{"product_id":"robert-a-heinleins-expanded-universe-volume-one-9781647100568","title":"Robert A. Heinlein's Expanded Universe (Volume One)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is volume 1 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The single most important and valuable Heinlein book ever published.\"--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpider Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert A. Heinlein has been hailed as one of the most forward-thinking science fiction writers of all time, and Expanded Universe (presented in two volumes) offers the perfect collection of his works to provide readers with true insights into his uniquely creative mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeinlein personally selected each story or essay for inclusion in this collection, which is ordered chronologically, starting with his first sale in 1939 of \"Life-Line\" to Astounding (for seventy dollars).This remarkable collection highlights the development of Heinlein's writing style and his philosophy on life throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, this collection is as close to an autobiography as anything Heinlein wrote during his life. Heinlein was an extremely private person who never wrote much about himself. In this exclusive collection, he offers forewords to most of his stories and essays (and an occasional afterword), giving readers a rare glimpse into the inner mind of the master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanded Universe is a must-have for any Heinlein enthusiast and any fan of science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Millions of Heinlein Fans-a Guided Tour Through the Thoughts and Insights of \"One of the Most Influential Writers in American Literature\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the book I've always wanted from Heinlein.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Bruni, GoodReads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CAEZIK SF \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/11\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781647100568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d","brand":"Robert A. Heinlein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42334540660917,"sku":"9781647100568","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_86a6746a-0931-4608-9208-e6f199e7f8fb.jpg?v=1660628884","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/robert-a-heinleins-expanded-universe-volume-one-9781647100568","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}