Philip Francis Nowlan

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Armageddon 2419 A.D.

Beschreibung

Armageddon 2419 A.D. by Philip Francis Nowlan is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that introduces readers to the iconic character of Anthony Rogers, later known as Buck Rogers. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has been ravaged by war and civilization has regressed, Rogers finds himself mysteriously transported into the future. As he navigates through the treacherous landscapes of the 25th century, Rogers encounters futuristic technology, sinister adversaries, and a society divided between rival factions. Filled with thrilling action, imaginative world-building, and social commentary, "Armageddon 2419 A.D." is a pioneering work of science fiction that continues to captivate readers with its visionary depiction of the future and its enduring legacy as a cultural icon.

Autor

Philip Francis Nowlan (1888 - 1940) was an American science fiction author, best known as the creator of Buck Rogers. Nowlan was born on November 13, 1888. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Nowlan was a member of The Mask and Wig Club, holding significant roles in the annual productions between 1907 and 1909. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania he worked as a newspaper columnist. Nowlan was married to Theresa Junker. They had ten children: Philip, Mary, Helen, Louise, Theresa, Mike, Larry, Pat, John, and Joe. He moved to the Philadelphia suburb of Bala Cynwyd and created and wrote the Buck Rogers comic strip, illustrated by Dick Calkins. He remained a writer on the strip until 1939. The character Buck Rogers first appeared in Nowlan's 1928 novella Armageddon 2419 A.D. as Anthony Rogers. The comic strip ran for over forty years and spun off a radio series, a 1939 movie serial and two television series. Nowlan also wrote several other novellas for the science fiction magazines as well as the posthumously published mystery, The Girl from Nowhere.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 82
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 116g
• ISBN-13: 9789361847509
• ISBN-10: 9361847503
• Artikelnr.: 76220713