The Immortals
James Gunn
James Gunn’s masterpiece
about a human fountain of youth collects the author’s classic short
stories that ran in elite science-fiction magazines throughout the
1950s. New material accompanies this updated edition, including an
introduction from renowned science-fiction writer Greg Bear, a preface
from Gunn himself, and “Elixer,” Gunn’s short story that introduced Dr.
Pearce to another Immortal.
What is the price for immortality?
For nomad Marshall Cartwright, the price is knowing that he will never
grow old. That he will never contract a disease, an infection, or even a
cold. That because he will never die, he must surrender the right to
live.
For Dr. Russell Pearce, the price is eternal suspicion. He
appreciates what synthesizing the elixir vitae from the Immortal’s
genetic makeup could mean for humankind. He also fears what will happen
should Cartwright’s miraculous blood fall into the wrong hands.
For the wealthy and powerful, no price is too great. Immortality is now a
fact rather than a dream. But the only way to achieve it is to own it
exclusively. And that means hunting down and caging the elusive
Cartwright, or one of his offspring.
about a human fountain of youth collects the author’s classic short
stories that ran in elite science-fiction magazines throughout the
1950s. New material accompanies this updated edition, including an
introduction from renowned science-fiction writer Greg Bear, a preface
from Gunn himself, and “Elixer,” Gunn’s short story that introduced Dr.
Pearce to another Immortal.
What is the price for immortality?
For nomad Marshall Cartwright, the price is knowing that he will never
grow old. That he will never contract a disease, an infection, or even a
cold. That because he will never die, he must surrender the right to
live.
For Dr. Russell Pearce, the price is eternal suspicion. He
appreciates what synthesizing the elixir vitae from the Immortal’s
genetic makeup could mean for humankind. He also fears what will happen
should Cartwright’s miraculous blood fall into the wrong hands.
For the wealthy and powerful, no price is too great. Immortality is now a
fact rather than a dream. But the only way to achieve it is to own it
exclusively. And that means hunting down and caging the elusive
Cartwright, or one of his offspring.
- Introduction (The Immortals) • (2004) • essay by
Greg Bear
Preface (The Immortals) • (2004) • essay by
James E. Gunn
[as by James Gunn]
New Blood • [Dr. Russell Pearce] • (1955) • novelette by
James E. Gunn
Donor • [Dr. Russell Pearce] • (1960) • novelette by
James E. Gunn
Elixir • [Dr. Russell Pearce] • (2004) • novelette by
James E. Gunn
Medic • [Dr. Russell Pearce] • (1957) • novelette by
James E. Gunn
(variant of Not So Great an Enemy)
Immortal • [Dr. Russell Pearce] • (1958) • novelette by
James E. Gunn
(variant of The Immortals)
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Année:
2014
Edition:
ebook
Editeur::
Gallery Books
Langue:
english
Pages:
320
ISBN 10:
1501110233
ISBN 13:
9781501110238
Fichier:
EPUB, 560 KB
IPFS:
,
english, 2014
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