Theodore Sturgeon (1918–1985) is a remarkable American writer whose skill was admired by such science fiction writers as Bradbury and Vonnegut, Blish and Delany. A brilliant prose writer, an excellent stylist, one of the leading authors of the galaxy of “Golden Age” of English-language SF. In 1985, at the International Fantasy Convention, the writer was awarded one of the highest literary prizes - “For Lifetime Achievements”, but he did not have time to receive the award... In 2000 Theodore Sturgeon has been officially inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.ContentsNOVELSSynthetic ManMore Than MenVenus plus XSTORIESLuana's BarrierBusiness in FearGood LossGod of the MicrocosmTrade in ButtsSwift as Lightning, Smooth as SilkTime is Back!Dozer's DeathThunders and RosesThe Case of VerityChild Aether a Haunted HouseAnother CeliaLiving sculptureGolden eggArtists of the planet XanaduHow to sew Aunt Keyes and the DreamerKeys to the SkyWhen you love...When you smile...Little and the BeastFlying Saucer of LonelinessOccam's BladeProfessor's Favorite BearSlow sculptureMr. Costello, heroVengeance for me...MusicReal NothingAn indissoluble bondNight guestsWay of thinkingIf all men were brothers, would you marry your sister to one of them?Special abilityFluffRa Keta MyausaHands of BiancaHands of your touchSuperweaponInmateThe secret of the planet ArtnaTaxidermistTrio against the backdrop of a stormDie, maestro! ScarsThe man who learned to loveIt was not syzygy