bA collection of the early works of Theodore Sturgeon, acclaimed Grand Master of Science Fiction--featuring forewords by Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarkeb p Although Theodore Sturgeon's reach was limited to the lengths of the short story and novelette, his influence was strongly felt by even the most original science fiction stylists--including Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Written from 1937 to 1940, the stories here showcase Sturgeon's masterful knack for clever, O. Henry-ish plot twists, sparkling character development, and almost archetypal, Why didn't I think of that story ideas. Early Sturgeon masterpieces include It, a story about the violence done by a creature spontaneously born from garbage and mud, and Helix the Cat, about an inventor's bizarre encounter with a disembodied soul and the cat that saves it. p Featuring more than forty stories, iThe Ultimate Egoisti is a timelessly entertaining tour through the early career and unique genius of this legend of s