{"title":"Books by Frederik Pohl","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780575094239","title":"Gateway","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the very best must-read SF novels of all time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWealth ... or death. Those were the choices Gateway offered. Humans had discovered this artificial spaceport, full of working interstellar ships left behind by the mysterious, vanished Heechee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir destinations are preprogrammed. They are easy to operate, but impossible to control. Some came back with discoveries which made their intrepid pilots rich; others returned with their remains barely identifiable. It was the ultimate game of Russian roulette, but in this resource-starved future there was no shortage of desperate volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201787789490,"sku":"9780575094239","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780575094239_883e1b45-e445-4dc2-be26-769df3c08b6f.jpg?v=1786014601"},{"product_id":"9781399607803","title":"Gateway","description":"\u003cp\u003eWealth ... or death. Those were the choices Gateway offered. Humans had  discovered this artificial spaceport, full of working interstellar ships  left behind by the mysterious, vanished Heechee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Their  destinations are preprogrammed. They are easy to operate, but impossible  to control. Some came back with discoveries which made their intrepid  pilots rich; others returned with their remains barely identifiable. It  was the ultimate game of Russian roulette, but in this resource-starved  future there was no shortage of desperate volunteers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the Hugo, Locus, Nebula and John W. Campbell awards, \u003c\/i\u003eGateway\u003ci\u003e  begins Pohl's space operatic Heechee saga. He was hugely influential in  SF as an author but also an agent and editor, and his career spanned  decades.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A masterpiece of the genre' - \u003ci\u003eTordotcom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eGateway\u003c\/i\u003e deserves its reputation as a classic' - Gareth L. Powell\u003cbr\u003e'One of the best Hugo winners I have read' - \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204295393458,"sku":"9781399607803","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399607803.jpg?v=1786019453"},{"product_id":"9781473201705","title":"Jem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cynical and compelling tale of politics, exploitation and colonisation on another planet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery of another habitable world might spell salvation to the three bitterly competing power blocs of the resource-starved 21st century; but when their representatives arrive on Jem, with its multiple intelligent species, they discover instead the perfect situation into which to export their rivalries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubtitled, with savage irony, 'The Making of a Utopia', JEM is one of Frederik Pohl's most powerful novels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301187432821,"sku":"9781473201705","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781473201705_600f8a57-78fd-4ad5-ad81-12c8c90c766f.jpg?v=1786020539"},{"product_id":"9781857989465","title":"Man Plus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe award-winning account of a man changed beyond all recognition so that he can be part of a bold experiment to live on Mars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIll luck made Roger Torraway the subject of the Man Plus Programme, but it was deliberate biological engineering which turned him into a monster - a machine perfectly adapted to survive on Mars. For according to computer predictions, Mars is humankind's only alternative to extinction. But beneath his monstrous exterior, Torraway still carries a man's capacity for suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308700348789,"sku":"9781857989465","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781857989465_046fbbfe-4224-47d5-b2ab-d7950ae84ae4.jpg?v=1786029066"},{"product_id":"the-space-merchants","title":"The Space Merchants","description":"It is the 20th Century, an advertisement-drenched world in which the big ad agencies dominate governments and everything else. Now Schoken Associates, one of the big players, has a new challenge for star copywriter Mitch Courtenay. Volunteers are needed to colonise Venus. It's a hellhole, and nobody who knew anything about it would dream of signing up. But by the time Mitch has finished, they will be queuing to get on board the spaceships.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481448194421,"sku":"9780575075283","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780575075283.jpg?v=1786089709"},{"product_id":"survival-kit","title":"Survival Kit","description":"Survival Kit by Frederik Pohl is a gripping science fiction novel set in a dystopian future where space exploration and human ingenuity are central to survival. The story delves into themes of resource scarcity and environmental collapse as humanity grapples with the challenges of colonization in space. Pohl crafts a tense narrative of isolation and psychological resilience, where technological innovation becomes the key to overcoming a crumbling future society. As humans encounter alien civilizations, they must navigate complex ethical dilemmas and the conflicts that arise from interactions with extraterrestrial life. Survival hinges on adaptation and the constant balancing of human needs with the unknown perils of space travel. Pohl's exploration of human versus alien dynamics reveals a sharp critique of our own societal flaws, while his vivid portrayal of survival against the odds makes this novel a standout in the post-apocalyptic and space exploration genres.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495380394357,"sku":"9789367142615","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789367142615.jpg?v=1786618058"},{"product_id":"the-frederik-pohl-c-m-kornbluth-sf-gateway-omnibus","title":"The Frederik Pohl \u0026 C. M. Kornbluth SF Gateway Omnibus","description":null,"brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57504728711541,"sku":"9781473209190","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"my-lady-greensleeves","title":"My Lady Greensleeves","description":"\"My Lady Greensleeves\" is a captivating science fiction novella written by R.A. Lafferty.?This fascinating and strange story transports readers to an otherworldly landscape, blurring the lines between truth and fiction. The plot revolves around Al Barker, an astronaut who becomes involved in a series of unusual and unearthly events. Barker meets My Lady Greensleeves, a mysterious and enigmatic woman, and their interactions take the narrative into a realm of wonder and ambiguity. Lafferty's lyrical words and distinct narrative style create a dreamy atmosphere that invites readers to examine the nature of reality and identity. \"My Lady Greensleeves\" is a thought-provoking look at perception, the boundaries of human comprehension, and the mysteries of the cosmos. It encourages readers to accept the strange and unexpected, and it provides a glimpse into a world where the commonplace gives way to the remarkable. This novella exemplifies R.A. Lafferty's ability to create unorthodox and unforgettable stories that make a lasting impression on those who embark on the voyage within its pages. It is still regarded as a great work of speculative fiction because to its uniqueness and inventive storytelling.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507815424373,"sku":"9789359326641","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789359326641.jpg?v=1787042955"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-frederik-pohl.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}