Harry Harrison

Broschiertes Buch

Planet of The Damned

Beschreibung

Brion Brandd was chosen for the mission because he was the very best of the best. It is up to him to avert a nuclear war, but even all his training and intelligence might not be enough to save a world. Nothing is as it seems and every action could be his last. This tightly plotted adventure novel was nominated for the prestigious Hugo Award.

Autor

Harry Harrison, born Henry Maxwell Dempsey on March 12, 1925, in Stamford, Connecticut, was a renowned American science fiction writer celebrated for his wit and satirical style. After serving as a weapons instructor in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, he began his career as an illustrator before transitioning to writing in the 1950s. Harrison's most famous works include the "Stainless Steel Rat" series, featuring the cunning anti-hero Slippery Jim DiGriz, and "Make Room! Make Room!" (1966), which inspired the film "Soylent Green." Throughout his prolific career, he received numerous accolades, including the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award in 2009. Harrison passed away on August 15, 2012, leaving a lasting impact on the science fiction genre with his imaginative and thought-provoking narratives.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Positronic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 220g
• ISBN-13: 9781515402343
• ISBN-10: 1515402347
• Artikelnr.: 43894525