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Robert 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 “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.
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.
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"I have never seen this book on audio. It is a grand find! A collection of Heinlein lesser known but highly revered stories. I had a print copy many years ago, but I am now blind and deeply appreciate this audio version. Very professional! The reader has a good grasp on the language, with appropriate inflection and a rare command of nuance."
— David (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A fascinating look at the mind of the most influential SF writer of all time.”
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“If you really care about Heinlein, then Expanded Universe is a book…that you might save pennies from your lunch money to buy.”
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“The single most important and valuable Heinlein book ever published.”
— Spider Robinson, author of The Callahan Chronicals -
“Would you consider buying a book just because I asked you to? It’s called Expanded Universe."
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“This collection demonstrates the formidable talent and irascible perceptions of one of the genre’s most outspoken writers.”
— Library Journal
Expanded Universe, Vol. 1 Listener Reviews
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" A bunch of short stories by Heinlein. Some stories are good, some are great. Heinlein looks back through the years to frame each story in modern commentary. "
— JLA, 12/2/2019
About Robert A. Heinlein
Robert A. Heinlein (1907–1988) is widely recognized as one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time, a status confirmed in 1974 when the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America gave him their first Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement. A four-time Hugo Award winner, he is best known for such works as Starship Troopers, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, and the sensational bestseller Stranger in a Strange Land. Several of his books were New York Times bestsellers, and his worldwide bestsellers have been translated into twenty-two languages.
About Bronson Pinchot
Bronson Pinchot, Audible’s Narrator of the Year for 2010, has won Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Awards, AudioFile Earphones Awards, Audible’s Book of the Year Award, and Audie Awards for several audiobooks, including Matterhorn, Wise Blood, Occupied City, and The Learners. A magna cum laude graduate of Yale, he is an Emmy- and People’s Choice-nominated veteran of movies, television, and Broadway and West End shows. His performance of Malvolio in Twelfth Night was named the highlight of the entire two-year Kennedy Center Shakespeare Festival by the Washington Post. He attended the acting programs at Shakespeare & Company and Circle-in-the-Square, logged in well over 200 episodes of television, starred or costarred in a bouquet of films, plays, musicals, and Shakespeare on Broadway and in London, and developed a passion for Greek revival architecture.