The Reproductive System
- 222 pages
- 8 hours of reading
John Sladek Books
December 15, 1937 – March 10, 2000
John Sladek was an American science fiction author, known for his satirical and surreal novels. His works explore dark themes with a unique brand of humor and biting irony. Sladek masterfully wields language to disrupt conventional notions and question societal norms. His writing is often described as provocative and stunningly original.
Contents:The Secret of the Old Custard (1966)The Poets of Millgrove, Iowa (1966)The Best-Seller (1966)Is There Death on Other Planets? (1966)The Happy Breed (1967)The Singular Visitor from Not-Yet (1968)The Short, Happy Wife of Mansard Eliot (1971)The Momster (1969)1937 A.D.! (1967)The Transcendental Sandwich (1973)The Steam-Driven Boy (1972)Elephant with Wooden Leg (1975)The Locked Room (1972)The Face (1974)The Bright Side (1975)Getting There Is (n-1/n)th the Fun (1975)Mr. and Ms. America (1975)The Paradise Problem (1975)Empty Promise (1975)What Changed Doyster's Mind (1975)Assessment (1975)Handout (1975)Pax Gurney (1975)Art News (1975)A Fable (1975)Utopia: A Financial Report (1975)Luck (1975)Utopiary (1975)A Picnic (1975)Space Shoes of the Gods (1974)The Purloined Butter...*dg*r *ll*n P** (1972)Pemberlеy's Start-Afresh Calliope or, The New Proteus...H. G. W*lls (1971)Ralph 4F...H*g* G*rnsb*ck (Hugogre N. Backs) (1973)Engineer to the Gods...R*b*rt H**nl**n (Hitler I. E. Bonner) (1972)Broot Force...*s**c *s*m*v (Iclick As-I-Move) (1972)Joy Ride...R*y Br*db*ry (Barry DuBray) (1972)The Moon Is Sixpence...*rth*r C. Cl*rk* (Carl Truhacker) (1981)Solar Shoe-Salesman...Ph*l*p K. D*ck (Chipdip K. Kill) (1973)One Damned Thing after Another...C*rdw**n*r Sm*th (A Co-ordainer's Myth) (1973)The Sublimation World...J. G. B*ll*rd (J. G. B-) (1968)
This compilation features 60 previously uncollected short stories by John Sladek, showcasing his unique voice and creativity. Alongside the stories, readers will find a selection of poems, playlets, essays, and collaborative works with Thomas Disch, highlighting Sladek's versatility as a writer. The collection offers a rich exploration of his imaginative narratives and thought-provoking themes, making it a valuable addition for both fans and newcomers to his work.
Invisible Green
- 186 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The murder of three of their members brings together the Unravellers, a group of British detective story addicts bent on solving crimes
Roderick
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The robot, Roderick, who was educated by watching television, is adopted by an elderly couple in Kansas and tries to adjust to American society
Roderick at Random, Or, Further Education of a Young Machine
- 317 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Here is the continuing and uproarious saga of Roderick, a robot and "learning machine" growing up in an America in the near future. The mild-mannered robot is confronted with an ever-widening cast of madcap characters who typify the artificial values endemic in modern America
The Complete Roderick
- 624 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Rivals the work of Asimov as SF's keynote statement on Robotics schovat popis
John Sladek ist einer der brillantesten und intelligentesten SF-Autoren der Gegenwart, und er ist einer derwenigen, die witzige und satirische SF schreiben und eine Story \"auf den Punkt\" bringen können. Sie werden Tränen lachen über seine Parodien auf Ray Bradbury, Robert A. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke und Philip K. Dick, und bei einigen Geschichten, wie etwa der Titelgeschichte, »Das Momster«, wird Ihnen das Lachen im Hals steckenbleiben. Also seien Sie gewarnt, bevor Sie in den transzendentalen Sandwich beißen! »John Sladek gehört zu den hervorragendsten Autoren der New Wave und wird oft mit Kurt Vonnegut verglichen.\" RECLAMS SCIENCE FICTION FUHRER
