{"product_id":"the-humanoids-paperback","title":"The Humanoids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Williamson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the far planet Wing IV, a brilliant scientist creates the humanoids--sleek black androids programmed to serve humanity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut are they perfect servants--or perfect masters? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSlowly the humanoids spread throughout the galaxy, threatening to stifle all human endeavor. Only a hidden group of rebels can stem the humanoid tide...if it's not already too late. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFist published in A\u003ci\u003estounding Science Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e during the magazine's heyday, \u003ci\u003eThe Humanoids\u003c\/i\u003e--sceince fiction grand master Jack Williamson's finest novel--has endured for fifty years as a classic on the theme of natural versus artificial life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso included in this edition is the prelude novelette, With Folded Hands, which was chosen for the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo serve and obey, and guard men from harm on the far planet Wing IV, a brilliant scientist creates the humanoids - sleek black androids programmed to serve humanity. But are they perfect servants - or perfect masters? Slowly the humanoids spread throughout the galaxy, threatening to stifle all human endeavor. Only a hidden group of rebels can stem the humanoid tide ... if it's not already too late. First published in Astounding Science Fiction during the magazine's heyday, The Humanoids - science fiction grand master Jack Williamson's finest novel - has endured for fifty years as a classic on the theme of natural versus artificial life. Also included in this edition is the prelude novelette, \"With Folded Hands\", which was chosen for the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Williamson \u003c\/b\u003epublished his first short story in 1928, and he's been producing entertaining, thought-provoking science fiction ever since. The second person named Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America--the first was Robert A. Heinlein--Williamson has always been in the forefront of the field, being the first to write fiction about genetic engineering (he invented the term), anti-matter, and other cutting-edge science. A renaissance man, Williamson is a master of fantasy and horror as well as science fiction. He lives in Portales, New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 1996\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724320182335,"sku":"9780312852535","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f3e7a74560c092dec9bc39a99d093b51.webp?v=1765102268","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-humanoids-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}