The Thing in the Attic & Other Stories by James Blish
The Thing in the Attic & Other Stories by James Blish

Author: James Blish

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-11

Total Pages: 78

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James Blish's collection of short stories, 'The Thing in the Attic & Other Stories', showcases his talent for blending science fiction with vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes. Blish's writing style is characterized by its blend of technological speculation and human emotion, making each story a compelling exploration of the human condition in a rapidly advancing world. Set against the backdrop of the mid-20th century, Blish's work stands out for its foresight into future possibilities and its critical examination of society's trajectory. From alien encounters to moral dilemmas, each story in this collection offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the future. The imaginative settings and expertly crafted narratives make these stories a treat for fans of vintage science fiction and anyone seeking a fresh perspective on the genre. Readers will be captivated by Blish's ability to weave complex ideas into engaging and accessible stories, making 'The Thing in the Attic & Other Stories' a must-read for lovers of science fiction and speculative fiction alike.

When Machines Take Over
When Machines Take Over

Author: Philip K. Dick

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-15

Total Pages: 152

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Second Variety – A nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the West has reduced much of the world to a barren wasteland. The war continues, however, among the scattered remains of humanity. The Western forces have developed "claws", which are autonomous self-replicating robots to fight on their side... The Last of the Masters – An old and ageing robot is a benevolent dictator of the last remnants of humanity, but the Anarchists want him gone. Will the machines and humans never understand each other? The Defenders – The USA and Soviet Union are engaged in a long nuclear war, but can the robots defend the humanity or be the end of it? Sales Pitch – An unwanted sales-pitching robot is the sole company of his master on a long flight... James P. Crow – Robots have totally moved the society away from war and anarchism but the humans begrudge being inferior to them. It now remains up to James P. Crow to remove the robots from the earth and "de-integrate" the society...

The Rule of the Machines: 5 Sci-Fi Titles in One Edition
The Rule of the Machines: 5 Sci-Fi Titles in One Edition

Author: Philip K. Dick

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-25

Total Pages: 153

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Second Variety – A nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the West has reduced much of the world to a barren wasteland. The war continues, however, among the scattered remains of humanity. The Western forces have developed "claws", which are autonomous self-replicating robots to fight on their side... The Last of the Masters – An old and ageing robot is a benevolent dictator of the last remnants of humanity, but the Anarchists want him gone. Will the machines and humans never understand each other? The Defenders – The USA and Soviet Union are engaged in a long nuclear war, but can the robots defend the humanity or be the end of it? Sales Pitch – An unwanted sales-pitching robot is the sole company of his master on a long flight... James P. Crow – Robots have totally moved the society away from war and anarchism but the humans begrudge being inferior to them. It now remains up to James P. Crow to remove the robots from the earth and "de-integrate" the society...

After the End - Dystopian Book Set
After the End - Dystopian Book Set

Author: Philip K. Dick

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 153

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Second Variety – A nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the West has reduced much of the world to a barren wasteland. The war continues, however, among the scattered remains of humanity. The Western forces have developed "claws", which are autonomous self-replicating robots to fight on their side... The Last of the Masters – An old and ageing robot is a benevolent dictator of the last remnants of humanity, but the Anarchists want him gone. Will the machines and humans never understand each other? The Defenders – The USA and Soviet Union are engaged in a long nuclear war, but can the robots defend the humanity or be the end of it? Sales Pitch – An unwanted sales-pitching robot is the sole company of his master on a long flight... James P. Crow – Robots have totally moved the society away from war and anarchism but the humans begrudge being inferior to them. It now remains up to James P. Crow to remove the robots from the earth and "de-integrate" the society...

One-Shot
One-Shot

Author: James Blish

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2020-12-17

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13:

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Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell. And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all.... The Thing in the Attic To Pay the Piper One-Shot

The Seedling Stars
The Seedling Stars

Author: James Blish

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2011-09-29

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 0575104155

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You didn't make an Adapted Man with just a wave of the wand. It involved an elaborate constellation of techniques, known collectively as pantropy, that changed the human pattern in a man's shape and chemistry before he was born. But the pantropists didn't stop with biology. Education, thoughts, ancestors and the world itself were changed, because the Adapted Men were produced to live and thrive in the alien environments found only in space. They were crucial to a daring plan to colonize the universe. And millennia later, it is only fitting that they should return to a long forgotten planetary system to colonise a hostile world called . . . Earth.

High-Rise: A Novel
High-Rise: A Novel

Author: J. G. Ballard

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2012-03-05

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0871404737

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"Harsh and ingenious! High Rise is an intense and vivid bestiary, which lingers unsettlingly in the mind." —Martin Amis, New Statesman When a class war erupts inside a luxurious apartment block, modern elevators become violent battlegrounds and cocktail parties degenerate into marauding attacks on “enemy” floors. In this visionary tale, human society slips into violent reverse as once-peaceful residents, driven by primal urges, re-create a world ruled by the laws of the jungle.