Michael York
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English
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First published 70 years ago, the classic, prophetic novel capturing the socialized horrors of a futuristic utopia remarkably explores the now-timely themes of cloning, individual creativity and freedom, and the role of science, technology, and drugs in humankind's future.
2) Logan's run
Pub. Date
[1976]
Language
English
Description
In the 23rd century, humans forsake the ravaged outer environment by living in a vast, bubbled metropolis. There, computerized servo-mechanisms provide all needs and everyone can pursue endless hedonism. Endless, that is, until Lastday. That's when anyone who's 30 must submit to Carrousel, a soaring, spinning trip to eternity and supposed rebirth. Logan 5, a Sandman authorized to terminate Runners fleeing Carrousel, decides to become a Runner himself...
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After fond recollections of a Christmas past, the countdown to New Year's begins! Rabbit plans a party, but when Pooh and friends bother him, he starts to sulk - threatening to move away. To appease Rabbit, everyone makes a New Year's resolution to change. But see what happens to the Hundred Acre Wood when Piglet starts bouncing to conquer his fear, Pooh become gloomy from not eating any honey, and Tigger - unbounce-able.