The Andromeda Anthology: Containing A For Andromeda and Andromeda Breakthrough (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by Fred Hoyle
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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. The Andromeda Anthology contains the acclaimed duology A for Andromeda and The Andromeda Breakthrough, co-written with John Elliot. The close-knit group of scientists who work at the new radio telescope are shocked to receive a mysterious signal from the heart of the Andromeda galaxy. Working with mathematician Christine Jones, Dr John show more Fleming interprets the signal as the instructions to build a super-computer. When the computer begins to relay the information it receives from Andromeda, scientists find themselves possessing knowledge previously unknown to mankind, knowledge that could threaten the security of human life itself. show lessTags
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Beware of Greeks bearing gifts, or in this case an advanced civilization broadcasting technical blueprints from their home world somewhere in the Andromeda galaxy. Reminiscent of D. F. Jones' Colossus Trilogy with just a touch of Shelley's Frankenstein this two-volume novelization of the old BBC series mixes hard science and shady political intrigue in an entertaining Doomsday thriller with enough of a twist to make me feel like I didn't waste the ten days it took to read it.
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- 2020 (anthology) (anthology); 1962 (A for Andromeda) (A for Andromeda); 1964 (Andromeda Breakthrough) (Andromeda Breakthrough)
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