We present to your attention the author's collection of short stories, published from 1952 to 1979, the most complete collection of the author's short prose. A collection of brilliant ideas, many of which were developed in his novels. A rare collection from one of the most outstanding science fiction writers in the history of literature - for the first time under one cover. The stories are funny and disturbing, philosophical and adventure, poetic and cynical, illustrating a variety of areas of science fiction. Again and again, putting his thoughts into simple or very intricate plots, Frank Herbert asks the reader “damned” and immortal questions: what is a person? What is reason and is reason alone enough to achieve understanding with other forms of life? Where does the line of responsibility of a scientist for his invention lie? And what will ultimately save this strange, cruel world: humanity, beauty, conscience - or just love? Don’t wait - Frank Herbert will not offer you ready-made answers. You have to find them yourself.