The collection presents science fiction works by modern American and English writers. The reader finds himself in exotic corners of our planet, in other unusual worlds, and meets outlandish representatives of flora and fauna. All stories and tales are characterized by a sharp, dynamic plot and high emotional intensity.

Contents: Foreword by Robert Sheckley. Walking Joanis. Per. V. Babenko and V. BakanovaRoger Zelazny. Valley of Curses. Per. V. Bakanova James Tiptree Jr. The man who was walking home. Per. I. GurovaBob Shaw. The perfect team. Per. A. KorzhenevskyJames Schmitz. Balanced ecology. Per. I. MozheikoChristopher Envil. The story of the gerbil. Per. I. Gurova Doris Piserchia. Obsession. Per. N. PetrovaMichael Coney. Iceberg drivers. Per. A. KorzhenevskyBrian Clark. Geoffrey's will. Per. V. BakanovaBob Shaw. Amphitheater. Per. B. Belkin

Compiled by: V. I. BakanovPreface: E. V. GevorkyanArtist: Valery Smirnov