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John W. Campbell

    8 juni 1910 – 11 juli 1971

    John Wood Campbell Jr. wordt beschouwd als een bepalende kracht in de Amerikaanse sciencefiction. Als redacteur van Astounding Science Fiction wordt hij gecrediteerd voor het vormgeven van het Gouden Tijdperk van het genre. Campbells eigen schrijfwerk omvatte super-science space opera onder zijn naam en sfeervollere, minder pulp-gerichte verhalen als Don A. Stuart. Hij stopte met het schrijven van fictie nadat hij de redactie van Astounding op zich nam.

    John W. Campbell
    The Essential
    The Mightiest Machine
    The Black Star Passes
    Conquest of the Planets & The Man Who Annexed the Moon
    Past, Space, and Self
    Islands of Space
    • Islands of Space

      • 160bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen
      3,0(1)Tarief

      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

      • 286bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen
      3,8(5)Tarief

      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

      • 224bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      3,0(2)Tarief

      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

      • 112bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen
      3,6(19)Tarief

      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
    • 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
    • Arcot, Morey & Wade

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

      • 476bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen
      3,2(10)Tarief

      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
    • The Thing

      • 196bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      3,3(11)Tarief

      It fell from the sky and lay buried in ice for 100,000 years. Soon it will be free... TWELVE MEN Trapped in the Antarctic. ELEVEN Discover the intruder. TEN Battle the alien force. NINE Agonise for the answer. EIGHT Desperate to be spared. SEVEN Consumed one by one. SIX...FIVE...FOUR...THREE... They will all die. Unless something, anything stops... THE THING ----------------------------- Novelization by American author Alan Dean Foster of screenplay to the 1982 Hollywood film "The Thing" directed by John Carpenter and written by Bill Lancaster, based on the short story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell, Jr.

      The Thing
    • Invaders from the Infinite

      • 242bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,2(119)Tarief

      Set in 2129, the story follows scientists Arcot, Wade, and Morey as they aid a doglike alien race in defending their solar system from a looming threat. Their adventure spans across various solar systems, showcasing their unique ability to construct battle spacecraft from pure matter using the power of their minds. This blend of science fiction and imaginative technology explores themes of collaboration and ingenuity in the face of danger.

      Invaders from the Infinite