Audiobooks by Nelson S. Bond

Science Fiction Grand Masters 6: Legendary Writers, Unforgettable Stories, And The Greatest Voices In Vintage Science Fiction — A Powerful Collection Of Classic Tales From The Science Fiction Grand Masters Who Shaped The Golden Age Of Science Fiction

"Science Fiction Grand Masters 6 - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have voted since 1975 to name the best science fiction writers and recognize them as, the best of the best, Grand Masters. This vintage sci-fi anthology contains 21 short stories by the greatest writers in the history of science fiction. All of these short stories are written by Science Fiction Grand Masters. - Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - Ground by Hal Clement - And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan - The Metal Man by Jack Williamson - Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss - The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison - The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - What's He Doing in There? by Fritz Leiber - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl - The Wounded by Philip José Farmer - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - Death Wish by Robert Sheckley - Quixote and the Windmill by Poul Anderson - The Last Letter by Fritz Leiber - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson"

Arthur C. Clarke, Brian W. Aldiss, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Hal Clement, Harry Harrison, Jack Williamson, Lester Del Rey, Nelson S. Bond, Philip José Farmer, Poul Anderson, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, William F. Nolan (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 371 thru 375: Five Classic Tales of Strange Worlds and Dark Consequences

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 371 thru 375 continues the journey into the bold imagination of classic speculative fiction. These stories come from the era when science fiction magazines thrived on daring concepts and unforgettable twists. Explorers confront hostile environments far from Earth. Scientists uncover discoveries that refuse to behave as expected. In other places, danger grows quietly until escape becomes impossible. What makes vintage science fiction so powerful is the way a single idea can reshape an entire story. A routine assignment turns deadly. A promising discovery begins to show its darker side. Even the safest refuge can become the stage for something terrifying. The authors gathered in this volume knew how to take readers somewhere unexpected and leave them there with questions that linger long after the final page. If you enjoy classic science fiction filled with bold ideas, creeping tension, and unforgettable endings, this collection delivers five more journeys into the strange imagination that defined the golden age of the genre. Lost Sci-Fi Books 371 thru 375 - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean - The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe"

Edgar Allan Poe, Katherine MacLean, Lester Del Rey, Mack Reynolds, Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 476 thru 480: Bizarre Discoveries and Impossible Messages from Beyond

"This collection brings together five unforgettable tales from the formative years of science fiction, when writers filled magazine pages with daring ideas and unsettling discoveries. Strange signals arrive from impossible places, brilliant inventors push science too far, and explorers stumble onto mysteries no one was prepared to face. These stories capture the fearless spirit of early speculative fiction. The writers imagined bizarre technologies, dangerous experiments and unsettling encounters long before space travel or modern computing existed. Their visions were bold, sometimes eerie and often wildly inventive. Some of these authors went on to become major voices in science fiction. Others appeared briefly in the pulps before vanishing from the spotlight. Yet their stories remain powerful reminders of how imaginative and unpredictable vintage science fiction could be. If you enjoy classic sci-fi filled with strange ideas, clever twists and eerie discoveries, this collection delivers five more lost transmissions from the golden age of speculative storytelling. Lost Sci-Fi Books 476 thru 480 - Time Trap by Frank Belknap Long - The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus by James Bell - The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold - The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson"

Frank Belknap Long, Gene L. Henderson, H. F. Arnold, James S. Bell, Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 446 thru 450: Strange Planets, Dangerous Missions and Unlikely Heroes

"This collection gathers five remarkable stories from the era when science fiction magazines were overflowing with daring ideas and unforgettable characters. Explorers push deeper into space, brilliant navigators chart impossible routes and ordinary people find themselves trapped in situations far beyond anything they expected. The writers behind these tales helped shape the early imagination of the genre. Their stories explore distant worlds, dangerous assignments and strange discoveries that test the limits of human courage and ingenuity. The settings may span the stars, but the tension always comes down to one moment—one decision that could change everything. Some of the authors in this volume became widely known voices in science fiction, while others appeared only occasionally in the pulps before fading from view. Together their work preserves the excitement of a time when every new issue of a magazine promised another wild journey into the unknown. For readers who love vintage science fiction filled with bold ideas and classic storytelling, this collection delivers five more lost transmissions from the golden age of the genre. Lost Sci-Fi Books 446 thru 450 - The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson - Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond - Ground by Hal Clement - Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler - The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox"

A. Bertram Chandler, Arthur Jean Cox, Frank M. Robinson, Hal Clement, Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Castaways of Eros

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Two families fought for the title to Eros, and only one could win. One had to outsmart the other—and both had to win over the unscrupulous United Ores Corporation. It was a problem worthy of a Solomon—and it had an ending even those embittered rivals could not foresee."

