"Dale Bailey has long been one of the greatest undersung writers in the fantasy genre. On display is a full range of humor, depth, horror, sweetness, heartbreak, and wonder. If there is any justice left in the world, This Island Earth will be recognized as a classic." – Nathan Ballingrud, Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of Strange and North American Lake Monsters

"[The stories] stand out individually as deft, clever, and touching examples of his chosen theme; and they also work together to wonderful cumulative effect. The book as a whole is a small masterpiece–especially when one considers that it pays homage to a sub-genre of fantastika that has a reputation as schlock; the low-budget horror/SF films of the 1950s." – Locus Magazine