Mohammed Kalibi Kalibi itibaren Charco Blanco, Zac., Mexico itibaren Charco Blanco, Zac., Mexico

Poul Anderson's wife is releasing some of his early works for Kindle. http://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Joe-ebo... Call me Joe is the first. It is a short story published in the late 1950's in one of the popular science fiction magazines of the time, where I first read it (I think it was Astounding, but I'm not sure). The basic premise is a scientific mission to Jupiter creates a life form that can survive on the Jovian "surface", remote controlled from a moon station. The controlling scientist is a handicapped man who feels the power of the whole, vibrant creature that he controls. Is this beginning to sound familiar? Did James Cameron read this story and let it percolate for 60 years? As always, Poul Anderson's prose is a joy to read, and the ending, while not a complete surprise, is very satisfying. Read it to see where "Avatar" came from. And for the pleasure of tasting the Master's work.