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Three Classic Novels: Ossian´s Ride, October the First Is Too Late, Fifth Planet
Fred Hoyle
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Description for Three Classic Novels: Ossian´s Ride, October the First Is Too Late, Fifth Planet
Paperback. Three classic novels from the renowned scientist and author of A for Andromeda. Series: Fred Hoyle's World of Science Fiction. Num Pages: 800 pages. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
In addition to being the man who coined the term 'the Big Bang', world-renowned astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle also produced a fine body of science fiction. This omnibus contains three of his SF novels: Ossian's Ride, October the First Is Too Late & Fifth Planet, co-written with his son, Geoffrey Hoyle. Ossian's Ride: The year is 1970. Sealed behind an impenetrable barrier in the south of Ireland, the Industrial Corporation of Eire startles the rest of the world with its efficiency, its brilliance . . . October the First Is Too ... Read more
In addition to being the man who coined the term 'the Big Bang', world-renowned astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle also produced a fine body of science fiction. This omnibus contains three of his SF novels: Ossian's Ride, October the First Is Too Late & Fifth Planet, co-written with his son, Geoffrey Hoyle. Ossian's Ride: The year is 1970. Sealed behind an impenetrable barrier in the south of Ireland, the Industrial Corporation of Eire startles the rest of the world with its efficiency, its brilliance . . . October the First Is Too ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Fred Hoyle's World of Science Fiction
Condition
New
Number of Pages
656
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473210950
SKU
V9781473210950
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About Fred Hoyle
Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) Sir Fred Hoyle was a famous English astronomer noted primarily for the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis and his often controversial stances on other scientific matters-in particular his rejection of the Big Bang theory, a term coined by him on BBC radio. He has authored hundreds of technical ... Read more
Reviews for Three Classic Novels: Ossian´s Ride, October the First Is Too Late, Fifth Planet
The John Buchan of science fiction. His fantasies are not only firmly rooted in scientific possibilities but are told at gallopping pace and with an appealing no-nonsense authority - Sunday Times A tense adventure sandwiched between two slivers of higher maths . . . A very well told story this, with some nice touches of political prediction ... Read more