John Schoenherr was an American illustrator celebrated for his contributions to science fiction and wildlife art. He developed a unique mastery of the scratchboard technique, distinguishing him as a specialized commercial artist. His deep knowledge of zoology informed his vivid depictions of alien creatures, adding a layer of authenticity to his fantastical worlds. Schoenherr's acclaimed work, recognized with a Caldecott Medal, graced numerous books and magazines.
e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited Harry Harrison collection. Contents: - Deathworld - The Stainless Steel Rat - Planet of the Damned - The Repairman - The Misplaced Battleship - The Ethical Engineer - Toy Shop - Arm of the Law - The Velvet Glove - The K-Factor - Navy Day
Deathworld centers on Jason dinAlt, a professional gambler who uses his erratic psionic abilities to tip the odds in his favor. While visiting the planet Cassylia, he is challenged by a man named Kerk Pyrrus (an ambassador of the planet Pyrrus) to turn a large amount of money into an immense sum by gambling at a government-run casino. He succeeds and survives the planetary government's desperate efforts to take back the money. Bothered that he may finally have met someone superior to him, he decides to accompany Kerk to Pyrrus, despite being warned that it is the deadliest world ever colonized by humans.
While running away from home and an unwanted marriage, a thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl becomes lost on the North Slope of Alaska and is befriended by a wolf pack.