The Stars My Destination#5 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. “Science fiction has only produced a few works of actual genius, and this is one of them.” —Joe Haldeman #5 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. “Science fiction has only produced a few works of actual genius, and this is one of them.” —Joe Haldeman "Bester at the peak of his powers is, quite simply, unbeatable” —James Lovegrove Marooned in outer space after an attack on his ship, Nomad, Gulliver Foyle lives to obsessively pursue the crew of a rescue vessel that had intended to leave him to die. When it comes to pop culture, Alfred Bester (1913-1987) is something of an unsung hero. He wrote radio scripts, screenplays, and comic books (in which capacity he created the original Green Lantern Oath). But Bester is best known for his science-fiction novels, and The Stars My Destination may be his finest creation. With its sly potshotting at corporate skullduggery, The Stars My Destination seems utterly contemporary, and has maintained its status as an underground classic for fifty years. (Bester fans should also note that iBooks has reprinted ReDemolished, which won the very first Hugo Award in 1953.) |
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... smiled his basilisk smile and seated himself behind the enthroned desk while the Jaunte-Watch skirled their pipes and ruffled their drums. Presteign signaled for the audience to begin. The Household Equerry stepped forward with a scroll ...
... smiled his basilisk smile and seated himself behind the enthroned desk while the Jaunte-Watch skirled their pipes and ruffled their drums. Presteign signaled for the audience to begin. The Household Equerry stepped forward with a scroll ...
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... smiled. “That's the Foyle I want. When can you let us have him?” Sheffield scowled at Presteign and then turned on Y'angYeovil. “Who's 'us'?” he demanded. “Central Intelligence.” “Why do you want him?” “Do you make love to a woman ...
... smiled. “That's the Foyle I want. When can you let us have him?” Sheffield scowled at Presteign and then turned on Y'angYeovil. “Who's 'us'?” he demanded. “Central Intelligence.” “Why do you want him?” “Do you make love to a woman ...
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... smile enter the Star Chamber, he knew he was assured of defeat in this encounter. He was no match for the three men ... smiled ironically, and disappeared with a faint Pop! “Presteign!” Bunny exclaimed. “He jaunted. This room isn't ...
... smile enter the Star Chamber, he knew he was assured of defeat in this encounter. He was no match for the three men ... smiled ironically, and disappeared with a faint Pop! “Presteign!” Bunny exclaimed. “He jaunted. This room isn't ...
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... smile. “Standard FFCC Operation of Dagenham Couriers. Fun, fantasy, confusion, catastrophe....We'll need all four hours. Damn! I've disrupted your dolls, Presteign.” The robots were suddenly capering in lunatic fashion as Dagenham's ...
... smile. “Standard FFCC Operation of Dagenham Couriers. Fun, fantasy, confusion, catastrophe....We'll need all four hours. Damn! I've disrupted your dolls, Presteign.” The robots were suddenly capering in lunatic fashion as Dagenham's ...
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