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John W. Campbell

    8. jún 1910 – 11. júl 1971

    John Wood Campbell Jr. je považovaný za kľúčovú postavu americkej science fiction. Ako šéfredaktor časopisu Astounding Science Fiction, neskôr Analog Science Fiction and Fact, od konca roku 1937 až do svojej smrti, je všeobecne uznávaný za formovanie tzv. Zlatého veku science fiction. Campbell sám písal ako autor dobrodružné vesmírne opery pod vlastným menom a náladovejšie, menej pulpové príbehy pod pseudonymom Don A. Stuart. Po prevzatí redakcie Astounding s písaním beletrie prestal.

    John W. Campbell
    Conquest of the Planets & The Man Who Annexed the Moon
    Past, Space, and Self
    Islands of Space
    Frozen hell
    Poutník 4
    Poutník 3
    • Poutník 3

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania
      4,6(26)Ohodnotiť

      Jedná se o sešitovou řadu Poutník, v tomto případě třetí číslo této řady, jež obsahuje povídky Věc od J. W. Campbella a Gwahlurův poklad od R. E. Howarda.

      Poutník 3
    • Poutník 4

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania
      4,3(12)Ohodnotiť

      Čtvrté číslo Poutníka se skládá ze tří povídek: první dvě vzešly z pera Roberta Ervina Howarda a setkáme se v nich opět s hrdinou Conanem. Autorem třetí povídky je John W. Campbell Jr., redakce zde dostala svolení k jejímu vydání ze strany správců autorovy pozůstalosti.

      Poutník 4
    • FROZEN HELL is an alternate version of John W. Campbell's classic novella, "Who Goes There?" (filmed as The Thing). Recently discovered among Campbell's papers, this version adds an astounding 45 pages to the story. Includes a Preface by Alec Nevala-Lee, an Introduction by Robert Silverberg, and artwork by Bob Eggleton.

      Frozen hell
    • Islands of Space

      • 160 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      The trio of scientist-explorers, Arcot, Wade and Morey, voyage to the outer reaches of the universe. Their trip culminates in a space battle of epic proportions!

      Islands of Space
    • Past, Space, and Self

      • 286 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      John Campbell shows that the general structural features of human thought can be seen as having their source in the distinctive ways in which we think about space and time.

      Past, Space, and Self
    • The Man Who Annexed the Moon: When Professor Banning should wants to expand his knowledge of outer space and the solar system, he becomes interested in the moon and enlists two assistants. Together they built a rocket ship designed to take them into space.

      Conquest of the Planets & The Man Who Annexed the Moon
    • The Black Star Passes

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Set in a fantastical world, the story follows a sky pirate who wields advanced weaponry of his own design. As he navigates treacherous skies, he faces formidable foes and unravels a web of intrigue. Themes of innovation and rebellion are woven throughout, highlighting the pirate's quest for freedom and adventure. The narrative promises thrilling aerial battles and a rich exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power in a vibrant, steampunk-inspired setting.

      The Black Star Passes
    • Set a million light-years from Earth, the story unfolds aboard a solitary experimental spaceship surrounded by an array of mysterious starships. This fleet is propelled into the uncharted depths of space, driven by a groundbreaking concept in space mechanics. The narrative explores themes of exploration, innovation, and the unknown, as characters navigate the challenges and wonders of a vast, uncharted universe.

      The Mightiest Machine
    • The Essential

      • 112 stránok
      • 4 hodiny čítania
      3,6(19)Ohodnotiť

      Tells how Bosch became rich selling his paintings, used grotesque symbols to tell Bible stories, turned the multipaneled forms of his painting into popular entertainment, and became the forerunner of the 20th-century Surrealists.

      The Essential
    • Arcot, Morey & Wade

      the Complete, Classic Space Opera Series-The Black Star Passes, Islands of Space, Invaders from the Infinite

      • 476 stránok
      • 17 hodin čítania
      3,2(10)Ohodnotiť

      Set in the twenty-second century, this collection features a trio of brilliant scientists—Arcot, Morey, and Wade—who confront interplanetary wars and alien threats. The stories, including "The Black Star Passes," "Islands in Space," and "Invaders from the Infinite," are celebrated for their hard science fiction approach, grounded in the scientific understanding of their time. Known for their fast-paced action and adventure, these tales showcase the dynamic teamwork of the protagonists as they tackle formidable challenges in a richly imagined universe.

      Arcot, Morey & Wade