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The Push of a Finger

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The story is set in a futuristic society where telepathy is a reality, allowing individuals to communicate mind-to-mind. The central character, Eddie, is a telepath who works as a mental detective. His abilities allow him to delve into the thoughts and memories of others, but they also come with significant ethical and emotional challenges.The narrative unfolds as Eddie is called to investigate a ... Read more

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The story is set in a futuristic society where telepathy is a reality, allowing individuals to communicate mind-to-mind. The central character, Eddie, is a telepath who works as a mental detective. His abilities allow him to delve into the thoughts and memories of others, but they also come with significant ethical and emotional challenges.The narrative unfolds as Eddie is called to investigate a
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The Stars My Destination

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#5 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. "Science fiction has only produced a few works of actual genius, and this is one of them"-Joe Haldeman"Bester at the peak of his powers is, quite simply, unbeatable" -James LovegroveMarooned in outer space after an attack on his ship, Nomad, Gulliver Foyle lives to obsessively pursue the crew of a ... Read more

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#5 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. "Science fiction has only produced a few works of actual genius, and this is one of them"-Joe Haldeman"Bester at the peak of his powers is, quite simply, unbeatable" -James LovegroveMarooned in outer space after an attack on his ship, Nomad, Gulliver Foyle lives to obsessively pursue the crew of a
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The Demolished Man

Winner of the First Hugo Award

by Alfred Bester ...

#4 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written.“One of the all-time classics of science fiction.”—Isaac Asimov“Bester's two superb books have stood the test of time. For nearly sixty years they’ve held their place on everybody’s list of the ten greatest sf novels” —Robert SilverbergIn a world policed by telepaths, Ben Reich plans to commit a crime ... Read more

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#4 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written.“One of the all-time classics of science fiction.”—Isaac Asimov“Bester's two superb books have stood the test of time. For nearly sixty years they’ve held their place on everybody’s list of the ten greatest sf novels” —Robert SilverbergIn a world policed by telepaths, Ben Reich plans to commit a crime
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Alfred Bester: The Push of A Finger

—or a careless word, for that matter, can wreck the entire universe. Think not? Well, if it happened this way—

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Science fiction from the 50s by one of the masters, Alfred Bester. Society has committed itself to complete stability. Nothing is allowed to upset this stability, nothing that is not planned and approved and accounted for in advance. Yes, this is hard to imagine but this has produced decades, nay, centuries of predictable prosperity and peace. Even the newspapers have very little to write about. ... Read more

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Science fiction from the 50s by one of the masters, Alfred Bester. Society has committed itself to complete stability. Nothing is allowed to upset this stability, nothing that is not planned and approved and accounted for in advance. Yes, this is hard to imagine but this has produced decades, nay, centuries of predictable prosperity and peace. Even the newspapers have very little to write about.
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Virtual Unrealities

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"Dazzlement and enchantment are Bester's methods. His stories never stand still a moment."—Damon Knight, author of Why Do BirdsAlfred Bester took science fiction into hyperdrive, endowing it with a wit, speed, and narrative inventiveness that have inspired two generations of writers. And nowhere is Bester funnier, speedier, or more audacious than in these seventeen short stories—two of them ... Read more

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"Dazzlement and enchantment are Bester's methods. His stories never stand still a moment."—Damon Knight, author of Why Do BirdsAlfred Bester took science fiction into hyperdrive, endowing it with a wit, speed, and narrative inventiveness that have inspired two generations of writers. And nowhere is Bester funnier, speedier, or more audacious than in these seventeen short stories—two of them
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The Demolished Man

by Alfred Bester ...

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In a world policed by telepaths, Ben Reich plans to commit a crime that hasn't been heard of in seventy years: murder. That's the only option left for Reich, whose company is losing a ten-year death struggle with rival D'Courtney Enterprises. Terrorized in his dreams by The Man With No Face and driven to the edge after D'Courtney refuses a merger offer, Reich murders his rival and bribes a high ... Read more

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In a world policed by telepaths, Ben Reich plans to commit a crime that hasn't been heard of in seventy years: murder. That's the only option left for Reich, whose company is losing a ten-year death struggle with rival D'Courtney Enterprises. Terrorized in his dreams by The Man With No Face and driven to the edge after D'Courtney refuses a merger offer, Reich murders his rival and bribes a high
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The Push of a Finger

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The Push of a Finger—or a careless word, for that matter—can wreck the entire universe. Think not? Well, if it happened this way… ... Read more

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The Push of a Finger—or a careless word, for that matter—can wreck the entire universe. Think not? Well, if it happened this way…
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The Starcomber

by Alfred Bester ...

