""Skylark Three"", though a complete story in itself, continues the adventures of Richard Seaton, Marc DuQuesne, Dunark of Kondal and others introduced in ""The Skylark of Space"". Strange beings on strange worlds are created by the tacile pen and fertile imagination of Dr. Smith. Scientific wonders and adventures merge in a tale that is certain to hold the reader's interest from the very first page. Basically, ""Skylark Three"" is the story of Dr. Richard Seaton's quest for knowledge with which to combat the vastly superior science of the Fenachrone, a semi-human race of beings from a distant solar system, who threaten the very existence of countless civilized worlds. Somewhere, Seaton believes, must live a cure whose knowledge is greater than that of the invaders.

The editors who first published this amazing scientifictional tale were incredibly excited to get it. "For two years readers of "Amazing Stories" have literally clamored for a sequel to the famous story," they said, ""The Skylark of Space," which appeared exactly two years ago. Except that "Skylark Three" is more thrilling, more exciting and even more chockfull of science than the other."

You're looking at a real treat. Enjoy it!

ONE MAN DISCOVERED THE TRUTH -The Fall of Rome, the Wars that racked the world, mass murder and horror.... Men thought they were historical accidents, "human nature." But each one was a move in a Universe-wide battle-and the men who suffered and died were the big chessmen. Finally, one man discovered the truth-and faced his strange destiny in the ultimate struggle for control of the Universe. First of the Famous Lensman Series

There has always been, and will always be, the problem of surviving the experience that any trained expert can handle ... when there hasn't been any first survivor to be an expert When no one has ever gotten back to explain what happened....

For two years readers of AMAZING STORIES have literally clamored for a sequel to the famous story, "The Skylark of Space," which appeared exactly two years before "Skylark Three." Except that "Skylark Three" is more thrilling, more exciting and even more chockful of science than the other.

The Masters had ruled all space with an unconquerable iron fist. But the Masters were gone. And this new, young race who came now to take their place-could they hope to defeat the ancient Enemy of All?

Triplanetary is a space opera by E. E. Smith originally serialized in Amazing Stories magazine in 1934. Smith later reworked the story into the first of two Lensman prequels which was then published in 1948. This is the expanded version including chapters covering the Kinnison genetic line during the fall of Atlantis and Nero's reign in Rome and the members of the Kinnison line in World Wars One, Two and Three.. Triplanetary covers an eons-long eugenics project of the super-intelligences of the Arisians an alien race breeding two genetic lines to become the ultimate weapon in their cosmic war with the Eddore.

A GOOD many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner. Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact. Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy. As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection. For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event. We know you will like "Spacehounds" even better than the "Skylark" series.

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. Here is an all time science fiction classic, "Spacehounds of IPC" written by one of the founding fathers of space opera, Edward E. "Doc" Smith. Escape from the Jovians or meet certain death When the Inter-planetary Corporation's top-of-the-line spaceliner Arcturus lifted off for Mars on what everyone on board considered a standard planetary run, little did they realize they would soon be under attack by unknown alien beings. And before they knew it, they were soon hurtling toward the distant moons of Jupiter Then, after a crashing landing on Ganymede, the survivors faced death at the hands of the Jovian satellite's terrifying creatures. However, they were challenged with not only staying alive, but with reconstructing their spacecraft in order to ensure a safe return to Earth. But they soon faced another danger-the intelligent, warring aliens from within the Jovian system. It seemed that death was almost inevitable...

Armchair fiction presents extra large paperback editions of the best in classic science fiction novels. Here is one of the most famous novels ever written about galactic war. Two worlds, Eddore and Arisia, waged a fierce battle against each other for control of the known universe. The decisive battlefield for this galactic clash was a tiny planet in a far-off solar system. The name of this planet: EARTH. There were only a handful of Earthmen who knew of this titanic interplanetary war. Little did they know of the pivotal roles they would play in this mighty conflict between two alien master-races. "Triplanetary" is the opening installment of the famous Lensman saga by Edward E. "Doc" Smith. It remains today one of the most influential science fiction epics ever written.

Triplanetary is a space opera by E. E. Smith. This is the original version first serialized in Amazing Stories magazine in 1934. Smith later reworked the story into the first of two Lensman prequels which was then published in 1948. Triplanetary covers an eons-long eugenics project of the super-intelligences of the Arisians an alien race breeding two genetic lines to become the ultimate weapon in their cosmic war with the Eddore.

Skylark Three is the second in Edward E. Smith's Skylark series. Originally serialized through the Amazing Stories magazine it was first collected in book form in 1948. Skylark Three is set a year after the events of The Skylark of Space, during which antagonist Marc "Blackie" DuQuesne has used his wealth obtained in The Skylark of Space to buy a controlling interest in the story's World Steel Corporation. DuQuesne announces a long absence from Earth searching for a species more knowledgeable than the Osnomians allied with protagonist Richard Seaton.

The Anthology of Sci-Fi V8 is a collection of five si-fi stories from some of the most prolific writers of the past century. Included are: Monsters of Moyen by Arthur J. Burks, The World Behind the Moon by Paul Ernst, Phantoms of Realityby Ray Cummings, Vortex Blaster by Edward E. Smith, The World Beyond by Ray Cummings.

The editors of "Amazing Stories" -- who first published this novel in August, September, and October 1928 -- waxed ecstatic over it. ." . . when such a story as "The Skylark of Space" comes along," they said "we just feel as if we must shout from the housetops that this is the greatest interplanetarian and space flying story that has appeared this year. Indeed, it probably will rank as one of the great space flying stories for many years to come. . . ." Copy is often about hyperbole, but they were righter than any editor ever can expect to be. This story has all but become a part of the language: we feel privileged to offer it to you.

Even back before the first bits of this story hit the newsstands, the folks who published it in "Amazing Stories" (January through April, 1934) knew they were on to something special. "We are sure that our readers will be highly pleased to have us give the first installment of a story by Dr. Smith. It will continue for several numbers and is a worthy follower of the "Skylark" stories which were so much appreciated by our readers. We think that they will find this story superior to the earlier ones. Dr. Smith certainly has the narrative power, and that, joined with his scientific position, makes him an ideal author for our columns." An awful lot has gone under the bridge since 1934, but you know, the folks at "Amazing" were on to something. "Triplanetary" really is all that special, and we're thrilled to offer it to you now anew.