Robert A. Heinlein Livres
Robert Heinlein était un auteur américain célébré comme l'un des écrivains de science-fiction les plus influents et populaires. Ses œuvres, souvent classées comme de la 'science-fiction dure', ont établi une norme élevée en matière de plausibilité scientifique et d'ingénierie, élevant la qualité littéraire du genre. Il a été un pionnier pour atteindre des publications grand public, touchant un large public et consolidant son impact durable sur le paysage littéraire.
L'Enfant Tombé Des Étoiles
- 345pages
- 13 heures de lecture
Lummox est un étrange animal de compagnie pour le jeune John Thomas Stuart mème s'il est généralement très docile. D'abord, il a huit pattes, ensuite, il pèse des tonnes et il a l'habitude irrépressible de dévorer les voitures et de grossir encore. Cela fait désordre. Surtout quand ceux de son espèce viennent le chercher et font de John Thomas l'ambassadeur de l'humanité auprès de la Fédération Galactique. Au moment précis où celle-ci s'interroge sur l'opportunité de l'éradication de l'espèce humaine. Un classique de la science-fi ction, souvent désopilant, qui a conquis tous les publics, par l'un des plus fameux auteurs du domaine, Robert Heinlein.
The Door Into Summer
- 310pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Dan Davis was tricked by an unscrupulous business partner and a greedy fiancee into spending thirty years in suspended animation just when he was on the verge of a success beyond his wildest dreams. But when he awoke in the future, he discovered he had the means to travel back in time -- and get his revenge!
This national bestseller marks its first paperback release from a celebrated science fiction author. Renowned for their imaginative storytelling, the book promises a captivating exploration of futuristic themes and complex characters, appealing to both longtime fans and new readers alike.
Time for the Stars
- 186pages
- 7 heures de lecture
With over-population stretching the resources of Earth, the need to find and colonize other Terra-type planets is becoming crucial to the survival of the human race. But finding these planets is time-consuming and very costly.
Destinies Vol. 2, No. 4
The Paperback Magazine of Science Fiction and Speculative Fact, Fall 1980
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Short stories.
It is told through the eyes of Starship Trooper Johnny Rico, from his idealistic enlistment in the infantry of the future, through his rigorous training to the command of his own platoon of infantrymen. His destiny is a galactic war of unlimited violence and destruction, in which he and his fellow troopers scour the metal-strewn emptiness of space to hunt down a terrifying enemy - an insect life form which threatens the very future of mankind.
The wit and wisdom of the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers is collected in this volume that offers Heinlein fans a guided tour through the thoughts and insights of one of the most influential writers in American literature (New York Times Book Review). Original.
Red Planet
- 172pages
- 7 heures de lecture
A colony of earthmen, struggling to survive on Mars, battle against the humans who plan to exploit the planet's native life forms
