Description
This visionary novel of the twenty-seventh century was written by Hugo Gernsback (1887-1964), founder of the influential magazine Amazing Stories. Marvelously prophetic and creative, Ralph 124C 41+ celebrates technological advances and entrances readers with an exuberant, unforgettable vision of what our world might become. This commemorative edition makes this landmark tale widely available for the first time in decades and features the prized Frank R. Paul illustrations from the rare first edition, a list of inventions and technological devices, and Hugo Gernsback's prefaces to the first and second editions.
A visionary novel of the twenty-seventh century by the "Father of Science Fiction"
About the Author
Jack Williamson is the author of numerous classic novels, including The Humanoids and Three from the Legion. He was recently inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Reviews
"Students of early science fiction will welcome the University of Nebraska Press's series Bison Frontiers of Imagination."-Times Literary Supplement
Book Information
ISBN 9780803270985
Author Hugo Gernsback
Format Paperback
Page Count 322
Imprint Bison Books
Publisher University of Nebraska Press
Series Bison Frontiers of Imagination
Weight(grams) 340g