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The Demolished Man

In this novel, a telepathic detective investigates a murder case, leading to a profound examination of the nature of free will and the potential dangers of mind control. more

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Alfred Bester
Alfred Bester

Alfred Bester, born on December 18, 1913, in New York, and died on September 30, 1987, was an influential American science fiction author known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical insights. more

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“The appeal of science fiction has always been its iconoclasm . . . But in order to be an iconoclast, an author must be more than merely aware of the idol he wishes to destroy. He must be intimate with it and understand it in all its aspects. This means that he must have devoted serious thought to it, and have beliefs of his own which will stand up in the place of the broken idol. In other words, any child can complain, but it takes an adult to clash with accepted beliefs . . . an adult with ideas.”

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