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A Brief History of the Future

by Stephen Clarke
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A Brief History of the Future
A Brief History of the Future

Quirky teleportation adventure meets satirical social critique.

Imagine the mishaps and mayhem that come with instant transportation, and you have "A Brief History of the Future" in your hands. This isn't just a sci-fi journey; it's a witty and critical look at society through the lens of a comically innovative premise. If you enjoy a book that combines humor with a dash of speculative technology, this whirlwind of teleporting chaos will not only entertain but also make you ponder the implications of such advancements.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Brief History of the Future

by Stephen Clarke
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
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ISBN: 9780552777575
Author: Stephen Clarke
Publisher: Black Swan
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary
Related Topics: Suspense, Time Travel, Aliens, Crime, Science Fiction Fantasy, Space, Thriller, Adventure, Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 2.97
(rated by 127 readers)

Description

What if teleportation was really possible? Englishman Richie Fisher is about to find out. Richie and his wife Clara have won a weekend in New York in a newspaper competition. While Clara is off blowing their spending money, Richie wanders aimlessly, ending up in a gift-shop where he finds himself standing in front of an instant transporter machine. Richie places his burger inside, hits the return key on the linked-up computer - and the burger disappears. But if he can teleport a half-eaten veggie-burger, what else could you do with the machine? For criminals, the possibilities are endless. Richie buys a teleporter and takes it back to England, where the chaos begins ...
 

Quirky teleportation adventure meets satirical social critique.

Imagine the mishaps and mayhem that come with instant transportation, and you have "A Brief History of the Future" in your hands. This isn't just a sci-fi journey; it's a witty and critical look at society through the lens of a comically innovative premise. If you enjoy a book that combines humor with a dash of speculative technology, this whirlwind of teleporting chaos will not only entertain but also make you ponder the implications of such advancements.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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