Often called the dean of science fiction writers, he was an influential and controversial author of the genre in his time. Robert anson heinlein was born on 7 july 1907, in butler, missouri, the third son of rex ivar heinlein and bam lyle heinlein. I listened to the fullcast audio production which is kind of a mix of a book and a radio play. Heinlein robert anson heinlein 19071988 was an american sciencefiction writer. Sep 28, 2009 if youve read a lot of robert heinlein youll like between planets. The most thrilling and tingling kind of science fiction. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert a heinlein biography robert anson heinlein july 7, 1907 may 8, 1988 was one of the most influential authors in the science fiction genre. Between planets is a juvenile science fiction novel by american writer robert a. Red planet, double star, star beast, time for the stars, between planets, tunnel in the sky and the like, and the other older. A riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit, and brilliant speculation about the world to come. Often called the dean of science fiction writers, 4 he was one of the most influential and controversial authors of the genre in his time.
Heinleins first short story was life line, which he had written for a contest but instead sold it to astounding sciencefiction in 1939 for more than the contest would have paid for first prize. Apr 05, 2016 jim marlowe and his strangelooking martian friend willis are only allowed to travel so far. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing to the edges. The term pay it forward, though it was already in occasional use as a quotation, was popularized by robert a. Living busily on planet earth, we rarely remember that we inhabit only a miniscule part of the universe. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. A fine copy in fine dust jacket original printed price 2. When his parents abruptly summon him away from school on earth to join.
July 7, 1907 may 8, 1988 was an american sciencefiction author, aeronautical engineer, and retired naval officer. When his parents abruptly summon him away from school on earth to join them on mars he has no idea hes about to be plunged into deadly. However, unknown to most fans, heinlein had already. Heinleins books were among the first works of science fiction to reach bestseller. Between planets by heinlein, first edition abebooks. Ive quite liked their productions of heinlein juveniles in the past and they once again did an excellent job here. His novels have been translated into every literate language on the globeover 25 million heinlein books are in print in this country alone.
The red planet library audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. After a variety of jobs, he began to write science fiction in 1939. Its the full text of the book, but they use different people to play i. Don harvey is a citizen of the interplanetary federationyet no single planet can claim him as its. When his parents abruptly summon him away from school on earth to join them on mars he has no idea hes about to be plunged into deadly interplanetary intrigue. Heinlein author, andrew eiden narrator, blackstone audio, inc. One of the most influential writers in american literature. Pay it forward however, he was skeptical about freudianism, especially after a struggle with an editor who insisted on reading freudian sexual symbolism into his juvenile novels. Robert a heinlein books biography and list of works. Don harvey is a citizen of the interplanetary federationyet no single planet can claim him as its own. The new york times heinlein has the ability to see technologies just around the bend.
He was being called from earth to an alien world for reasons unknownsave only that his life depended on it. In the book zeb, deety, hilda, and jake are ambushed by the alien black hats and barely escape with their lives on a specially configured vehicle the gay deceiver which can travel along various planes of existence, allowing them to visit parallel universes. Between planets greater phoenix digital library overdrive. For five decades, young readers of science fiction discovered heinlein, then gone on to voraciously devour.
Flat broke and homeless, don will have to muster all his resources to stay alivea riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit, and brilliant speculation about the world to come. A few months after heinlein was born, his family moved from butler to kansas city, where he was to grow up. For five decades, young readers of science fiction discovered heinlein, then gone on to voraciously devour every heinlein book they can get their hands on. His mother was born on venus and his father on earth, and don himself was born on a spaceship in trajectory between planets. He served five years in the us navy and then attended graduate classes in mathematics and physics at ucla. Heinlein, fourtime winner of the hugo award and recipient of three retro hugos, received the first grand master nebula award for lifetime achievement. Lost in space hugh had been taught that, according to the ancient sacred writings, the ship was on a voyage to faraway cen. Robert anson heinlein 19071988 took a variety of jobs before beginning to write science.
Listen to planets and the solar system by jen green at. This book tells the story of don, a boy borne between planets and therefore a citizen of all the inhabited planets earth, venus, mars but also none of them. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. He set a standard for scientific and engineering plausibility, and helped to raise the genres standards of literary quality. Heinlein books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Red planet and millions of other books are available for instant access. Time for the stars by robert a heinlein audiobook youtube. His worldwide bestsellers have been translated into 22 languages and include stranger in a strange land, starship troopers, time enough for love, and the moon is a harsh mistress. Sep 28, 2009 buy between planets reprint by heinlein, robert a. From a master of science fiction comes eight startling stories of.
