His classic science fiction novel What Mad Universe (1949) is a parody of pulp SF story conventions. The novel functions both as a critique of its genre and a superior example of it. It may have provided a model for Philip K. Dick when he later created his own stories set in alternate personal realities.
One of his most famous short stories, "Arena", was used as the basis for an episode of Star Trek of the same name. It was also the basis of a 1964 Outer Limits episode entitled "Fun and Games," and possibly the Blake's 7 episode, 'Duel.'
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