Beautifully bound in burgundy leather, smythe-sewn with gold embossing on front and spine for the author. 154 pages with many illustrations. "Nothing so captures the Age of Enlightenment in science fiction—Nothing can equal the sheer exuberant, intellectual curiosity found in the editorials of Horace Gold during the days when the field finally came of age. Indeed, it was these editorials—and the editorial intelligence behind them—which really brought about the change.

It is wonderful to recall those times—and if younger readers want to know what it was really like, here is their opportunity to learn and to enjoy.

The great stories that came out of this era were inspired by great editors—and the inspiration of Horace Gold, preserved in these pages, truly brought about science fiction’s Golden Age." --Robert Block, Author of Psycho

Termed a "Living Legend" Horace L. Gold is equally renowned as a top science fiction writer and founder of Galaxy Magazine (now Galaxyezine, with E. J. Gold as editor) which he edited for eleven fabulous years. From the large number of pieces he wrote for all issues—witty, robust humor, satire on modern civilization, speculations on the future and helpful ideas and criticism for writers—these have been selected as the best and most representative for the enjoyment of readers and writers alike.