X Minus One Project


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(4.6 stars; 245 reviews)

X Minus One Project is a captivating anthology that brings together a selection of classic science fiction stories, originally adapted for the iconic mid-1950s American radio series, X Minus One. Each tale is transformed into a half-hour play, showcasing the imaginative narratives that defined a generation of speculative fiction.

Featuring contributions from various authors, this collection explores a range of themes, from the complexities of human nature to the possibilities of advanced technology and alien encounters. The stories reflect the era's fascination with the future and the unknown, making them both a nostalgic trip and a thought-provoking experience.

Listeners will appreciate the unique format that combines the art of storytelling with the auditory experience of radio drama. The X Minus One Project not only preserves these timeless tales but also invites a new audience to engage with the rich tradition of science fiction.

Chapters

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Coffin Cure, The 41:29 Read by Max Lindberg
Death Wish 23:55 Read by Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)
Defenders, The 1:00:05 Read by Tom Weiss
Moon Is Green, The 36:50 Read by Juli Carter
Old Die Rich, The 52:15 Read by Juli Carter
Old Die Rich, Part 2, The 52:58 Read by Juli Carter
Project Mastodon 1:10:15 Read by Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)
Time and Time Again 44:53 Read by Bellona Times
Tunnel Under the World 1:12:31 Read by Gregg Margarite (1957-2012)

Reviews

Classic Tales Well Told


(5 stars)

The radio versions were classics and I am happy to see these well-read original short stories. The stories are, of course, more slow to develop than are the radio plays but that's OK, as it takes us into the realm of a good sci-fi reading experience. The radio plays eventually exeeded the written material and can be found at http://www.archive.org/details/XMinus1_A The radio plays were revived in the 1980s and played on at least one major US station until 2002.


(3.5 stars)

Good short stories all though some are long enough that they are their own books in the Librivox catalog.

good collection


(5 stars)

good collection, especially like "time and time again"

tunnel under the world


(5 stars)

An unsettling story to say the least. Especially since A.I. is so close on our horizon. And hard to believe that an A.I. society wouldn't enjoy plays by Shakespeare featuring little humans who thought their lives had meaning.

Dorrit


(5 stars)

fantastic reader, and thought provoking stories with a good twist

X Minus One Project


(4.5 stars)

Story is a good listen and is well read - Thanks!

great variety


(5 stars)

Lots of interesting, and several very thought provoking stories. Worth a listen!

amazing work


(4 stars)

this is super its great to be able to listen to the story and see the differences if i didnt sound like a stuttering saul rosenburg i'd give it a whack cant wait for the seventh order,c-chute,first contact those are my faves looks like they did end as a world but its not in the "project" http://www.archive.org/download/short_science_fiction_068_2006_librivox/ssf068_03_various_128kb.mp3