Nelson S. Bond (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Phantom Out of Time

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Graed Garroway’s empire on Earth was toppling, smashed by the flaming vengeance of Dirk Morris who struck from nowhere with blinding speed and true justice. Yet such a thing could not be—for Dirk Morris was dead, slain at the brutal command of the Black Dictator."

Nelson S. Bond (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Step into the golden age of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10. Featuring more than 25 hours of classic science fiction, this extraordinary collection brings together fifty unforgettable tales from the visionary authors who helped shape one of the world’s most beloved genres. Blast off on daring space missions, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, unravel cosmic mysteries and witness astonishing scientific discoveries. Every story offers a new adventure filled with imagination, suspense and unforgettable ideas that have stood the test of time. This anthology features legendary authors including Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Robert Silverberg, Fritz Leiber, Robert Bloch, Harry Harrison, H. P. Lovecraft and Mary Shelley, alongside many remarkable writers whose stories deserve to be rediscovered by a new generation of science fiction fans. Inside you’ll discover thrilling space adventures, strange creatures, unforgettable first-contact encounters, ingenious inventions, thought-provoking moral dilemmas and atmospheric tales that continue to captivate readers and listeners decades after they were first written. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classic science fiction or exploring these timeless stories for the first time, each adventure stands on its own while together creating an unforgettable journey through vintage science fiction’s most imaginative era. Rediscover why these classics continue to inspire. Fifty stories. More than 25 hours of unforgettable adventures. Endless imagination awaits in 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10."

A. E. van Vogt, A. H. Gibson, Alfred Bester, Alfred Connable, Arthur C. Clarke, Beta McGavin, Brian W. Aldiss, Clark Ashton Smith, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Frank M. Robinson, Fritz Leiber, Gene L. Henderson, H. F. Arnold, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Jack Sharkey, Jack Williamson, James Blish, James S. Bell, John W. Campbell Jr., Manly Wade Wellman, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Richard R. Smith, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Thomas S. Gardiner, Tom Godwin, Victoria Lincoln, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures: Explore Strange Worlds Beyond the Final Frontier

"Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures delivers nineteen unforgettable journeys across the solar system and beyond, where daring explorers, ingenious scientists, and ordinary people confront the limitless possibilities—and dangers—of life among the stars. Packed with adventure, mystery, and bold imagination, these timeless stories showcase why classic science fiction continues to inspire generations of readers. Inside you’ll discover remarkable tales from legendary authors including Arthur C. Clarke, Tom Godwin, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Russ Winterbotham, Manly Wade Wellman, Roger D. Aycock, and Ron Goulart. Every story presents a fresh challenge, whether it’s surviving the unforgiving realities of space, uncovering alien mysteries, or pushing beyond the limits of human exploration. Visit the blazing skies of Icarus, the mysterious worlds of Venus and Mercury, lonely asteroids, distant colonies, and the farthest reaches of deep space. Join fearless navigators, brilliant inventors, ambitious pioneers, and unlikely heroes as they confront impossible odds, make astonishing discoveries, and face decisions that will shape the future of humanity. Along the way you’ll encounter unforgettable adventures, cosmic puzzles, daring rescues, and some of the most powerful endings ever written in classic science fiction. These stories combine scientific imagination with compelling characters and timeless storytelling, capturing the optimism, wonder, and excitement that defined the Golden Age of sci-fi while remaining every bit as entertaining today. If you love vintage science fiction filled with space exploration, unforgettable adventures, alien worlds, and thought-provoking ideas, Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures is another outstanding collection that belongs in every classic sci-fi library."

