WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Micro-Man cover

Micro-Man

By Forrest J. Ackerman
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

NovelsScience-Fiction & Fantasy

About This Book

A narrator notices a microscopic humanlike figure on a streetcar window sill and impulsively captures it in a matchbox. The account follows the initial astonishment, close observation, and practical scheming that attend the discovery while the narrator speculates about the creature's origin and potential value. Underlying the incident are quieter questions about curiosity, possession, and how an extraordinary, miniature presence distorts ordinary perception and ethical responses.

About the Author

Ackerman, Forrest J. portrait

Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman was an influential figure in the science fiction community, known for his contributions as a writer and editor. He is best remembered for his works "Micro-Man" and "Out of This World Convention," which reflect his passion for speculative fiction and fandom culture. Ackerman's enthusiasm for science fiction extended beyond writing; he was a prominent advocate for the genre, helping to shape its development in the mid-20th century. His legacy includes fostering a sense of community among fans and creators, making him a notable figure in the literary heritage of science fiction.

More Books by This Author

1 picks
Out of This World Convention cover Out of This World Convention by Forrest J. Ackerman

You May Also Like

6 picks
"And That's How It Was, Officer" cover "And That's How It Was, Officer" by Ralph Sholto "Ask Mamma"; or, The Richest Commoner In England cover "Ask Mamma"; or, The Richest Commoner In England by Robert Smith Surtees "Boy" the Wandering Dog: Adventures of a Fox-Terrier cover "Boy" the Wandering Dog: Adventures of a Fox-Terrier by Marshall Saunders "Captains Courageous": A Story of the Grand Banks cover "Captains Courageous": A Story of the Grand Banks by Rudyard Kipling "Captains Courageous": A Story of the Grand Banks cover "Captains Courageous": A Story of the Grand Banks by Rudyard Kipling "Gentlemen prefer blondes" cover "Gentlemen prefer blondes" by Anita Loos