Научная фантастика
Различные книги в жанре Научная фантастикаThe Island of Dr. Moreau
"The Island of Dr. Moreau" is the story of Edward Prendick, an Englishman who finds himself shipwrecked on an island in the South Seas. On the island he discovers the mad Doctor Moreau and a group of beastly creatures that are the result of the Doctor's experiments. «The Island of Dr. Moreau», which was meant as a commentary on Darwin's theory of evolution, is a most uncanny prediction of the ethical issues raised by the science of genetic engineering in modern times and a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of science when left unchecked.
The Time Machine and The Invisible Man
"The Time Machine", one of the most loved science fiction novels of all time, is H. G. Wells 1895 novel which crafts a vivid and haunting picture of an earth some 800,000 years into the future. The first novel about time travel, «The Time Machine» was written during a period of great technological advancement, the impacts of which were of serious concern to Wells. The author poses the question in the novel; will technology ever go too far? The future world of the 'Eloi', depicted in the novel, warns of the dangerous consequences of unchecked technological advancements. Also included in this edition is another of Wells' most popular works, «The Invisible Man». It is the story of a scientist, Griffen, who discovers a serum that will turn his entire body invisible. The initial excitement over the possibilities quickly dissipates when Griffen, who uses the formula on himself, is unable to turn himself visible again. «The Invisible Man» is a cautionary tale about tampering with the laws of the universe. It is the story of how one scientist's great discovery leads him into a state of madness. Readers will delight in these two cautionary tales about the potential dangers of scientific and technological progress.
The Experiment Station
Is it religious science fiction, fantasy, or a new perspective on life? In an unimportant galaxy, orbiting a minor star, there’s a beautiful blue planet. On that planet there is something so dangerous that it is watched over by the guardians of death. Visitors are closely monitored so that no contamination can spread from that little planet to the rest of the universe. But there’s trouble on this little world, as the guardians of death are using their trust and their authority to advance their own causes, and the very thing they are guarding is growing, reproducing itself, and looking for ways to get away from its place of confinement. Should it be destroyed? Are the guardians to be subjected to fearsome punishment? Or is there something here that can be preserved? More importantly, can it be safely preserved, or is it a threat to the many galaxies and their truly civilized inhabitants? Join Andy Garza in experiencing this fascinating experiment in thought and story.
A Study in Sorcery
In an alternate history in which the Plantagenets still rule in England, France, and the New World, and where the science of magic has displaced the magic of science, Lord Darcy is the official representative of King John IV to investigate murders and other bizarre crimes, and Master Sean O Lochlainn his forensic magician sidekick. An Azteque prince is sacrificed at the top of an abandoned Azteque pyramid in New England, his heart torn from his chest in a fashion discarded hundreds of years earlier. Unless Darcy and Sean can uncover the how and why of the crime, the fragile peace between the Angevin settlers of New England and the Azteque Empire may soon be broken. Another first-class authorized continuation of the magical detective series begun by the late Randall Garrett.
Future Tense Fiction
Future Tense Fiction is a collection of electrifying original stories from a veritable who’s-who of authors working in speculative literature and science fiction today. Featuring Carmen Maria Machado, Emily St. John Mandel, Charlie Jane Anders, Nnedi Okorafor, Paolo Bacigalupi, Madeline Ashby, Mark Oshiro, Meg Elison, Maureen F. McHugh, Deji Bryce Olukotun, Hannu Rajaniemi, Annalee Newitz, Lee Konstantinou, and Mark Stasenko― Future Tense Fiction points the way forward to the fiction of tomorrow. A disease surveillance robot whose social programming gets put to the test. A future in which everyone receives universal basic income―but it’s still not enough. A futuristic sport, in which all the athletes have been chemically and physically enhanced. An A.I. company that manufactures a neural bridge allowing ordinary people to share their memories. Brimming with excitement and exploring new ideas, the stories collected by the editors of Slate’s Future Tense are philosophically ambitious and haunting in their creativity. At times terrifying and heart-wrenching, hilarious and optimistic, this is a collection that ushers in a new age for our world and for the short story. A partnership of Slate, New America, and Arizona State University, Future Tense explores how emerging technologies will change the way we live, in reality and fiction. Future Tense Fiction is a collection of original fiction commissioned by the partnership.
