This retrospective of Richard A. Lupoff's short fiction, touches on all the genres he has worked with in his long & versatile career, each story personally introduced by the author. The collection contains twenty-three stories, from his earliest efforts in the 50s, to his established science fiction career in the early 70s, to his critically hailed current work in the mystery genre. Included are the classic sf title story "12:01 PM," the Lovecraftian pastiches "The House of Rue Chartre" & "The Doom That Came to Dunwich," & mysteries including "Triptych" & "The Woodstock West Killer." The collection is beautifully illustrated by California artist George Barr, with a witty foreword by Robert Silverberg. Lupoff's autobiographic introduction & story notes give insights to the struggles, successes, & frustrations of a popular fiction author. Direct accounts welcomed. Distribution also available through Baker & Taylor & The Bookmen, Inc.