-Redmonde had found his niche in the glitterships of high society, reveling in the opulence and gamesmanship it afforded, until a sudden regime change leads to his permanent exile in the far reaches of space aboard starships building a network of portals through the cosmos. He will never be allowed to see his home world again and escape would seem to be an impossibility-but when the opportunity presents itself, Redmonde disappears into legend. "In The Man Without a Planet, David Gerrold has given us an ambitious reinterpretation of a classic. In this engaging science fiction retelling of The Man Without a Country, we find the main character, Redmonde, negotiating the sharp edges of his quarantined banishment in deep space and the intersection of his personal belief system with the sledgehammer of an imposed political ideology." -Katerina Bruno, science fiction poet and 2022 SFPA Dwarf Stars Award finalist

L''astronave LS-1187 è un incrociatore interstellare che non ha mai partecipato a una vera e propria battaglia. La sua prima missione (unirsi a un convoglio di mille navi per proteggere i mondi esterni da attacchi a sorpresa) finisce quasi in un disastro e l''astronave e il suo equipaggio si guadagnano una serie di nomignoli tutt''altro che simpatici, di cui "vigliacchi" è il solo ripetibile. Ma tutti, a bordo dell''incrociatore LS-1187, sono ansiosi di lavare la macchia, e per farlo non c''è che un modo: distinguersi in azione contro la Lega dei Morthan, la più pericolosa alleanza extraterrestre che i mondi dell''uomo abbiano dovuto affrontare.

Quando la scialuppa della missione scientifica atterra sul pianeta dove vive Lant, il suo pilota (chiamiamolo Purple) non sospetta che i nativi lo scambieranno per uno stregone piovuto dal cielo, né che il locale sciamano tenterà di distruggere l''astronave dalla simbolica forma a uovo. Segue una piccola esplosione atomica e addio navetta: per sopravvivere, l''antropologo venuto da un altro mondo dovrà adattarsi a fare il mago presso una delle tribù, avendo come principale alleato il peloso Lant. Ma il suo obiettivo è un altro, tornare sul luogo dell''atterraggio e comunicare con l''astronave madre, in modo da poter essere salvato. Tra scienza e magia, anzi, ai confini di una scienza tanto avanzata da poter essere scambiata per stregoneria, torna il brillante romanzo scritto a quattro mani da Niven e Gerrold, veri "maghi" della moderna sf americana.

Tales from the Crypt continues its popular style of parody in an all-new format! This time, the popular musical "Wicked" and the best-selling books associated with it can''t hide from the Crypt-Keeper and his GhouLunatics. Combined with a new story featuring the star of the hit graphic novel Tales from the Crypt #8 "Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid" and another new story from Star Trek Fan favorite David Gerrold "Sales of a Deathman", this Tales from the Crypt graphic novel is not to be missed!

Four all-new tales of crime and pun-ishment in the classic TALES FROM THE CRYPT style--only this time they all tie together in a twisted and nightmarish way known only to the Old Witch! The main event is "Hex and the City" by writer Stefan Petrucha and artist Mr. Exes. When Japek Holsworth III takes over his father''s old business, he finds he''s the boss of three sexy, stuck-up, materialistic, shallow, female employees. When the ladies find out that Japek has a "thing" for Wiccan women, they proceed to pose as practitioners of the black arts in order to strip Japek of his valuable gems and assets. These wicked witches perform their "fake" ceremony to summon the Great Horned God, and it actually works -- until the dastardly deity gives them each what they want, but far from the way they want it.

Table of Contents and Index available FREE at B5books.com.SCRIPTS* "Born to the Purple" by Larry DiTillio* "The War Prayer" by D.C. Fontana* "DeathWalker" by Larry DiTillio* "Believers" by David Gerrold* "Survivors" by Marc Scott Zicree* "Grail" by Christy MarxFEATURING* An introduction/commentary on each episode by the script writers, written exclusively for this volume, revealing how the stories came to be, why these writers made the choices they did, what it was like to write for the Babylon 5 universe, and, most important, what you didn''t see* Never-before-seen dialogue and action that were later cut from the episodes* A Script/DVD Variations inventory, which catalogues all the changes, deletions, additions and extras that were in the script but you never actually got to see in the final episodes* David Gerrold''s complete outline for "Laser-Mirror-Starweb," a never-produced, never-seen episode of Babylon 5* Four photos from Christy Marx''s private collection, taken during the filming of "Grail"STORIES INCLUDE* Why "dust" was originally introduced in "Born to the Purple," but then taken out* What novel inspired Garibaldi''s cat and mouse game with Ivanova in "Born to the Purple"* The identity of Londo''s real alter-ego* What mistake was made in "Born to the Purple" that was corrected in "TKO"* Which character originally had six gill-like slots at the base of their back* Revealed - the real reason the Romeo and Juliet lovers appear in "The War Prayer"* Why DeathWalker is female* Who was originally supposed to play Abbutt in "DeathWalker"* Why, while writing "Believers," David Gerrold called J. Michael Straczynski in the middle of the night to tell him "You son of a bitch"* What Andreas Katsulas confided to writer Marc Scott Zicree* Why the director of "Grail" spent most of his time fuming during the filmingRetired Date: September 30, 2008Discover why Babylon 5 will never be available on Blu-ray at B5news.com.

