Philip Francis Nowlan

Armageddon 2419 A.D. (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Armageddon 2419 A.D." is a science fiction novel by Philip Francis Nowlan, published in 1928. Set in the year 2419, the story follows Anthony Rogers, a former World War I pilot who becomes trapped in a state of suspended animation for over 500 years. Upon awakening, Rogers finds himself in a future Earth ruled by the militant Han empire, where humanity is enslaved and technology has advanced to incredible heights. Rogers joins a rebellion against the oppressive Han overlords, utilizing his knowledge of 20th-century warfare and his newfound superhuman abilities to fight for freedom. The novel is notable for introducing the character of Anthony Rogers, later known as Buck Rogers, who became an iconic figure in science fiction literature and popular culture. "Armageddon 2419 A.D." is a pioneering work in the genre, blending thrilling action with speculative visions of the future.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361848797
• Artikelnr.: 73571557

Autorenporträt

Philip Francis Nowlan (1888 - 1940) was an American science fiction author, best known as the creator of Buck Rogers. Nowlan was born on November 13, 1888. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Nowlan was a member of The Mask and Wig Club, holding significant roles in the annual productions between 1907 and 1909. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania he worked as a newspaper columnist. Nowlan was married to Theresa Junker. They had ten children: Philip, Mary, Helen, Louise, Theresa, Mike, Larry, Pat, John, and Joe. He moved to the Philadelphia suburb of Bala Cynwyd and created and wrote the Buck Rogers comic strip, illustrated by Dick Calkins. He remained a writer on the strip until 1939. The character Buck Rogers first appeared in Nowlan's 1928 novella Armageddon 2419 A.D. as Anthony Rogers. The comic strip ran for over forty years and spun off a radio series, a 1939 movie serial and two television series. Nowlan also wrote several other novellas for the science fiction magazines as well as the posthumously published mystery, The Girl from Nowhere.