Star Maker

Star Maker

Author: Olaf Stapledon

Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Published: 2004-05-24

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0819566934

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Odd John

Odd John

Author: Olaf Stapledon

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-08-16

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Odd John" by Olaf Stapledon. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.


Olaf Stapledon: Complete Novels

Olaf Stapledon: Complete Novels

Author: Olaf Stapledon

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 1576

ISBN-13:

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Stapledon's science fiction novels often present the strivings of some intelligence that is beaten down by an indifferent universe and its inhabitants who, through no fault of their own, fail to comprehend its lofty yearnings. It is filled with protagonists who are tormented by the conflict between their "higher" and "lower" impulses._x000D_ Table of Contents:_x000D_ Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future_x000D_ Last Men in London_x000D_ Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest_x000D_ Star Maker_x000D_ Darkness and the Light_x000D_ Sirius: A Fantasy of Love and Discord_x000D_ Death into Life_x000D_ The Flames_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_


Let All the Children Boogie

Let All the Children Boogie

Author: Sam J. Miller

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 2021-01-06

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1250780632

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From the Nebula-Award-winning author of The Art of Starving comes Sam J. Miller's sci-fi time traveling tale, "Let All the Chlidren Boogie," a Tor.com Original As the Cold War stalls and the threat of nuclear warfare dominates the news, small-town misfits Laurie and Fell bond over a shared love of music and the mystery of the erratic radio messages that hint at the existence of a future worth reaching out for. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


Olaf Stapledon

Olaf Stapledon

Author: Robert Crossley

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 9780853233886

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The first critical biography of a writer, philosopher and social activist who is best remembered for the extraordinary works of speculative fiction he published between 1930 and 1950. Known as the spokesman for the Age of Einstein, Stapledon has influenced writers as diverse as Virginia Woolf, Arthur C. Clarke and Doris Lessing. This book has reclaimed for public attention one of the most important and pioneering authors of science fiction in the twentieth century, a distinctive voice of the modern era.


An Olaf Stapledon Reader

An Olaf Stapledon Reader

Author: Robert Crossley

Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Published: 1997-03-01

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780815604303

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Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950), philosopher, novelist, educator, and social activist had an imagination unlike that of any other figure in modernist literature. Along with H.G. Wells he is remembered as one of the most original and influential pioneers of twentieth-century science fiction. This first broadly inclusive anthology of Stapledon’s work offers a generous sampling of his fictional gems, including sections of his best known novels, Last and First Men, Odd Men, and Star Maker, and the complete text of two novellas, now back in print for the first time in fifty years, The Flames and Old Man in New World, as well as a selection of other writings, some previously unpublished, including essays, poems, and letters. These writings reveal the prophetic vision and utopian convictions that run through Stapledon’s work, and provide the broad context readers need to grasp the scope of his vision and to appreciate his great epic works, which are classics of science fiction.


The Hercules Text

The Hercules Text

Author: Jack McDevitt

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-04-28

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 069816685X

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The classic first-contact science fiction novel that launched the career of Jack McDevitt, the national bestselling author of Coming Home—now revised from the original edition, and featuring a new foreword. From a remote corner of the galaxy a message is being sent. The continuous beats of a pulsar have become odd, irregular…artificial. It can only be a code. Frantically, a research team struggles to decipher the alien communication. And what the scientists discover is destined to shake the foundations of empires around this world—from Wall Street to the Vatican…


Last and First Men

Last and First Men

Author: Olaf Stapledon

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0486466825

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"No book before or since has ever had such an impact upon my imagination," declared 2001 author Arthur C. Clarke of this masterpiece of science fiction. An imaginative, ambitious history of humanity's future that spans billions of years, this 1930 epic abounds in prescient speculations. A must-read for scholars of the genre.


The Complete Novels of Olaf Stapledon

The Complete Novels of Olaf Stapledon

Author: Olaf Stapledon

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-15

Total Pages: 1579

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Complete Novels of Olaf Stapledon', readers are immersed in a unique combination of science fiction and philosophical exploration. Stapledon's writing is characterized by its prophetic vision and deep intellectual musings, creating a literary style that is both engaging and thought-provoking. His works, which include classics like 'Last and First Men' and 'Star Maker', explore complex themes such as the evolution of humanity, the nature of consciousness, and the vastness of the cosmos. Stapledon's influence can be seen in later science fiction works, making this collection a must-read for fans of the genre. Olaf Stapledon's writing is a mix of speculative fiction and philosophical inquiry, offering readers a profound and enriching literary experience. His background in philosophy and interest in the future of humanity are evident in his works, showcasing a deep understanding of both science and the human condition. 'The Complete Novels of Olaf Stapledon' is recommended for readers seeking intellectually stimulating science fiction that pushes the boundaries of the genre and encourages contemplation on the nature of existence.