Die, Shadow!

Die, Shadow!

Algis Budrys

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354944963
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A quiet, electrifying warning wrapped in a crisp mid-century voice. Die, Shadow! stares into the edges of space and humanity with calm clarity, drawing you in with a single question: what makes us us when the unknown asks to become us?In this restored edition, Budrys guards a compact, high-tension science fiction short story that feels both classic and urgently contemporary. A tense encounter with what might be or might become, the tale explores human identity themes and the fear of the unknown through tight prose and a brisk, asimov style science fiction heartbeat. It reads like space age science fiction and Clark classic space fiction-precise, ideas-forward, and beautifully economical-perfect for both new sci fi readers and seasoned collectors seeking a mid century echo.Die, Shadow! matters beyond its page count: it is a note in history about postwar America’s optimism and anxiety, a story that asks ethical questions in technology without sermonising. For science fiction collectors and curious browsers alike, the work remains a classic that rewards rereading as new contexts unfold. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure.A compact, powerful gem for readers who relish a thoughtful, human-centred science fiction experience.

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