The Andromeda Anthology

Containing A For Andromeda and Andromeda Breakthrough

The Andromeda Anthology
Fred Hoyle, John Elliott
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h198 x 129mm - 384pg
29 Sep 2020 UK
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9781473230118
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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 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.
The John Buchan of science fiction. His fantasies are not only firmly rooted in scientific possibilities but are told at gallopping pace and with an appealing no-nonsense authority - Sunday TimesFrighteningly believable - Sunday Times
Fred Hoyle (Author) Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001)Sir Fred Hoyle was a famous English astronomer noted primarily for the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis and his often controversial stances on other scientific matters-in particular his rejection of the "Big Bang" theory, a term coined by him on BBC radio. He has authored hundreds of technical articles, as well as textbooks, popular accounts of science and two autobiographies. In addition to his work as an astronomer, Hoyle was a writer of science fiction, including a number of books co-written with his son Geoffrey Hoyle. Hoyle spent most of his working life at the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge and served as its director for a number of years. He was knighted in 1972 and died in Bournemouth, England, after a series of strokes. John Elliott (Author) John Elliot (1918-1997)John Elliott was a distinguished television writer, director and producer, who the Independent, in its obituary, called "one of the medium' s most talented pioneers' . He wrote, with Fred Hoyle, and directed the two television serials "A for Andromeda" and "Andromeda Breakthrough", on which the books were based, discovering Julie Christie in the process. He had already won, in 1959, a special award from the Guild of Television Producers and Directors, and went on to create the television series "Mogul", later re-named "The Troubleshooters", amongst many other works. He also wrote five other books. His work will be remembered by many readers.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781473230118
Published: 29 Sep 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gateway
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 384

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