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Set against the backdrop of World War II in the Pacific Rim, the story intertwines the life of Syms Thorley, a B-movie actor, with the playful yet poignant themes of monster movies and the nuclear era. This original satire captures the chaos of war while offering a humorous take on the era's cinematic culture, reflecting on both destruction and entertainment in a unique blend of history and parody.
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Shambling Towards Hiroshima, James Morrow
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Shambling Towards Hiroshima
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Morrow
- Publisher
- Tachyon Publications
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 170
- ISBN13
- 9781892391841
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy, Alternative history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II in the Pacific Rim, the story intertwines the life of Syms Thorley, a B-movie actor, with the playful yet poignant themes of monster movies and the nuclear era. This original satire captures the chaos of war while offering a humorous take on the era's cinematic culture, reflecting on both destruction and entertainment in a unique blend of history and parody.