Neil Ronald Jones was an American author who made groundbreaking contributions to science fiction. His narratives pioneered concepts such as cyborg and robotic characters, and importantly, inspired the modern notion of cryonics. Jones's style was characterized by the creation of expansive "future histories," exploring the long-term implications of technological advancement and human immortality. His iconic character, Professor Jameson, the last Earthman rendered immortal through the technology of machine beings, became a focal point for explorations of identity and existence in the vastness of space.
Set against the backdrop of Venus, this classical work has played a significant role in human history. Alpha Editions has revitalized it for contemporary readers by reformatting and retyping the text, ensuring clarity and readability. This effort aims to preserve the book's legacy for both present and future generations, making it an accessible piece of literature without the drawbacks of scanned copies.
Set against the backdrop of ancient mammoths preserved in Siberian ice, the story follows a hero-scientist who, facing his own mortality, devises an ingenious method for preserving his body. The narrative explores the intense cold of space and its extraordinary ability to maintain the dead, leading to unexpected results that exceed his original intentions. Through clever storytelling, the book delves into themes of life, death, and the quest for immortality, revealing the fascinating intersection of science and ambition.
world of no returnWhen the star-traveling machine men of Zor discovered the twin-world system of Dlasitap, they thought it only a curious astronomical phenomenon. But when they landed on one of those planets, they discovered a world ruled by harsh tyranny, and encountered the rightful leader of these two worlds, who was now confined in exile.The Zoromes' fight to overthrow the double-planet usurpers is an exciting tale of action and boundless imagination that ranks with the best of the famous Professor Jameson series. Contains "Twin Worlds", "On the Planet Fragment", and "The Music-Monsters".