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2016

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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott.Written pseudonymously as "A Square", the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to comment on the hierarchy of Victorian culture, but the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions.This masterpiece of science (and mathematical) fiction is a delightfully unique and highly entertaining satire that has charmed reader...

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Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales

The War of the Worlds, Anthem, Space Viking, The Conquest of America…

2023

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e-artnow presents to you this unique SF collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. E. M. Forster: The Machine Stops Richard Jefferies: After London Richard Stockham: Perchance to Dream Irving E. Cox: The Guardians Philip F. Nowlan: Armageddon–2419 A.D… George Griffith: The Angel of the Revolution… Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Edward E. Hale: The Brick Moon Stanley G. Weinbaum: A Marti...

The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics

Exploring the Boundless Universe of Timeless Adventures

2023

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The Ultimate SF Collection: 150 Classics offers a sweeping survey of speculative fiction's evolution, presenting a diverse array of stories that collectively explore the limitless possibilities of science, technology, and human imagination. This anthology spans the genre's birth to its golden age, showcasing a rich tapestry of styles ranging from pioneering science fiction to visionary utopias and dystopias. Works within this collection captivate with their exploration of societal norms, e...

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SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection

Dystopian Futures and Intergalactic Adventures: A Classic Sci-Fi Anthology

2018

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e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted SF collection, jam-packed with the dystopian worlds, intergalactic action-adventures, and the greatest Sci-Fi classics: E. M. Forster: The Machine Stops Richard Jefferies: After London Richard Stockham: Perchance to Dream Irving E. Cox: The Guardians Philip F. Nowlan: Armageddon–2419 A.D… George Griffith: The Angel of the Revolution… Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Edward E. Hale: The Brick Mo...

Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales

The War of the Worlds, Anthem, Space Viking, The Conquest of America…

2018

EN

The 'Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic Tales' offers an expansive and dazzling panorama of science fiction literature, traversing an array of distinct literary styles and epochs. From the abyssal depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of space, these stories explore the profundities of human experience and the vast expanse of the imaginable. The collection showcases a remarkable diversity in storytelling, ranging from the pioneering scie...

2010

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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 novella by Edwin A. Abbott, still popular among mathematics and computer science students, and considered useful reading for people studying topics such as the concept of other dimensions. As a piece of literature, Flatland is respected for its satire on the social hierarchy of Victorian society. Isaac Asimov, in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, wrote that it is "The best introduction one can find into the manner o...

The Ultimate Sci Fi Collection

Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Post-Apocalyptic Tales: The War of the Worlds, Anthem, Space ... America, A Traveler in Time, The Guardians…

2020

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The Ultimate Sci Fi Collection brings together over 50 of the greatest science fiction masterpieces ever written! Featuring: JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, by Jules Verne TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, by Jules Verne THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, by Jules Verne FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, by Jules Verne AROUND THE MOON, by Jules Verne OFF ON A COMET, by Jules Verne DOCTOR OX'S EXPERIMENT, by Jules Verne THE STEAM HOUSE, by Jules Verne IN THE YEAR 2889, by Jules Verne THE TIME MACHINE...

33 Masterpieces of Philosophy and Science to Read Before You Die (Illustrated)

Utopia, The Meditations, The Art of War, The Kama Sutra, Candide

2021

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We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, phil...

The Science Fiction Collection. 15+ Sci-Fi Books

Ray Bradbury The Monster Maker, Rocket Summer, Isaac Asimov Youth, E.M. Forster Machine Stops, G. Orwell 1984 and others

2021

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Contents:Ray Bradbury A Little JourneyRay Bradbury Zero HourRay Bradbury Morgue ShipRay Bradbury Lazarus Come ForthRay Bradbury Jonah of the Jove-RunRay Bradbury Defense MechRay Bradbury Rocket SummerRay Bradbury The Monster MakerRay Bradbury Asleep in ArmageddonIsaac Asimov YouthE.M. Forster The Machine StopsGeorge Orwell Nineteen Eighty-FourRobert Louis Stevenson The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and ...

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Flatland

A Romance of Many Dimensions

2020

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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott, first published in 1884 by Seeley & Co. of London. Written pseudonymously by "A Square", the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to comment on the hierarchy of Victorian culture, but the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions.

also available as audiobook

The Greatest Classics of Science Fiction (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Dystopian Dreams and Timeless Tales: A Journey Through Classic Sci-Fi

2018

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The Greatest Classics of Science Fiction gathers foundational works that chart the genre's emergence from Gothic speculation, scientific romance, adventure narrative, satire, utopia, and dystopia. Its range extends from created life, voyages beyond known worlds, and invisible or altered bodies to future societies, cosmic terror, and philosophical allegory. Read together, these texts reveal science fiction as a restless literary laboratory, where technological wonder confronts ethical uncer...

2019

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The Ultimate Sci Fi Collection brings together over 50 of the greatest science fiction masterpieces ever written!Featuring:JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, by Jules VerneTWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, by Jules VerneTHE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, by Jules VerneFROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, by Jules VerneAROUND THE MOON, by Jules VerneOFF ON A COMET, by Jules VerneDOCTOR OX’S EXPERIMENT, by Jules VerneTHE STEAM HOUSE, by Jules...