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Best of the Bolos: Their Finest Hour created by Keith Laumer (2011, Paperback
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- 9781451637526
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Baen Books
ISBN-10
1451637527
ISBN-13
9781451637526
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102923763
Product Key Features
Book Title
Their Finest Hour
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Science Fiction / Space Opera, General
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Fiction
Format
Mass Market
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
7.6 Oz
Item Length
6.8 in
Item Width
4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
813.0876208054
Synopsis
Controlled by tireless electronic brains, programmed to admit no possibilityof defeat, the gigantic robot tanks known as Bolos are almost indestructible,and nearly unstoppable. Their artificial intelligences is designed to make themselfless servants and protector of humanity throughout the galaxy and to makeeach Bolo the moral epitome of a brave and upright knight of yore -- andoften far more noble than the humans who give them their orders. Created by Keith Laumer, the saga of the Bolos has now been extended by someof the best writers in science fiction, all of whom were profoundly inspired intheir own work by Laumer's original Bolo tales. Now, the best stories ofthis legendary saga of creation and collaboration are collected in one volume,including work by New York Times bestselling writers David Weber,Mercedes Lackey, and S. M. Stirling, military science fiction grand master DavidDrake, and Laumer himself, who recount the exploits of the dauntless Bolos inthree classic novellas., Science fiction giant Keith Laumer along with New York Times bestsellers David Weber, Mercedes Lackey, and S.M. Stirling recount the exploits of Laumer's dauntless, hard-fighting creations in this outstanding collection. It's the legendary saga of the Bolos--artificially intelligent tanks with courage and moral sense often better than that of their human masters. Controlled by tireless electronic brains, programmed to admit no possibility of defeat, the gigantic robot tanks known as Bolos are almost indestructible, and nearly unstoppable. Their artificial intelligences is designed to make them selfless servants and protector of humanity throughout the galaxy and to make each Bolo the moral epitome of a brave and upright knight of yore--and often far more noble than the humans who give them their orders. Created by Keith Laumer, the saga of the Bolos has now been extended by some of the best writers in science fiction, all of whom were profoundly inspired in their own work by Laumer's original Bolo tales. Now, the best stories of this legendary saga of creation and collaboration are collected in one volume, including work by New York Times best-selling writers David Weber , Mercedes Lackey and S. M. Stirling , military science fiction grand master David Drake , and Laumer himself, who recount the exploits of the dauntless Bolos in three classic novellas. About Bolo creator Keith Laumer: "Laumer is a master ..." -- Seattle Times . About the Bolo series: ..".manages to combine hardware and humanity...a collection to reread and enjoy."-- Washington Times ." . .splendid...Laumer may rest easy. . .his creation is in good hands." -- Publishers Weekly
LC Classification Number
PS648.S3
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- p***r (487)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem as described by seller. Packaged neat in a white bubble Manila envelope for size with a small cardboard insert for protection. Delivered relatively quick and near expected date. Book is in good condition without any underlying or highlighting and is in easy to read shape. Overall satisfaction is 97%.
- c***r (585)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSO HAPPY with my purchase. My order arrived lightning fast, was packed with care and everything was in perfect condition. The price was unbeatable, and the shipping cost was amazingly low. INCREDIBLE SELLER!
- e***1 (167)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSo happy to find this gem from a seller who provided me with three other books at a great price. All books in condition as described (better than advertised to be accurate), quickly shipped and professionally packaged.