The Military MEGAPACK ®
Hours of great reading await, with tales of war and military adventure by some of the greatest writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Ranging from classics of the Civil War to the World Wars to the future of war – and many other battlefields – here more than 640 pages of military fiction! Included are the complete novel «The Red Badge of Courage,» pulp stories by Arthur J. Burks, Johnston McCulley, Norman A. Daniels; science fiction by randall Garrett, Harry Harrison, Lester Del Rey; classics by Ambrose Bierce, Jules Verne, and Rudyard Kipling; and much, much more. (And don't forget to search for «Wildside Press Megapack» to find all the other great titles in this series.)
Included in this volume:
THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE, by Stephen Crane CAPTAINS VENOMOUS, by Arthur J. Burks A SAHIBS’ WAR, by Rudyard Kipling WHIRLWIND SQUADRON, by Robert W. Nealey THEY DIED IN VAIN, by George Bruce THE BLOCKADE RUNNERS, by Jules Verne IN THE CLUTCH OF THE TURK, by Benge Atlee THE CRIME OF THE BRIGADIER, by Arthur Conan Doyle AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE, by Ambrose Bierce WHISPERING DEATH, by Laurence Donovan A ONE-MAN NAVY, by Eugene Cunningham WHEN A YANK GETS FIGHTING MAD, by Lieut. Jay D. Blaufox A MYSTERY OF HEROISM, by Stephen Crane THE PRIVATE HISTORY OF A CAMPAIGN THAT FAILED, by Mark Twain WITHOUT THE BLUE, by Johnston McCulley PRIVATE WAR, by Norman A. Daniels THE CLOUD WIZARD, by David Goodis KILLER ACE, by David Goodis THE FLY, by Katherine Mansfield THE COLONEL’S IDEAS, by Guy de Maupassant THREE MIRACULOUS SOLDIERS, by Stephen Crane NAVY DAY, by Harry Harrison VICTORY, by Lester del Rey THE DEFENDERS, by Philip K. Dick THE DESTROYERS, by Randall Garrett
And don't forget to search on «megapack» to see other great volumes in this series, covering everything from science fiction to westerns to ghost stories…and everything in between!
The Amphibians
A time traveler voyates half a million years into the future in an attempt to find two previous explorers who have failed to return. What he finds is a world as completely different from ours, as ours is different from when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. He encounters several new intelligent peoples whom he names: «The Amphibians,» «The Killers,» and «The Dwellers.»<P>
THE AMPHIBIANS tied for 7th on the Arkham Survey of «Basic Science Fiction Titles» in 1949. It ranked 28th on the 1952 Astounding All-Time Poll for books. Although clearly influence by H.G. Wells' THE TIME MACHINE, it remains an intriguing and highly imaginative work.<P>
Originally published in 1925. This edition takes its text from the revised 1951 edition.
Поэты должны страдать и гибнуть. Сборник фантастических рассказов
Две антиутопии в стиле классической si-fi, где есть и космос, и флаеры, и внеземные технологии, и любовь, ради которой можно всё пройти или всё разрушить.
Один день чумы
Человечество выжило после covid-19, но на смену ему пришел новый вирус. Что произойдет с людьми за три года, пока смертельно опасная зараза властвует над людьми? Что случится за один день, если будущее покрыто пеленой мрака?
Взгляд сквозь время
Юлия Петрова – журналист, блогер, общественный деятель, автор повестей и рассказов на разных языках. Как признается она сама, писала всегда, сколько себя помнит. От статей в популярных изданиях до серьезных литературных произведений в разных жанрах. Сборник «Взгляд сквозь время» автор представляет читателям под псевдонимом Петерс. В книгу вошли фантастические рассказы, которые можно назвать пробами пера. Юлия изображает будущее человечества с немалой долей иронии, указывая на типичные недостатки человеческой натуры. При этом оперирует простым языком, добавляющим колорита всему происходящему. В сборнике читатель найдет три произведения – «Ставка «наудачу»», «Аукцион», «Игра». Открывает книгу рассказ о том, как человечество, объединившись перед лицом общего инопланетного врага, одерживает победу, но быстро забывает о всеобщей дружбе и вечных ценностях. Мгновенно погрузившись в новый виток междоусобицы, люди не догадываются, с какой угрозой им еще предстоит столкнуться. Читая эти рассказы, невольно задумываешься: а ведь и правда, на что мы тратим бесценные ресурсы – свои собственные и планеты в целом? Неужели те ложные идеалы, к которым мы слепо стремимся всю жизнь, и есть высшая цель? А может, еще есть время пересмотреть приоритеты и избрать другой путь? Пока кто-нибудь не сделал беспроигрышную ставку на планету Земля.