Dallas McCord Reynolds, connu sous le nom de Mack Reynolds, était un auteur américain de science-fiction dont les œuvres exploraient souvent des thèmes économiques et des utopies sociales. Ses histoires, profondément influencées par ses convictions politiques socialistes, dépeignaient fréquemment des sociétés où l'espéranto servait de langue seconde universelle et anticipaient des technologies telles que les ordinateurs de poche et les réseaux d'information mondiaux. Le style de Reynolds capturait de manière unique la nature en constante évolution de la société, se penchant souvent sur les implications d'un mode de vie très mobile, telles que les lois sur le vote mobile permettant aux citoyens d'exprimer leur vote où et quand ils le souhaitaient.
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Set in a future dominated by totalitarianism, the narrative delves into the struggles of individuals resisting oppression and pervasive surveillance. It highlights their quest for liberty and the importance of individualism in a society stripped of freedom. The story explores the dire consequences of authoritarian rule and the resilience of the human spirit in the fight for autonomy.
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Preserving a significant work in human history, this modern edition of "The Good Seed" has been reformatted and retyped for clarity and readability. Efforts have been made to ensure that the text is accessible to both present and future generations, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. This edition aims to keep the essence of the original while enhancing the reading experience.
The protagonist grapples with the blurred lines between advice-giving and pimping as he navigates interactions with male tourists seeking companionship. Despite his reluctance to label himself a pimp, he acknowledges his role in facilitating these encounters, including receiving kickbacks from vendors of erotic literature. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the narrative explores themes of morality, complicity, and the commercialization of intimacy, revealing the complexities of human relationships and the allure of forbidden pleasures in a city rich with history and culture.
Set in a world where love struggles against the boundaries of separate realities, "Meet Me in Tomorrow" by Guy Archette explores the theme of hopeless romance. This replica of the December 1950 issue of IMAGINATION STORIES OF SCIENCE AND FANTASY includes a variety of captivating tales, such as "Technical Slip" by John Beynon and "Tourists to Terra" by Mack Reynolds, showcasing a diverse range of science fiction and fantasy narratives that delve into unique adventures and imaginative concepts.
The story revolves around a character with extraordinary power capable of altering reality and potentially destroying the world. His ability to influence through speech raises questions about the nature of his power—whether it stems from mass hypnosis, a curse, or something more profound. This classic science fiction tale explores the implications of such power and the struggle to contain it, showcasing the author's popularity among readers of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine.
Set in an opulent resort unlike any other, this book explores the lavish lifestyle and extravagant experiences that define Satellite City. It delves into the lives of its wealthy inhabitants, showcasing the interplay of luxury and excess. Through vivid descriptions, it captures the allure of this unprecedented destination, while also hinting at the underlying tensions and complexities that come with such grandeur. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the nature of wealth and its impact on human relationships in a stunningly unique environment.
In a future where warfare between nations is prohibited, Corporate Wars emerge as mercenaries engage in battles on behalf of powerful corporations to resolve trade conflicts. This unique setting explores the implications of profit-driven warfare and the complexities of global peace, highlighting the moral ambiguities and consequences of prioritizing corporate interests over human lives. As the narrative unfolds, it challenges the reader to consider the true cost of peace in a world where conflict is commodified.
Exploring the complexities of mental health, this book offers a candid look at the author’s personal journey through depression. It combines humor and vulnerability, providing insights into the struggles and triumphs of living with mental illness. Through relatable anecdotes and practical advice, readers are encouraged to confront their own challenges while finding solace in shared experiences. The narrative emphasizes resilience, self-acceptance, and the importance of seeking help, making it a valuable resource for anyone navigating similar battles.
Set in a seemingly perfect future society characterized by peace, abundance, and complete sexual freedom, the narrative explores the underlying fractures of this utopia. Despite the Universal Guaranteed Income provided to all citizens, discontent and hidden issues suggest that the ideal world is not as flawless as it appears. The story delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of a society that prioritizes material comfort over genuine fulfillment.
