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Alas, Babylon (Perennial Classics)

by Pat Frank

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ISBN13: 9780060741877
ISBN10: 0060741872
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A classic tale of the unthinkable--a nuclear holocaust in the United States--Frank's gripping story of survivors in a small Florida town includes a new Foreword by Brin.

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< p> The classic apocalyptic novel that stunned the world.< /p>

Synopsis:

The classic apocalyptic novel that stunned the world.

About the Author

"Pat Frank" was the lifelong nickname adopted by the American writer, newspaperman, and government consultant, who was born Harry Hart Frank (1908-1964), and who is remembered today almost exclusively for his post-apocalyptic novel Alas, Babylon. Before the publication of his first novel Mr. Adam launched his second career as novelist and independent writer, Frank spent many years as a journalist and information handler for several newspapers, agencies, and government bureaus. His fiction and nonfiction books, stories, and articles made good use of his years of experience observing government and military bureaucracy and its malfunctions, and the threat of nuclear proliferation and annihilation. After the success of Alas, Babylon, Frank concentrated on writing for magazines and journals, putting his beliefs and concerns to political use, and advising various government bodies. In 1960 he served as a member of the Democratic National Committee. In 1961, the year in which he received an American Heritage Foundation Award, he was consultant to the National Aeronautics and Space Council. From 1963 through 1964 the Department of Defense made use of Frank's expertise and advice, and this consultancy turned out to be his last response to his country's call. His other books include Mr. Adam and Forbidden Area.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060741877
Foreword:
Brin, David
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Foreword:
Brin, David
Author:
Frank, Pat
Author:
by Pat Frank
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Nuclear warfare
Subject:
Survival skills
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Florida
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Perennial Classics
Publication Date:
July 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
323
Dimensions:
806x532x87 56

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