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Sign up todayExpanded Universe, Vol. 1
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Learn moreRobert 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 listeners with true insights into his uniquely creative mind.
Heinlein personally selected each story or essay for inclusion in this collection, which is ordered chronologically, starting with his first sale in 1939 of โLife-Lineโ to Astounding (for seventy dollars). This remarkable collection highlights the development of Heinleinโs writing style and his philosophy on life throughout his career.
More 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 listeners a rare glimpse into the inner mind of the master.
Expanded Universe is a must-have for any Heinlein enthusiast and any fan of science fiction.
Robert A. Heinlein (1907โ1988) was the dominant science fiction writer of the modern era, a writer whose influence on the field was immense. He won science fictionโs Hugo Award for best novel seven times, as well as the Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement.
Bronson Pinchot is an Earphones and Audie Awardโwinning narrator and Audibleโs Narrator of the Year for 2010.
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โA fascinating look at the mind of the most influential SF writer of all time.โ
โIf you really care about Heinlein, then Expanded Universe is a bookโฆthat you might save pennies from your lunch money to buy.โ
โThe single most important and valuable Heinlein book ever published.โ
โWould you consider buying a book just because I asked you to? Itโs called Expanded Universe."
โThis collection demonstrates the formidable talent and irascible perceptions of one of the genreโs most outspoken writers.โ
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