Set in a future space colony, Lagrangia offers an idyllic yet deceptive environment, where recycled elements masquerade as natural beauty. Amid this utopia, a sinister affliction known as wide syndrome lurks, instilling a sense of claustrophobia and madness among its victims. As the citizens enjoy their seemingly perfect lives, the looming threat of this contagious condition reveals the fragility of their existence and challenges the illusion of paradise.
Set in the U.S.'s first space colony, Island One, the narrative explores the decline of a once-promising symbol of American innovation. As low morale and frequent malfunctions plague the colony, suspicions arise about potential sabotage from various groups, including foreign adversaries and domestic anti-technology activists. The story delves into themes of paranoia and the fragility of progress, raising questions about the true source of the colony's troubles and the future of humanity's ventures in space.
In a transformed 21st Century, warfare has evolved dramatically, with a ban on weapons developed before 1900 leading to an unusual reliance on gliders as the latest secret weapon. The arms race has shifted to a fragile truce between East and West, allowing only localized conflicts between corporations and unions. This new paradigm of warfare challenges traditional notions and raises questions about power dynamics and the nature of conflict in a modern world.
Set in the L-5 colony within the Earth-Moon System, the story follows Private Eye Rex Bader as he investigates threats against the colony's leader. With the promise of a new era of Freedom and Plenty at stake, Bader must uncover the identities of the assassins, who may be linked to various factions, including the Soviets, the Mafia, or environmental activists. The narrative weaves a tense mystery filled with intrigue and danger, where the truth unfolds amidst a backdrop of political and social turmoil.
In a future where society has fragmented, vast mobile "towns" emerge as communities on the move, comprising hundreds or thousands of people. These nomadic groups navigate a hostile and overly structured world, seeking freedom and survival. The narrative explores themes of community, resilience, and the human spirit's adaptability in the face of adversity. Mack Reynolds crafts a vivid portrayal of life on the road, highlighting the challenges and dynamics of living in such an unconventional society.
Exploring the dual paths of the Priest and the Warrior in caste societies, this book delves into how the concept of the Warrior transforms in a modern landscape dominated by television and sedatives. It examines the implications of these changes on identity and societal roles, challenging traditional notions of power and status. Through this lens, the narrative invites readers to reconsider what it means to rise above societal limitations in contemporary culture.
Set against a backdrop of social and political challenges, this short novel explores themes of race and identity. Originally serialized in ANALOG magazine, it delves into the burdens faced by Black individuals in a complex society. The narrative weaves together elements of science fiction and social commentary, reflecting on the struggles and resilience of its characters in a thought-provoking manner.
El Hassan, aspiring ruler of North Africa, finds himself fleeing with only six followers, including a young woman. His ambitions are challenged by the formidable coalition of global powers, including the Reunited Nations and major regional entities like the United States of the Americas and the Soviet Complex. The narrative explores themes of power, ambition, and the struggle against overwhelming odds as El Hassan navigates a world united against his tyrannical dreams.
For some forty years critics of the U.S.S.R. have been desiring, predicting, not to mention praying for, its collapse, says Mack Reynolds in this story's preface. For twenty of these years the author of this story has vaguely wondered what would replace the collapsed Soviet system. A return to Czarism? Oh, come now Capitalism as we know it today in the advanced Western countries? Oh, if he'd only seen , we find ourselves thinking. Still, Reynolds has seen something, and he has a lot to say about it. See for yourself
