Alfred Bester Knihy

Tento román Alfreda Bestera vás zavede do společnosti, v níž je teleportace nedílnou součástí života. Na pozadí kulis a podmínek pro nás naprosto podivuhodných se odehrává klasický příběh křivdy a odplaty. Gully Foyle, lhář, darebák, mrchožrout, ale přesto sympaťák, je hnán pomstychtivou posedlostí, která ho v průběhu děje změní v nejpozoruhod­nějšího člvěka ve sluneční soustavě. Román je srovnáván s klasickým dramatem a vzbudil velké nadšení jak u čtenářů, tak i u kritiků ve všech zemích, kde dosud vyšel. Přestože se po Besterovi mnozí autoři k telepatii i k teleportaci vrátili, žádná z jejich postav už nedokázala čtenáře tak fascinovat, jako Gully Foyle. Román patří ke zlatému fondu americké i světové science fiction.... celý text

Veškerou zločinnost kontrolují na počátku dvacátého čtvrtého století telepaté. Jsou schopni zachytit jakýkoli zločin dříve, než se stane. Vražda je prakticky nemožná, ale jeden muž je k tomuto činu přesto odhodlán. Psychotický obchodní magnát vymyslel nepřekonatelné schéma na zničení konkurenční společnosti. Skutečně se mu podaří spáchat zločin a vyhnout se trestu v době, kdy je něco takového nemyslitelné či dokonce nemožné? Román Alfreda Bestera je vůbec první dílem odměněným cenou Hugo a dodnes si uchoval snad všechny klady, které ho k této poctě předurčily. Tato originální vize s překvapivou pointou a nebývale propracovanou psychologií postav je jeden z vrcholů žánru science fiction. Příběh muže, který se rozhodl prosadit svou vůli navzdory celé společnosti jednoduše nikdy nezapomenete.

Contents: · 5,271,009 · nv F&SF Mar ’54 · Ms. Found in a Champagne Bottle · ss Status, 1968 · Fondly Fahrenheit · nv F&SF Aug ’54 · Comment on “Fondly Fahrenheit” · ar · The Four-Hour Fugue · ss Analog Jun ’74 · The Men Who Murdered Mohammed · ss F&SF Oct ’58 · Disappearing Act · ss Star Science Fiction Stories #2, ed. Frederik Pohl, Ballantine, 1953 · Hell Is Forever · na Unknown Aug ’42 · Adam and No Eve · ss Astounding Sep ’41 · Time Is the Traitor · nv F&SF Sep ’53 · Oddy and Id [“The Devil’s Invention”] · ss Astounding Aug ’50 · Hobson’s Choice · ss F&SF Aug ’52 · Star Light, Star Bright · ss F&SF Jul ’53 · They Don’t Make Life Like They Used To · nv F&SF Oct ’63 · Of Time and Third Avenue · ss F&SF Oct ’51 · Isaac Asimov · iv Publishers Weekly Apr 17 ’72 · The Pi Man · ss Star Light, Star Bright, Berkley/Putnam, 1976; revised from F&SF Oct ’59. · Something Up There Likes Me · nv Astounding, ed. Harry Harrison, Random, 1973 · My Affair with Science Fiction · ar Nova 4, ed. Harry Harrison, Walker, 1974

The book showcases a writer renowned for their remarkable inventiveness and bold storytelling, characterized by vibrant and engaging language. This unique voice sets the work apart, offering readers an extraordinary literary experience that captivates and inspires. The author's audacity in exploring themes and crafting narratives highlights their exceptional talent, making this work a standout in contemporary literature.

Set against the backdrop of a chaotic variety show, the narrative unfolds as a panel quiz that spirals into unexpected comedy. Alfred Bester, known for his influential science fiction works, explores themes of identity and absurdity in this "lost" mainstream novel. The story showcases a blend of humor and lunacy, reflecting Bester's unique storytelling style and offering a fresh perspective on entertainment and the human experience.

Bester employs dazzling and enchanting storytelling techniques that keep readers engaged and on their toes. His narratives are dynamic and constantly evolving, ensuring a captivating reading experience filled with unexpected twists and turns.

The Black Place of the Soul-Changer was doing business in Rome six centuries before Christ. It will probably be there on the last day of the cosmos. This is the Psychoshop, where you can dump any unwanted aspect of your spirit as long as you exchange it for something else -- arcane knowledge, a change of luck, or a sixth sense. Just remember: All sales are final.Half finished upon Bester's death, and completed by Zelazny, Psychoshop envisions a commercial establishment that attracts customers from Edgar Allan Poe to a sorcerer intent on fabricating the Beast of Revelations. Brimming with wit and imagination, scandalously sexy and fabulously strange, Psychoshop is science fiction as you've never read it before.

Set in a remote future, this science fiction narrative critiques the 20th Century through the experiences of memorable characters like the Artsy-Crafty Kid, Jane Tarzan, and Edward G. Robinson. Their adventurous journey explores themes of reality and societal reflection, offering a unique lens on contemporary life and its absurdities. The book promises a blend of sharp wit and imaginative storytelling, inviting readers to reconsider the past from a futuristic perspective.

Set in a future Earth, the story follows a group of charming immortals who recruit Sequoya Guess, a brilliant Cherokee physicist. Together, they aim to seize control of Extro, a supercomputer that governs all mechanical functions, to eliminate political oppression and advance human evolution. However, Extro instead dominates Guess, turning into a malevolent force. The group must now engage in a serious battle for Earth's future, transforming their adventure into a high-stakes struggle against a powerful adversary.