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The Fire People
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- Book Synopsis
- <p><strong>A visionary pulp-era adventure in which scientific experimentation opens the door to a hidden world of peril and wonder.</strong></p><p>In <em>The Fire People</em>, Ray Cummings plunges readers into a speculative landscape born of early twentieth-century scientific imagination. When an experimental device alters human perception and scale, it reveals an unseen realm inhabited by strange and dangerous beings-creatures of flame and energy locked in conflict beyond ordinary sight. What begins as laboratory curiosity becomes a desperate struggle for survival as explorers confront forces far older and more powerful than themselves.</p><p>Blending romance, danger, and bold conceptual invention, Cummings exemplifies the energetic spirit of early pulp science fiction. His work reflects the era's fascination with atomic theory, alternate dimensions, and invisible worlds coexisting alongside our own. Fast-paced and idea-driven, <em>The Fire People</em> stands as a classic specimen of proto-Golden Age speculative fiction.</p><p>Explore other exciting Positronic Books devoted to classic science fiction, fantasy, and mystery.</p>
- About The Author
- Ray Cummings (1887-1957) was an American science fiction writer associated with the early pulp magazine era. Having worked as a technical writer for Thomas Edison, Cummings incorporated contemporary scientific ideas into imaginative narratives that explored microscopic worlds, alternate dimensions, and speculative technologies. He was a prolific contributor to early science fiction magazines and helped shape the development of American speculative fiction.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781515451631
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Positronic Publishing, (16 September 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 176
- Weight
- 420 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 14 mm
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