Alfred Connable, Arthur C. Clarke, Gene L. Henderson, Manly Wade Wellman, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Thomas S. Gardiner, Tom Godwin, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 23 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Arthur C. Clarke, Mary Shelley, Nelson S. Bond, Edward Page Mitchell,Fritz Leiber, Robert E. Howard and more: Adventures, Mysteries, and Imagination Beyond the Stars

"Vintage Sci-Fi 23 — Twenty-One Classic Science Fiction Short Stories Step back into the golden age of imagination — where explorers touched distant worlds, machines challenged humanity, and the impossible felt within reach. Vintage Sci-Fi 23 brings together twenty-one powerful tales from legendary voices who shaped the genre and inspired generations. This remarkable collection spans eerie mysteries, bold ideas, and breathtaking adventure. Travel across alien landscapes, witness strange experiments, and encounter forces far beyond human control. Discover pioneers such as Mary Shelley, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, and more — authors whose visions helped define what science fiction could be. These stories remind us why classic sci-fi endures: curiosity, danger, discovery, and the thrill of the unknown. - The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond - The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard - Transformation by Mary Shelley - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long - The Man Without a Body by Edward Page Mitchell - What's He Doing in There by Fritz Leiber - Shadow World by Ray Cummings - The Other One by A. H. Gibson - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Holes by Michael Shaara - Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara - The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell Jr. - The Homesteader by James Blish - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch - First Landing by Roger D. Aycock"

A. H. Gibson, Arthur C. Clarke, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Jack Williamson, James Blish, John W. Campbell, Jr., Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Where Are You Mr. Biggs?

Nelson S. Bond (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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The Genius of Lancelot Biggs: A Madcap Space Adventure with the Galaxy’s Most Unlikely Hero

"The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond is one of the most beloved entries in the Lancelot Biggs series—a blend of clever humor, scientific imagination, and classic spacefaring adventure. Biggs is the quintessential “reluctant genius,” a bumbling yet brilliant space engineer whose accidental brilliance repeatedly saves his shipmates aboard the Saturnian Queen. In The Genius of Lancelot Biggs, Bond captures the charm of golden-age science fiction with a comedic twist: Biggs invents improbable solutions to cosmic disasters while maintaining a disarming humility that makes him both heroic and human. The Lancelot Biggs stories first appeared in Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures throughout the 1930s and 1940s, later collected in Lancelot Biggs: Spaceman (1950). The series stood out for mixing slapstick wit and genuine scientific curiosity at a time when pulp sci-fi often leaned heavily on melodrama. Biggs was Bond’s most famous creation—a character whose inventive blunders and bursts of genius inspired later comic sci-fi heroes like Douglas Adams’s Arthur Dent. Nelson S. Bond (1908–2006) was an American author, playwright, and literary agent whose fiction bridged pulp science fiction, fantasy, and adventure. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Bond became a prolific contributor to magazines like Blue Book, Amazing Stories, and Astounding Science Fiction. His work often featured strong characterizations and humor, qualities that distinguished him from many of his contemporaries. Beyond Lancelot Biggs, Bond wrote the Meg the Priestess fantasy series and numerous tales of human resilience and irony. Later in life, he turned to radio, television, and theater, earning accolades for his versatility."

Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Scientific Pioneer: When Common Sense Confounds the Classroom

"The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond is a clever and heartfelt story that captures the spirit of discovery—and the price that sometimes comes with it. First published in the golden age of science fiction, it tells of a man whose brilliant ideas and tireless curiosity push him to the edge of what science can explain. Bond balances humor and humility as he explores how genius can both uplift and isolate. It’s a story that feels as relevant today as it did decades ago—a reminder that progress often depends on dreamers willing to risk everything for an idea. Like many of Bond’s works, The Scientific Pioneer blends imagination with warmth. His characters aren’t distant heroes or villains but ordinary people caught in extraordinary situations. Beneath the scientific speculation lies a deep respect for human creativity—the kind that builds rockets, invents machines, or simply dares to ask “what if?” Nelson S. Bond (1908–2006) was an American author whose lively imagination helped shape early pulp and magazine science fiction. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he began his career as a journalist before becoming one of the most prolific short story writers of the 1930s and 1940s. His tales appeared in Amazing Stories, Astounding Science Fiction, and Blue Book, often featuring humor, irony, and unexpected twists. Bond was best known for his Lancelot Biggs: Spaceman series, which combined scientific ingenuity with playful comedy. Beyond science fiction, he wrote mysteries, fantasies, and radio and television scripts, proving equally adept in every medium he touched. Though he later turned to other work, his early stories remain bright examples of pulp-era storytelling—energetic, human, and filled with wonder at what the future might hold."

Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Nelson S. Bond

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