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The Memory Of Mars

Beschreibung

"The Memory of Mars" is a classic science fiction novel written by Raymond F. Jones. The story follows the protagonist, Kent Fowler, as he becomes entangled in a mystery that spans both time and space. He becomes involved in the discovery of an unusual item on Mars-a mysterious black cube that appears to contain the memories of an ancient civilization. As Fowler and his colleagues probe deeper into the cube's mysteries, they discover a complicated and cryptic history of an eons-ago highly adept Martian civilisation. Raymond F. Jones creates a story that combines archaeology, otherworldly riddles, and scientific exploration. The work delves into the serious topics of memory, identity, and the ramifications of forgotten past. As the characters investigate the mysteries of the Martian cube, they must face ethical quandaries and the potential ramifications of their findings. The innovative world-building and thought-provoking storytelling of "The Memory of Mars" have earned it acclaim. It gives readers a look into a future in which science and adventure meet with historical riddles. Raymond F. Jones' story deftly interacts with the perennial problems of human curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, making it a classic piece of science fiction literature.

Autor

Raymond Fisher Jones (15 November 1915 - 24 January 1994) was a science fiction author from the United States. He is most known for his 1952 novel This Island Earth, which was made into the 1955 film of the same name. Jones was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has always been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1994, he died in Sandy, Utah. The majority of Jones' short fiction was published in publications such as Thrilling Wonder Stories, Astounding Stories, and Galaxy during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Between 1951 and 1978, he authored sixteen novels. His short tale "Rat Race," which initially appeared in the April 1966 edition of Analog Science Fiction and Fact, received a Hugo Award nomination. "Correspondence Course," which first appeared in the April 1945 issue of Astounding Stories, was nominated for a Retro Hugo award for best short story in 1996. Another short story, "The Alien Machine," which first appeared in the June 1949 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories, was later combined with two other short stories, "The Shroud of Secrecy" and "The Greater Conflict," and expanded into the novel This Island Earth, which inspired the film of the same name. Jones also penned the story that was adapted into a Tales of Tomorrow television episode named "The Children's Room" in 1952.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 38
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 63g
• ISBN-13: 9789359323732
• ISBN-10: 935932373X
• Artikelnr.: 69750403