C.M. Kornbluth

<p> Cyril Kornbluth is a legendary figure in science fiction. As a teenager in the years before World War II he wrote prolifically and brilliantly under multiple pennames. After military service he developed a voice distinctive for its commanding intelligence passion and wit displaying it in a string of novels and short stories including his award-winning The Little Black Bag. His sudden death in 1958 at the early age of 35 marked the end of an era--it was a time when his chosen literary field was contemplating its potential demise. This comprehensive biography tells the story of this remarkable writer and his works for the first time.</p>