Definire insolito un romanzo di fantascienza, e raccomandarlo come tale ai lettori, può sembrare il colmo dell'ingenuità e del semplicismo. Eppure è proprio quest'aggettivo, insolito, che conviene prima di ogni altro al lungo e straordinario romanzo che presentiamo in questo numero di Natale: insolito per l'intreccio, d'una semplicità, e nello stesso tempo d'una sapienza unica nel dosaggio e nella progressione dei colpi di scena; insolito per l'acutezza dell'osservazione psicologica, superiore non solo a quella della fantascienza media, ma perfino a quella di uno specialista del «mordente» come Sheckley; insolito per la raffinatezza della scrittura, e per l'incredibile spigliatezza con cui affronta le situazioni «sociologiche» più sbalorditive, traendone effetti di un irresistibile realismo; insolito per un umorismo che, senza nuocere alla drammaticità della narrazione, arriva facilmente e senza parere, a vette di alta letteratura; insolito infine e soprattutto, per una carica fantastica che lo qualifica senz'altro, a nostro avviso, come il più nutrito e divertente di tutti i romanzi americani di fantascienza e non di fantascienza, tradotti in Italia quest'anno. Siamo doppiaamente lieti, perciò, di poterlo presentare ai nostri Lettori col nostro «Buon Natale». Copertina di Karel Thole
Als die Städte allmählich unbewohnbar wurden, baute man Demen, große autarke Wohntürme, in die man die Bevölkerung umsiedelte und ihr alle Annehmlichkeiten des modernen Lebens zur Verfügung stellte. Aber irgendwie scheinen die Menschen immer unzufriedenerzu werden. Interessengruppen geifern sich gegenseitig und die Verwaltung an, Randale und Sachbeschädigungen sind an der Tagesordnung. Für Bat Hardin, der für Ordnung zu sorgen hat, wird die Arbeit immer schwieriger. In der lückenlosen Computerüberwachung scheint es rätselhafte Lücken zu geben. Der Mißmut und die Ungeduld der Bürger wachsen. Der Untergrund wird immer mächtiger. Eine neue Schicht von Parasiten, die auf Kosten der Gemeinschaft ein Leben in Saus und Braus führt, hat sich längst etabliert und ist mit der Macht in den Demen verfilzt. Bat Hardin wird klar, daß dies alles nicht von ungefähr kommt. Es stehen handfeste Interessen dahinter. Etwa eine ins Sinnlose aufgeblähte Bauwirtschaft, die um Aufträge bangen muß, wenn nicht jährlich immer mehr Wohntürme, als »gefährlich« eingestuft, von den verunsicherten Bewohnern verlassen und abgerissen werden, damit man neue, »modernere« hochziehen kann. ISBN 3-453-05002-9 Science Fiction Deutsche Erstausgabe
Rex Bader has finally solved the mystery of who is trying to kill the Director of the first L-5 space colony. The Mafia? The KGB? Anti-Space fanatics? all three. The question now is can Rex continue to protect the Director against his many enemies. If he can't the history of man in space may be short indeed.
THE GALACTIC MEDAL OF HONOR was the most important, the most coveted award of all time. It was given only to a handful of the bravest and most self-sacraficing of those defending earth from the mysterious alien invaders that had appeared fifty years before. It was almost always given posthumously. The Bearer of this medal became the idol of all mankind, would never want for any necessity or luxury -- would never want for anything. Everyone on Earth sought that medal....One man was going to cheat to win it -- and live to regret it. (Above text appears on the back cover)
It is the far future. Earth is a beautifully planned, efficiently run and happily united. But still it is a world with problems- people have become so lazy, so self-satisfied, that human progress has all but ceased. Addicts of the newly-developed "programmed dreams" are increasing at an enormous rate. Only a few individuals realize that the human race is destroying itself. This book is about what those few people do.
Contents: Down the River (1950) Come In, Spaceport (1974) Compounded Interest (1956) The Business, as Usual (1952) Freedom (1961) Revolution (1960) Burnt Toast (1955) Your Soul Comes C.O.D. (1952) Good Indian (1962) No Return from Elba (1953) Pacifist (1964) Subversive (1962) Earthlings Go Home! (1962) Albatross (1955) The Enemy Within (1967) Survivor (1966) Fad (1965) Spaceman on a Spree (1963) The Adventure of the Extraterrestrial (1965) Utopian (1970) Prone (1954) Second Advent (1974)
They put him into a hypnotic trance in a sealed room to cure him. Then the house burnt down and he was forgotten....Until he awoke forty years later and could not-dared not-believe what he saw.
"Notruf aus dem All" ist der große Klassiker unter den Star-Trek-Romanen - der allererste Roman zur Serie überhaupt ist in den USA seit 30 Jahren vergriffen und gilt auch bei deutschen Fans als heiß begehrtes und teuer gehandeltes Sammlerstück.
