Takeoff!

First edition (publ. Starblaze)

Takeoff! is by Randall Garrett published in 1980.

Plot summary

Takeoff! is a collection of short stories, including parodies and pastiches of other science-fiction authors.[1]

Reception

Steve Brown reviewed Takeoff! for Thrust, calling Garrett "one of the more under-rated writers in the field" of science fiction, noting that the collection features "Most of the odd little bits of his humorous writing".[2]

Spider Robinson reviewed Takeoff! for Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, and commented that "If you are a newcomer to or a very casual reader of SF, you may miss a lot of the jokes [...] but the well-read fan will find a lot of laughs here. and of course the Freas illos are, as always, a joy."[3]

Tom Easton reviewed Takeoff! for Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, and commented that "a collection of parodies, pastiches, reviews in verse, and groaners guaranteed to rouse at least a grin. Don't miss it."[4]

Baird Searles reviewed Takeoff! for Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, and commented that "I'm happy to say that while there are moments when Garrett descends to that level between freshman and junior, a lot of it is amusing even if I didn't do a lot of thigh slapping and gut busting."[5]

Tom Staicar reviewed Takeoff! for Amazing Stories, and commented that "Takeoff! is a delightful collection which people who know Randall Garrett have awaited for years."[6]

Lynn Bryant reviewed Takeoff! in Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer No. 83.[1] Bryant commented that "They provide an entertaining chance to enjoy some more works of a writer whose works are beginning to gain well deserved recognition as classics."[1]

Reviews

References
  1. Bryant, Lynn (October–November 1988). "Book Reviews". Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer. World Wide Wargames (83): 44–45.
  2. Brown, Steve (Summer 1980). "Reviews books, etc". Thrust (15): 44–45.
  3. Robinson, Spider (August 1980). "The Reference Library". Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: 169–170.
  4. Easton, Tom (October 1980). "The Reference Library". Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact: 168.
  5. Searles, Baird (November 1980). "On Books". Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: 17.
  6. Staicar, Tom (May 1981). "The Interstellar Connection". Amazing Stories: 7.
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