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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060741872
ISBN-139780060741877
eBay Product ID (ePID)44123456
Product Key Features
Book TitleAlas, Babylon
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2025
TopicTheology, Classics, Literary, Science Fiction / General
GenreReligion, Fiction
AuthorPat Frank
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-043145
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsFrank is successful enough in making us believe it could indeed happen here to send a small, fearful chill along our backbone., An extraordinary real picture of human beings numbed by catastrophe but still driven by the unconquerable determination of living creatures to keep on being alive., A warm, continuously interesting story of what can happen to a group of ordinary people in a perilous situation., "An extraordinary real picture of human beings numbed by catastrophe but still driven by the unconquerable determination of living creatures to keep on being alive." -- The New Yorker "Ingenious. . . . Provocative." -- New York Times "An enthralling and vivid story of the follies and failures of people, their courage and cruelty, their treachery and triumphs. Mr. Frank is a magnificent writer." -- Chicago Sunday Tribune "A warm, continuously interesting story of what can happen to a group of ordinary people in a perilous situation." -- New York Herald Tribune "Frighteningly credible and exciting reading." -- Library Journal "Frank is successful enough in making us believe it could indeed happen here to send a small, fearful chill along our backbone." -- Saturday Review "A harrowing, human story." -- Florida Times-Union, An enthralling and vivid story of the follies and failures of people, their courage and cruelty, their treachery and triumphs. Mr. Frank is a magnificent writer.
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Synopsis"An extraordinary real picture of human beings numbed by catastrophe but still driven by the unconquerable determination of living creatures to keep on being alive." --The New Yorker The classic apocalyptic novel by Pat Frank, first published in 1959 at the height of the Cold War, with an introduction by award-winning science fiction writer and scientist David Brin. "Alas, Babylon." Those fateful words heralded the end. When the unthinkable nightmare of nuclear holocaust ravaged the United States, it was instant death for tens of millions of people; for survivors, it was a nightmare of hunger, sickness, and brutality. Overnight, a thousand years of civilization were stripped away. But for one small Florida town, miraculously spared against all the odds, the struggle was only just beginning, as the isolated survivors--men and women of all ages and races--found the courage to come together and confront the harrowing darkness., "An extraordinary real picture of human beings numbed by catastrophe but still driven by the unconquerable determination of living creatures to keep on being alive." -- The New Yorker The classic apocalyptic novel by Pat Frank, first published in 1959 at the height of the Cold War, with an introduction by award-winning science fiction writer and scientist David Brin. "Alas, Babylon." Those fateful words heralded the end. When the unthinkable nightmare of nuclear holocaust ravaged the United States, it was instant death for tens of millions of people; for survivors, it was a nightmare of hunger, sickness, and brutality. Overnight, a thousand years of civilization were stripped away. But for one small Florida town, miraculously spared against all the odds, the struggle was only just beginning, as the isolated survivors--men and women of all ages and races--found the courage to come together and confront the harrowing darkness., "Alas, Babylon." Those fateful words heralded the end. When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand years of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed instantly. But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared, the struggle is just beginning, as men and women of all backgrounds join together to confront the darkness.
LC Classification NumberPS3556.R33435A43
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- 03. Jul. 2022
A powerful post-apocalyptic tale!
“Alas Babylon” is a gripping story of survival of war in the nuclear age. The story focuses on a small group of people in Florida that face the challenges of how to survive after a nuclear holocaust. While the story centers on the group’s ability to adapt and overcome the challenges of living in this new and very different world, it also tells about the survival of humanity, community, charity and most of all, hope. The story also serves as a warning of how situations can escalate catastrophically during times of great international tension! Any small misstep can result in irreversible consequences. As this story takes place in 1959-1960 time period it would helpful if the reader has knowledge of that time period. “Alas Babylon” by Pat Frank is a great read and I highly recommend it.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 10. Jul. 2019
1959 take on nuclear holocaust
Read this book many years ago. Was worth reading again. Interesting take on nuclear holocaust written in 1959.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Sep. 2020
Reality 20 years ago-still applicable
This book may have been written in the late 50s, but about every aspect of the world and how people need to cope are drawn into sharp view by rhe author. A great book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Mai. 2019
"Alas, Babylon"
Although written in the 50s, this timeless post-apocalyptic classic is still spell binding. I'm glad to have a new copy of this much read book with larger print this time around.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 17. Apr. 2020
Corners Were Bent
Looks brand new but seems slightly damaged in shipping. I would appreciate it if the shipper would use some type of packing paper or put it in a box to protect it. The corners were bent a little.
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- 21. Jan. 2025
Alas Babylon
One of my very favorite books. Makes you think about many of the insignificant things we use every day that would not be available during this scenarioBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Okt. 2022
A loved classic comes home.
Only problem is print size. I got a trade paperback Hoping for larger print. No Luck.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 07. Mai. 2024
Nice Book, As Described, Fast Shipping AAAAA+++++
Nice Book, As Described, Fast Shipping AAAAA+++++Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 08. Mär. 2023
Alas, Babylon
I usually do not read fiction but reading this book was hard to put down. Easy read and great characters.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Apr. 2022
Great story
Great book. I'm looking forward to sharing it with my children when they get older.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
