#5 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. "Science fiction has only produced a few works of actual genius, and this is one of them"-Joe Haldeman"Bester at the peak of his powers is, quite simply, unbeatable" -James LovegroveMarooned in outer space after an attack on his ship, Nomad, Gulliver Foyle lives to obsessively pursue the crew of a rescue vessel that had intended to leave him to die.When it comes to pop ...

#4 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written.“One of the all-time classics of science fiction.”—Isaac Asimov“Bester's two superb books have stood the test of time. For nearly sixty years they’ve held their place on everybody’s list of the ten greatest sf novels” —Robert SilverbergIn a world policed by telepaths, Ben Reich plans to commit a crime that hasn’t been heard of in 70 years: murder. That’s the only option ...

Marooned in outer space after an attack on his ship, Nomad, Gulliver Foyle lives to obsessively pursue the crew of a rescue vessel that had intended to leave him to die.When it comes to pop culture, Alfred Bester (1913–1987) is something of an unsung hero. He wrote radio scripts, screenplays, and comic books (in which capacity he created the original Green Lantern Oath). But Bester is best known for his science fiction novels, and The Stars My Destination may be h...

Take two parts of Beelzebub, two of Israfel, one of Monte Cristo, one of Cyrano, mix violently, season with mystery and you have Mr. Solon Aquila. He is tall, gaunt, sprightly in manner, bitter in expression, and when he laughs his dark eyes turn into wounds. His occupation is unknown. He is wealthy without visible means of support. He is seen everywhere and understood nowhere.

In a world policed by telepaths, Ben Reich plans to commit a crime that hasn't been heard of in seventy years: murder. That's the only option left for Reich, whose company is losing a ten-year death struggle with rival D'Courtney Enterprises. Terrorized in his dreams by The Man With No Face and driven to the edge after D'Courtney refuses a merger offer, Reich murders his rival and bribes a high-ranking telepath to help him cover his tracks. But while police prefect Lincoln Powell knows Rei...

"Dazzlement and enchantment are Bester's methods. His stories never stand still a moment."—Damon Knight, author of Why Do BirdsAlfred Bester took science fiction into hyperdrive, endowing it with a wit, speed, and narrative inventiveness that have inspired two generations of writers. And nowhere is Bester funnier, speedier, or more audacious than in these seventeen short stories—two of them previously unpublished—that have now been brought together in a single volume for t...

Band 4 der Millennium SF Masterworks-Reihe, einer Sammlung der besten Science-Fiction-Werke aller Zeiten."Einer der absoluten Klassiker der Science-Fiction." – Isaac Asimov"Besters zwei hervorragende Bücher haben die Zeit überdauert. Seit fast sechzig Jahren stehen sie auf jeder Liste der zehn besten Science-Fiction-Romane." – Robert SilverbergIn einer Welt, die von Telepathen überwacht wird, plant Ben Reich ein Verbrechen, das seit 70 Jahren nicht mehr vorgekommen ...

Alfred Bester, acclaimed master of speculative fiction, captivates listeners with Who He, a thrilling and inventive exploration of identity, memory, and the human psyche. This audiobook plunges the audience into a world where reality and perception blur, and where the question of “Who he really is” becomes a tense, compelling puzzle that keeps listeners on edge.In classic Bester fashion, the narrative combines psychological depth with science ficti...

#4 nella serie Millennium SF Masterworks, una raccolta delle migliori opere di fantascienza mai scritte."Uno dei classici intramontabili della fantascienza." - Isaac Asimov"I due superbi libri di Bester hanno superato la prova del tempo. Per quasi sessant'anni hanno mantenuto il loro posto nella lista dei dieci migliori romanzi di fantascienza di tutti i tempi." - Robert SilverbergIn un mondo sorvegliato da telepati, Ben Reich progetta di commettere un crimine che n...

Quatrième volume de la collection Millennium SF Masterworks, qui rassemble les plus grandes œuvres de science-fiction jamais écrites.« L'un des classiques incontestés de la science-fiction. »— Isaac Asimov« Les deux romans magnifiques de Bester ont résisté à l'épreuve du temps. Depuis près de soixante ans, ils figurent parmi les dix meilleurs romans de science-fiction. »— Robert SilverbergDans un monde sous surveillance constante des télépathes, Ben Re...

Discover the remarkable anthology "The Unseen Blushers & The Push Of A Finger" by Alfred Bester, a collection that masterfully blends science fiction with thought-provoking narratives. In "The Unseen Blushers," Bester takes readers into the colorful world of pulp fiction writers who gather in a dimly lit restaurant, spinning tales for a cent a word while dreaming of literary fame. With the arrival of a mysterious newcomer and his peculiar gadget, the story delves into time travel and the q...

Who He? by Alfred Bester (also published as *The Rat Race*) is a razor-sharp psychological novel that dives into the chaotic world of postwar television, fame, and paranoia. Known for his inventive storytelling and brilliant character studies, Bester crafts a gripping, darkly humorous tale of a successful TV writer whose world begins to unravel under the pressures of modern celebrity and hidden guilt.The story follows a talented but tormented man c...