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Frederick Pohl
Jason
Mar 29, 2013 07:56AM
I just read Gateway. It was okay, but I didn't love it. Should I read more of his work, or if I didn't care for one of his most popular books then should I just move on? Thoughts? Recommendations?
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I'm in the same boat, Jason. Since I've got a goal of reading all of the Hugo and Nebula winning books I plan to still give at least Man Plus a shot, but if anyone has any other suggestions please let me know as well!
I thought the Space Merchants (1952) showed some of the greatest insight ever. It's also in a Top 100 Sci-fi list.
"In a vastly overpopulated world, businesses have taken the place of governments and now hold all political power. States exist merely to ensure the survival of huge trans-national corporations. Advertising has become hugely aggressive and by far the best-paid profession. Through advertising, the public is constantly deluded into thinking that the quality of life is improved by all the products placed on the market." --Wickipedia
"In a vastly overpopulated world, businesses have taken the place of governments and now hold all political power. States exist merely to ensure the survival of huge trans-national corporations. Advertising has become hugely aggressive and by far the best-paid profession. Through advertising, the public is constantly deluded into thinking that the quality of life is improved by all the products placed on the market." --Wickipedia
Great book, strongly recomend to go on with the series ( the Heechee Saga ) it's definitely worth it...!!!!
1. The Reefs of Space (1964)
2. Starchild (1965)
3. Rogue Star (1969)
2. Starchild (1965)
3. Rogue Star (1969)
We need to add that to a monthly read now that one of the giants has passed.
I loved this the first time. Haven't read it in probably 15 years now. I really should.
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