Buy Jupiter and Other Stories
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Buy Jupiter and Other Stories is a 1975
collection of short stories
by American writer Isaac Asimov
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It includes the following stories:
1975 in literature
The year 1975 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:* August 12 — with the 20-year time limit stipulated by Thomas Mann at his death having expired, sealed packets containing 32 of the author's notebooks were opened in Zurich, Switzerland.* Writing under the...
collection of short stories
Short Stories
Short Stories may refer to:*A plural for Short story*Short Stories , an American pulp magazine published from 1890-1959*Short Stories, a 1954 collection by O. E...
by American writer Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000...
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It includes the following stories:
- "Darwinian Pool RoomDarwinian Pool Room"Darwinian Pool Room" is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the November 1950 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction, edited by Horace L Gold, and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories...
" - "Day of the HuntersDay of the Hunters"Day of the Hunters" is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov. It was published in the November 1950 issue of Future Combined with Science Fiction Stories, edited by Robert W. Lowndes, and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories...
" (1950) - "Shah Guido G.Shah Guido G.Shah Guido G. is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the November 1951 issue of Marvel and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories, where Asimov explains his love of puns. It is an example of a shaggy dog story, as indicated by the title...
" (1951) - "Button, Button" (1953)
- "The Monkey's FingerThe Monkey's Finger"The Monkey's Finger" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the February 1953 issue of Startling Stories and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories. The story is based on a disagreement between Asimov and editor H. L. Gold over the...
" (1953) - "EverestEverest (Asimov)"Everest" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the December 1953 issue of Universe Science Fiction and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories...
" (1953) - "The PauseThe PauseThe Pause is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in August Derleth's 1954 anthology Time to Come and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories.-Plot summary:...
" (1954) - "Let's NotLet's NotLet's Not is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in Boston University Graduate Journal in December 1954. It was written for no payment as a favour to the journal, and later appeared in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories.-Plot summary:Two scientists,...
" (1954) - "Each an ExplorerEach an Explorer"Each an Explorer" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was written in June 1956 and first published in issue #30 of Future Science Fiction...
" (1956) - "Blank!Blank!Blank! is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was commissioned by Larry Shaw, editor of Infinity Science Fiction, as being the least inspirational title on which to base a story. Harlan Ellison and Randall Garrett were also invited to submit stories based on the same title; Garrett...
" (1957) - "Does a Bee Care?Does a Bee Care?Does a Bee Care? is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in If: Worlds of Science Fiction in June 1957, and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories...
" (1957) - "Silly AssesSilly AssesSilly Asses is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was published in the February 1958 issue of Future Science Fiction, after having been twice rejected by other outlets. It was subsequently included in the collections Have You Seen These? in 1974 and Buy Jupiter and Other Stories in...
" (1958) - "Buy JupiterBuy Jupiter"Buy Jupiter!" is a humorous science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the May 1958 issue of Venture Science Fiction Magazine, and reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories...
" (1958) - "A Statue for FatherA Statue for Father"A Statue for Father" is a humorous science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. The story first appeared in the February 1959 issue of Satellite Science Fiction and was reprinted in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories.-Plot summary:...
" (1959) - "Rain, Rain, Go Away" (1959)
- "Founding Father" (1965)
- "Exile to HellExile to HellExile to Hell is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It appeared in the May 1968 issue of Analog and was included in the 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories....
" (1968) - "Key ItemKey ItemKey Item is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. One of a connected series of stories concerning the fictional supercomputer Multivac, it was originally to be printed in a periodical Computers and Automation in 1959, but not used...
" (1968) - "The Proper StudyThe Proper Study"The Proper Study" is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov. Inspired by a painting of a head surrounded by random psychedelic designs, it was commissioned by Boy's Life, and published in the September 1968 issue. "The Proper Study" is a science fiction short story by...
" (1968) - "2430 A.D.2430 A.D.2430 A.D. is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It first appeared in the October 1970 issue of Think, the IBM house magazine, and was reprinted in Asimov's 1975 collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories....
" (1970) - "The Greatest AssetThe Greatest AssetThe Greatest Asset is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was written as a counterpoint to his story 2430 A.D. with the intention of refuting, rather than illustrating, the same quotation by writer and social commentator J. B. Priestley...
" (1972) - "Take a MatchTake a Match"Take a Match" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It was first published in Robert Silverberg's 1972 anthology New Dimensions II and reprinted in the 1975 Asimov collection Buy Jupiter and Other Stories.-Plot summary:...
" (1972) - "Thiotimoline to the Stars" (1973)
- "Light Verse" (1973, a positronic robot story)