Between planets by robert a heinlein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Between planets between planets audiobook, by robert a. Heinlein in his book between planets, published in 1951. Robert heinlein assignment in eternity robert heinlein between planets robert heinlein beyond this horizon robert heinlein citizen of the galaxy robert heinlein double star robert heinlein farmer in the sky robert heinlein farnhams freehold robert heinlein for us the living robert heinlein friday. In one of heinleins most controversial bestsellers, a recruit in a future world is sent. Between planets by robert heinlein 1951 don harvey was attending school on earth when his parents suddenly and urgently called him home to mars. Neat private owners signature at upper edge of front free end paper. Mar 09, 2016 one of the classic heinlein boys books this riveting adventure features a group of teens stranded on a planet far distant from earth when the final test for a. Heinlein, originally serialized in blue book magazine in 1951 as planets in combat.
Between planets audible audiobook unabridged robert a. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. He became the dominant science fiction writer of the modern era, a writer whose influence on the field was immense. Listen to the menace from earth, and other stories by robert a. The menace from earth, and other stories audiobook by. A revolution on venus, sparked by governmental disregard for the rights. A riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit. One of those books was called a heinlein trio and the first of the stories was the puppet masters by robert heinlein. Robert a heinlein biography and list of works robert a heinlein books. One of the classic heinlein boys books this riveting adventure features a group of teens stranded on a planet far distant from earth when the final test for a.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Heinlein the message had seemed simple, yet it was more complex than don could have imagined. Buy a cheap copy of between planets book by robert a. Robert anson heinlein 19071988 took a variety of jobs before beginning to write science fiction in 1939. Another rocket rodeo by one of the foremost sciencefiction writers of todaythis one superior in treatment and inventiveness to last years farmer in the sky don harvey, residing on earth, but a citizen of an interplanetary federation, born in a space ship between planets, finds himself in some difficulties when the citizens of the planet venus revolt against the dictator tactics of the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. At the time of roberts birth, the family had been living with his maternal grandfather, alva lyle, m. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. That, combined with his outstanding skill as a writer and engineerinventor, produces books that are often years ahead of their time. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
But one day willis unwittingly tunes into a treacherous plot that threatens all the colonists on mars, and it sets jim off on a terrifying adventure that could saveor destroythem all. If youve read a lot of robert heinlein youll like between planets. It was published in hardcover that year by scribners as part of the heinlein juveniles. Some, like mercury, have a molten core surrounded with crust and spin quickly. It was the second heinlein book i read the first was between p. Tunnel in the sky heinleins juveniles book 9 ebook. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Have space suitwill travel, 1958 i dont know that they or any of his work is available in ebook form. Don will have to muster all his resources to stay alivea riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit, and brilliant speculation about the world to. Between planets is a 1951 science fiction novel by robert a.
Heinlein delivers a well paced story with intrigue, imagination, and innovation that i was not expecting. Its fun to see the differences between his juveniles and his adult books but even more fun is seeing how the concepts and characters reappear in his later works such as the moon is a harsh mistress and number of the beast. Heinlein wrote the number of the beast, which was published in 1980. Heinlein, originally serialised in blue book magazine september, october 1951. Sometimes called the dean of science fiction writers, he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. Between planets by robert a heinlein and a great selection of related books. Between planets virginia beach public library overdrive. Between planets by robert heinlein books reading order. Heinlein when the spaceraid warning sounded, he knew the conflict had begun. The most famous science fiction novel written, stranger in a strange land is the epic saga of an earthling, born and educated on mars, who arrives on our planet with superhuman powers and a total ignorance of the mores of man.
A revolution on venus, sparked by governmental disregard for the rights of the individual, forces a young citizen of the interplanetary federation to come to terms with his own sense of allegiance. He became the dominant science fiction writer of the modern era, a writer whose. In this book twins are recruited as communication specialist to mentally send information back to earth while looking for planets to live on. In the planets and the solar system, jen green paints the wider picture, and takes us on a journey across billions of kilometres in our galaxy, from our sun to near and distant planets. From a master of science fiction comes eight startling stories of time and space. Overall a fun read that took me back to my childhood. The menace from earth, and other stories audiobook by robert. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service at all times. The true first edition of this story later printed as the scribner book publication between planets novelette 1to the worlds end by david.