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The Starcomber: A Positronic Book
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781515426103
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alfred Bester's early science fiction tale explores the dangers and possibilities of human exploration beyond the limits of Earth.
In The Starcomber, Alfred Bester presents a dramatic vision of humanity reaching outward into the vastness of space in search of knowledge and opportunity. As explorers venture into unfamiliar regions of the cosmos, they confront not only the physical dangers of the unknown but also the psychological challenges of leaving the familiar world behind.
Through vivid imagination and energetic storytelling, Bester examines the courage and curiosity that drive humanity to explore the universe. The story reflects the early twentieth-century fascination with space travel and scientific discovery that would later define much of modern science fiction.
First published in the early years of Bester's career, The Starcomber reveals the creative instincts that would later make him one of the most influential writers in science fiction. His work helped shape the genre's exploration of technology, human potential, and the mysteries of the cosmos.
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