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The Resurrection of Jimber Jaw

The Resurrection of Jimber Jaw

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Paperback

Science Fiction

ISBN10: 9374122332
ISBN13: 9789374122334
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 3 2026
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hulking figure, chipped from the Siberian ice and thrust into the roaring chaos of the 1930s, becomes both marvel and misfit-a prehistoric man in modern times, wrestling not only in the ring but with the absurdities of a world he cannot fathom. When an audacious experiment in cryogenic revival brings a Stone Age soul face-to-face with jazz-age Hollywood, the result is a riotous, poignant journey through lost love, fame, and the eternal ache for belonging. This is the story of a caveman's adaptation, where the ancient and the contemporary collide in a spectacle both humorous and deeply human. First published in 1937, this science fiction tale brims with the adventure fantasy narrative and sly wit that made its creator a legend. The narrative's blend of experimental cryogenic revival and professional wrestling sensation is as fresh now as it was daring then, casting a sharp light on the follies and fascinations of modernity. The story's time-displaced man, bewildered by the glamour and excess of Hollywood, offers a satirical lens on contemporary life, while his search for a lost love across eras tugs at the universal longing that bridges past and present. Its unique blend of humorous prehistoric fiction and speculative imagination has ensured its place as a classic, beloved by aficionados of adventure and collectors of literary rarities alike. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations with meticulous care, preserving every nuance of its original style and wit. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, capturing the spirit of a bygone era while speaking to the timeless questions of identity, adaptation, and the enduring human heart.

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