Galaxy''s Edge has been publishing outstanding science fiction and fantasy fiction since its inaugural issue in March 2013. The magazine''s authors include seasoned veterans as well as exciting new talent from across the globe. Whether its dragons or spaceships, magic or hard science, there is only one criterion to be published in Galaxy''s Edge it has to be a great story. As with the last edition of the Best of, all the fiction pieces in this volume have been personally selected by the editor, Mike Resnick. These stories appeared in issues of the magazine that were published between 2015 and 2017, and include new titles by bestselling authors like Larry Niven and David Gerrold, as well as exhilarating new writers like Marina J. Lostetter and Martin L. Shoemaker. And also, like with our previous Best of anthology, our authors all share one thing in common. They write engaging stories that will entertain you, leave you astonished, and make you think--the hallmarks of all good science fiction and fantasy. Contributors: Larry Niven Stewart C Baker Alvaro Zinos-Amaro Auston Habershaw Laurie Tom Alex Shvartsman Sandra M. Odell Eric Leif Davin Tom Gerencer Dantzel Cherry Ron Collins Marina J. Lostetter Leena Likitalo Tina Gower Eric Cline Effie Seiberg Sunil Patel Robert Jeschonek Jennifer Campbell-Hicks Sylvia Spruck Wrigley Martin L. Shoemaker David Gerrold

What if Lincoln governed America in enemy territory? The United States annexed Persia? North Alaska and South Alaska went to war? Los Angeles spread across the world? Kansas disappeared in a cloud of dust? If you thought America was strange this year, you ain''t seen nothing yet. Join us as our all-star roster of science fiction and fantasy authors explore the frontiers of over a score of different lands in ALTERED STATES OF THE UNION. With stories by Russ Colchamiro, Peter David, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Debra Doyle & James D. Macdonald, Brendan DuBois, Malon Edwards, G.D. Falksen, Michael Jan Friedman, David Gerrold, Robert Greenberger, Alisa Kwitney, Gordon Linzner, Sarah McGill, Meredith Peruzzi, Mackenzie Reide, Aaron Rosenberg, David Silverman & Hildy Silverman, Ian Randal Strock, Ramon Terrell, Anne Toole, and Glenn Hauman as editor."

Get ready to dive into "punk" literature with the latest double issue of Forbidden Futures 10/11! This issue delves deep into the many subgenres of punk, including Retro Punk, Splatter Punk, and Bio Punk. With contributions from top genre writers like Philip K. Dick, David Gerrold, Andre Norton, Cullen Bunn, and more, this issue promises to take you on a wild ride through the many variations of punk.

Starling and her grandmother operate a way station in the asteroid belt. For decades, Ganny has had a very successful business, using her way station to sling cargo and passenger ships all over the asteroid belt and to most of the planets as well. But now, technological advances and corporate greed are threatening her livelihood and the continued well-being of her granddaughter. What''s an old lady to do? Digging back into her past, Ganny applies an ancient technique to modern materials. She begins to create a spaceship that will enable her and Starling to survive-and even to prosper. How? By knitting it.All is going well. But once the corporate interests that were plotting to seize her way station realize what she''s up to, they set out to stop her by any means fair or foul.Mostly foul. Her crew is suborned, murder attempts are launched, financial plots are set underway. What''s an old lady to do?Apply a long lifetime''s sagacity and resourcefulness, that''s what. Guided always by her knowledge that revenge is a dish best served old.Written by the Hugo and Nebula award winning author of "The Trouble With Tribbles," The War Against the Chtorr series, "The Man Who Folded Himself," and "The Martian Child."

Roman de science-fiction vertigineux : Danny se déplace dans le temps, du présent vers le passé ou vers l''avenir indifféremment. Il découvre qu''il crée ainsi autant d''autres versions de lui-même qu''il accomplit de sauts dans le temps. Il se met alors à vivre dans un nivers peuplé de la multitude de ses doubles qui, tout comme lui, voyagent dans le temps et ne cessent de se rencontrer...

A rumpus on the Enterprise ensues as the mysterious, teddy bear-like creature Bandi runs amok with a pretty virulent vibes ... a Klingon confrontation may test Kirk''s resolute hatred of them ... the U.S.S. Enterprise encounters a society in which bureaucrats run wild ... and the softer side of Spock emerges.

A Magazine of Science Fiction and FantasyISSUE 15: July 2015Mike Resnick, EditorJean Rabe, Assistant EditorShahid Mahmud, PublisherThis month we feature a new story from and an interview with the 2015 Worldcon (Sasquan) Guest of Honor, David Gerrold.Stories by: Ron Collins, Robert Silverberg, Dantzel Cherry, Jack McDevitt, Leena Likitalo, Alex Shvartsman, Elizabeth Bear, J. R. Vogt, Lawrence Person, Robert J. Sawyer, David GerroldSerialization: Reboots by Mercedes Lackey and Cody MartinColumns by: Barry Malzberg, Gregory BenfordBook Reviews: Jody Lynn Nye and Bill FawcettInterview: Joy Ward interviews David Gerrold Galaxy''s Edge is a bi-monthly (every two months) magazine published by Phoenix Pick, the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Arc Manor, an award winning independent press based in Maryland. Each issue of the magazine has a mix of new and old (reprint) stories, a serialization of a novel, columns by Barry Malzberg and Gregory Benford, book reviews by Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett and an interview conducted by Joy Ward.