Ray Cummings

Ray Cummings was an influential American science fiction writer whose imaginative tales captivated readers during the early 20th century. Born in 1887 in New York City, Cummings had a fascination with science and technology from a young age. His career took off in the 1920s when he began publishing short stories in magazines such as Amazing Stories, where his inventive narratives and engaging characters set the stage for many who followed in the genre. Cummings is perhaps best known for his novel "The Girl in the Golden Atom," which showcases his unique blend of science, adventure, and romance.

Throughout his prolific writing career, Cummings penned numerous novels and short stories that explored the possibilities of time travel, interstellar adventures, and the impact of scientific discovery on society. His work often reflects the optimism of the era, as well as a deep curiosity about the universe. For those interested in delving into the imaginative worlds created by Cummings, this app offers a delightful selection of his writings that are sure to spark wonder and inspire thought. Enjoy your journey through his stories!

Space-Liner X-87

Read by Mark Nelson 4.5
The X-87 was a red shambles. It roared the starways, a renegade Venusian at the controls, a swaggering Martian plotting the space-course. An…

Wandl the Invader

Read by Mark Nelson 4.2
There were nine major planets in the Solar System and it was within their boundaries that man first set up interplanetary commerce and began…

Astounding Stories 01, January 1930

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
In January of 1930 a new magazine with a flashy color cover appeared on newsstands, Astounding Stories of Super-Science. Filled with stories…

The Girl in the Golden Atom

Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) 4.3
While examining a golden ring under a microscope, a chemist discovers a sub-atomic world. During his examination of this world he sees a bea…

Astounding Stories 11, November 1930

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Astounding Stories is a captivating anthology that transports listeners to the realms of imagination and innovation through a collection of …

Astounding Stories 06, June 1930

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Astounding Stories is a landmark science fiction magazine that captures the imagination of its readers with thrilling tales of adventure and…

Jetta of the Lowlands

Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) 4.4
Jetta of the Lowlands invites listeners into a world where adventure and danger intertwine. Follow Philip Grant as he embarks on a perilous …

Astounding Stories 04, April 1930

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Astounding Stories invites listeners into a world of imaginative adventure and speculative fiction. This fourth issue features Ray Cummings'…

Astounding Stories 03, March 1930

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Astounding Stories invites listeners into a world of imagination and innovation, showcasing the best of early 20th-century science fiction. …

The Man on the Meteor

Read by Krista Zaleski 4.3
Nemo's first memory is of waking up on a self-contained world on a meteor in the rings of Saturn. Soon he meets Nona, and together they expl…

Beyond the Stars

Read by Mark Nelson 4.2
Is the entire universe just one of the atoms of some even greater cosmos? Such was the conception of one scientist — and his effort to prove…

The Little Monsters Come

Read by Mark Nelson 4.4
Desperately seeking escape from their own tortured chunk of hell, they needed a specimen from this great and gracious world they planned to …

Juggernaut of Space

Read by Mark Nelson 4.2
Never had the mind of man conceived so horrible a doom as was reaching for Earth. Never had a greater need for Earth's valiant champions bee…

The Fire People

Read by Tony Oliva 4.3
In effect Professor Newland declared that the curious astronomical phenomena of the previous November--the new "stars" observed, t…

The Flame Breathers

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.2
Did the planet Vulcan exist? It supposedly orbited our sun on the opposite side from the Earth but it was only theoretical speculation. On…

Astounding Stories 16, April 1931

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Contents of this issue :-MONSTERS OF MARS EDMOND HAMILTON - Three Martian-Duped Earth-Men Swing Open the Gates of Space That for So Long…

Phantoms of Reality

Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) 4.3
In the shadowy realm of the fourth dimension, chaos reigns as Red Sensua wields her knife, igniting a bloody revolution. Phantoms of Reality…

Astounding Stories 17, May 1931

Read by Bill Boerst 4.1
Astounding Stories invites listeners into a captivating collection of science fiction and fantasy tales that push the boundaries of imaginat…

Astounding Stories 10, October 1930

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Issue no. 10 of the magazine brings you:- Stolen Brains by Captain S.P. MeekThe Invisible Death by Victor Rousseau Prisoners on the Electro…

The World Beyond

Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022) 3.9
The World Beyond invites listeners on an extraordinary journey as Lee Anthony and his two friends are unexpectedly kidnapped and thrust into…

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