Curt Siodmak was a writer who was always ahead of his time. Today
there are many writers who are comfortable in both print and film;
there is also frequent overlap between science fiction and horror.
But Siodmak was doing all this -- and doing it well -- before
anyone else.
He helped bring real science fiction to the movies (The Magnetic
Monster, Riders to the Stars) and television (with scripts for Men
into Space and Science Fiction Theatre). But his greatest fame as a
scriptwriter was in the field of horror, with his creation of the
character forever linked with Lon Chaney, Jr., The Wolf Man.
How appropriate that his greatest novel should be the basis of
three legitimate film versions and endless variations in other
movies and television shows. Donovan's Brain is one of the most
influential novels of our times.
Dr. Patrick Cory is a scientist who, unable to save the life of
W.H. Donovan after a plane crash, keeps his brain alive through an
illegal experiment.
The story provides an examination of human evil that is
impossible to forget. W.H. Donovan is much more than one of the
world's richest men. He is a megalomaniac even before Cory keeps
his brain alive in the tank. Once freed of the distractions of the
flesh, the will to power is all that drives the brain. It is able
to communicate with Dr. Cory through telepathy, but that is only
the beginning. Soon it begins to take over the scientist who keeps
it alive. Possessed by the mind of Donovan, Cory finds himself
helpless to fight the plans of the tycoon. Cory remains aware as he
follows orders, becoming more and more like Donovan. His wife is
helpless, his assistant is helpless, to stop Donovan's Brain!
A word of warning:Don't start reading this novel unless you have
the time to finish it in one sitting! This is a true page
turner.
General
| Imprint: |
Pulpless.com
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
December 1942 |
| First published: |
December 1942 |
| Authors: |
Curt Siodmak
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| Dimensions: |
231 x 158 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
184 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-58445-078-8 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-58445-078-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781584450788 |
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