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This collection features 20 short, odd stories that delve into fantasy, horror, and dark speculations, presenting shivery and grotesque visions of the future. In "Judas Fish," a man indulges in a rare delicacy—a giant squid—and merges with its advanced communal intelligence. "Woman's Rib" introduces a perfect lover, meticulously crafted by his creator. "The Bomb in the Bathtub" tells of a stubborn nuke with a flair for gambling and singing, while "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" reveals the extraordinary bond between a rescuer and a woman whose life diminishes with each act of love. "Mortality" explores the life of a feared monster, whose intelligence sustains those who confine him. The anthology includes an introduction by Theodore Sturgeon and features a variety of stories spanning from 1955 to 1975, showcasing the imaginative prowess of Thomas N. Scortia. The collection invites readers to engage with its unique narratives, each offering a blend of unsettling themes and thought-provoking concepts.
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Caution! Inflammable!, Thomas N. Scortia, Theodore Sturgeon
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1976
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- Titolo
- Caution! Inflammable!
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Editore
- Bantam
- Pubblicato
- 1976
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 270
- ISBN10
- 0553025805
- ISBN13
- 9780553025804
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 3 su 5
- Descrizione
- This collection features 20 short, odd stories that delve into fantasy, horror, and dark speculations, presenting shivery and grotesque visions of the future. In "Judas Fish," a man indulges in a rare delicacy—a giant squid—and merges with its advanced communal intelligence. "Woman's Rib" introduces a perfect lover, meticulously crafted by his creator. "The Bomb in the Bathtub" tells of a stubborn nuke with a flair for gambling and singing, while "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" reveals the extraordinary bond between a rescuer and a woman whose life diminishes with each act of love. "Mortality" explores the life of a feared monster, whose intelligence sustains those who confine him. The anthology includes an introduction by Theodore Sturgeon and features a variety of stories spanning from 1955 to 1975, showcasing the imaginative prowess of Thomas N. Scortia. The collection invites readers to engage with its unique narratives, each offering a blend of unsettling themes and thought-provoking concepts.