George O. Smith

Broschiertes Buch

The Hellflower

Beschreibung

A long-lost spark of midcentury imagination returns: The Hellflower blazes back into print restored and reborn by Alpha Editions. George O. Smith s classic sci-fi novel leads readers on a pulse-pounding space adventure where daring explorers confront futuristic technology, alien civilizations, and the moral stakes of interstellar discovery. At its heart is a gripping cosmic journey: bold pilots, ambiguous allies, and escalating intergalactic conflict propel a narrative that balances hard science speculation with human courage and curiosity. Smith s lucid prose and inventive engineering ideas make this more than escapism it s a study of how technology shapes destiny across the stars. Historically significant to 1950s science fiction, The Hellflower captures the era s optimism and anxieties about space exploration while anticipating later developments in the genre. Its blend of rigorous speculative detail and fast-moving plot influenced generations of science fiction writers and remains essential reading for any fan of vintage sci-fi literature. This edition is not merely a reprint. After decades out of print, Alpha Editions has carefully restored The Hellflower for today s and future generations, creating a collector s item and cultural treasure that belongs on the shelf of casual readers and classic literature collectors alike. Rediscover a seminal space adventure from George O. Smith a timeless exploration of space and the costs of contact that will thrill sci-fi enthusiasts everywhere.

Autor

George Oliver Smith was an American science fiction author. He was born on April 9, 1911, and died on May 27, 1981. He was also known by the pen name Wesley Long. He is not to be confused with American science fiction writer George H. Smith. During the Golden Age of Science Fiction in the 1940s, Smith wrote for the magazine Astounding Science Fiction. John W. Campbell, Jr., the editor of the magazine, stopped working with him when Campbell's first wife, Doa, left him and married Smith in 1949. Smith kept putting out science fiction books and stories on a regular basis until 1960. During the 1960s and 1970s, when he had a job that needed his full attention, he didn't get as much done. In 1980, he got the first award from the Fandom Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Trap Door Spiders, an all-male literary club. Isaac Asimov's Black Widowers, a fictional group of people who solve crimes, were based on the Trap Door Spiders. Smith mostly wrote about space, like in Operation Interstellar (1950), Lost in Space (1959), and Troubled Star (1957).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Edition
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9789371343206
• ISBN-10: 9371343206
• Artikelnr.: 75666128