Asimov is taking a look at he stories that influenced him when younger, mostly, and putting this book together. A fair bit of time is spent reminiscing on his younger life. His dad wouldn't let him read the magazines he was actually selling. Pretty funny to hear about him arguing with the old man because he wanted to read The Shadow and Doc Savage. These stories are all from the early thirties.
Before the Golden Age 1 : The Man Who Evolved - Edmond Hamilton
Before the Golden Age 1 : The Jameson Satellite [Professor Jameson] - Neil R. Jones
Before the Golden Age 1 : Submicroscopic - Captain S. P. Meek
Before the Golden Age 1 : Awlo of Ulm - Captain S. P. Meek
Before the Golden Age 1 : Tetrahedra of Space - P. Schuyler Miller
Before the Golden Age 1 : The World of the Red Sun - Clifford D. Simak
Before the Golden Age 1 : Tumithak of the Corridors - Charles R. Tanner
Before the Golden Age 1 : The Moon Era - Jack Williamson
Big Head Pollard is a monster. Well, briefly, anyway.
3.5 out of 5
Carcass spacing longevity experiment lucky to meet machine man immortality.
2.5 out of 5
Guns and Hawaiian more useful than chemistry for miniaturised man.
3 out of 5
Battlesuit blasting biffo, bigtime.
2.5 out of 5
Replicators from Mercury very averse to baths.
3.5 out of 5
Time travelling blokes unfazed by future earth ruling alien's mind power.
3 out of 5
Inside boy gets over agoraphobia and alien killing phobia to take charge.
3.5 out of 5
Lunar adventurer finds old society mum.
3 out of 5