THE THING - JOHN W. CAMPBELL

Discover the unpublished, complete version of one of the most important science fiction stories! Immerse yourself in the chilling story that became the inspiration for cult films. Who is the titular Thing? Find out for yourself!

• Never before published, complete version of the story Who Goes There?
• Inspiration for the films The Thing from Another World (1951) and The Thing (1982)
• Preface by Alec Nevala-Lee and introduction by Robert Silverberg
• Afterword by Piotr Goćek and an excerpt from the continuation of the novel
• Illustrations by Maciej Kamuda
• Hardcover for durability
• Ideal gift for science fiction and horror fans

Who Goes There? is a story that forever changed the face of science fiction. John W. Campbell created a story about a group of scientists in Antarctica who discover a spaceship and an alien trapped inside. The alien turns out to be a creature capable of taking over bodies and minds, leading to paranoia and a fight for survival. This complete version of the story contains even more details and chilling scenes than the originally published version.

This edition is a real treat for collectors and genre lovers. It includes not only the complete version of the story, but also a preface by Alec Nevala-Lee, who discovered it in the archives of Harvard University, and an introduction by Robert Silverberg, one of the most famous science fiction writers. The Polish edition has been enriched with an afterword by Piotr Goćek, as well as an excerpt from the novel that continues Campbell's story. An additional highlight are the illustrations by Maciej Kamuda, which add even more atmosphere of horror and mystery to the story.

John W. Campbell Jr. (1910-1971) was an American science fiction writer and editor. He was one of the most important creators of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. His stories and novels, such as Who Goes There?, Twilight and The Brain Stealers, had a huge impact on the development of the genre. As editor of Astounding Science Fiction magazine, he discovered and promoted many outstanding writers, such as Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard.

The Thing is a must-have for every science fiction and horror fan. It is a story that will be remembered for a long time and will inspire future generations of creators. Discover the full, uncensored version of the story that became a legend! Pages: 244, Format: 14x20,5 cm Year: Year of publication: 2019, Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Vesper Number of pages: 244 Binding: Hardcover Format: 14x20,5 cm