Take two parts of Beelzebub, two of Israfel, one of Monte Cristo, one of Cyrano, mix violently, season with mystery and you have Mr. Solon Aquila. He is tall, gaunt, sprightly in manner, bitter in expression, and when he laughs his dark eyes turn into wounds. His occupation is unknown. He is wealthy without visible means of support. He is seen everywhere and understood nowhere. ... Read more

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Take two parts of Beelzebub, two of Israfel, one of Monte Cristo, one of Cyrano, mix violently, season with mystery and you have Mr. Solon Aquila. He is tall, gaunt, sprightly in manner, bitter in expression, and when he laughs his dark eyes turn into wounds. His occupation is unknown. He is wealthy without visible means of support. He is seen everywhere and understood nowhere.
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The Stars My Destination

by Alfred Bester ...

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Marooned in outer space after an attack on his ship, Nomad, Gulliver Foyle lives to obsessively pursue the crew of a rescue vessel that had intended to leave him to die.When it comes to pop culture, Alfred Bester (1913–1987) is something of an unsung hero. He wrote radio scripts, screenplays, and comic books (in which capacity he created the original Green Lantern Oath). But Bester is best known ... Read more

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Marooned in outer space after an attack on his ship, Nomad, Gulliver Foyle lives to obsessively pursue the crew of a rescue vessel that had intended to leave him to die.When it comes to pop culture, Alfred Bester (1913–1987) is something of an unsung hero. He wrote radio scripts, screenplays, and comic books (in which capacity he created the original Green Lantern Oath). But Bester is best known
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L'Homme Démoli—Lauréat du premier prix Hugo

by Alfred Bester ...

Quatrième volume de la collection Millennium SF Masterworks, qui rassemble les plus grandes œuvres de science-fiction jamais écrites.« L'un des classiques incontestés de la science-fiction. »— Isaac Asimov« Les deux romans magnifiques de Bester ont résisté à l'épreuve du temps. Depuis près de soixante ans, ils figurent parmi les dix meilleurs romans de science-fiction. »— Robert SilverbergDans un ... Read more

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Quatrième volume de la collection Millennium SF Masterworks, qui rassemble les plus grandes œuvres de science-fiction jamais écrites.« L'un des classiques incontestés de la science-fiction. »— Isaac Asimov« Les deux romans magnifiques de Bester ont résisté à l'épreuve du temps. Depuis près de soixante ans, ils figurent parmi les dix meilleurs romans de science-fiction. »— Robert SilverbergDans un
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El Hombre Demolido—Ganador del primer premio Hugo

by Alfred Bester ...

N.º 4 de la serie Millennium SF Masterworks, una colección de las mejores obras de ciencia ficción jamás escritas."Uno de los clásicos indiscutibles de la ciencia ficción."—Isaac Asimov"Las dos magníficas novelas de Bester han resistido el paso del tiempo. Durante casi sesenta años han mantenido su lugar en la lista de las diez mejores novelas de ciencia ficción."—Robert SilverbergEn un mundo ... Read more

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N.º 4 de la serie Millennium SF Masterworks, una colección de las mejores obras de ciencia ficción jamás escritas."Uno de los clásicos indiscutibles de la ciencia ficción."—Isaac Asimov"Las dos magníficas novelas de Bester han resistido el paso del tiempo. Durante casi sesenta años han mantenido su lugar en la lista de las diez mejores novelas de ciencia ficción."—Robert SilverbergEn un mundo
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"who He?"

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Alfred Bester ...

Alfred Bester's Manhattan is no mere backdrop but a pressure cooker where ambition, neurosis, and hidden violence can erupt at any moment. Through sharp, ironic narration, he turns the city into a frontier of modern survival, then plunges into the glittering machinery of Who He?, a live television variety show whose comedy, money, and egos are balanced on a knife edge. When a disastrous New Year's ... Read more

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Alfred Bester's Manhattan is no mere backdrop but a pressure cooker where ambition, neurosis, and hidden violence can erupt at any moment. Through sharp, ironic narration, he turns the city into a frontier of modern survival, then plunges into the glittering machinery of Who He?, a live television variety show whose comedy, money, and egos are balanced on a knife edge. When a disastrous New Year's
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