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No Charge for Alterations
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023169080
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the humorous side of space colonization in Horace Leonard Gold's No Charge for Alterations, a collection of satirical science fiction short stories. Gold, a master of the genre, uses wit and clever observation to explore the challenges and absurdities of life among the stars.
This volume offers a unique perspective on space exploration, foregoing grand battles and galactic empires for the everyday realities of colonists trying to make a life beyond Earth. From the mundane to the bizarre, Gold's stories use the backdrop of future settlements to gently poke fun at human nature. If you enjoy science fiction that blends insightful social commentary with laugh-out-loud moments, No Charge for Alterations is a must-read. Discover why Gold's work remains relevant and entertaining, offering a timeless look at ourselves through the lens of space and technology. This meticulously prepared print edition restores the original text for your enjoyment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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