In this satirical classic, a brilliant scientist invents the Karburator, a reactor that can create abundant and practically free energy. However, the Karburator's superefficient energy production also yields a powerful by-product. The machine works by completely annihilating matter and in so doing releases the Absolute, the spiritual essence held within all matter, into the world. Infected by the heady, pure Absolute, the world's population becomes consumed with religious and national fervor, the effects of which ultimately cause a devastating global war. Set in the mid-twentieth century, The...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to producing a play, and is intended for dramatists, dramatic critics, and the general public. It explores what transformations a play must go through before it may flourish, and contains a wealth of interesting and invaluable information on the subject. The chapters of this book include: 'The First Beginnings', 'Casting the Play', 'The Production', 'Reading the Play', 'In the Rehearsal Room', 'Further Rehearsals', 'The Play Matures', 'The Dress Rehearsal I', 'The Dress Rehearsal II', 'The Mise en Scene', 'The First Night', 'After the First...

This antiquarian volume contains Karel apek's "Letters From Holland." It is a collection of sketches in words and pictures of the Netherlands written by the Czech author during his visit to a literary conference in The Hague, in 1931. An easy-to-digest and enjoyable read, this book will appeal to fans of Capek's work, and it would make for a worthy addition to any personal library. The chapters of this book include: 'National Types', 'On Becoming Acquainted with Foreign Countries', 'Dutch Towns', 'Grachts and Canals', 'Old Towns', 'From Town to Town', 'Man and Water', 'On the Beach',...

This vintage volume comprises a collection of short stories by the famous Czech writer Karel apek. The stories contained herein are penetrating, thrillingly unusual and powerful, and are veritable must-reads for fans and collectors of apek's seminal work. The stories of this collection include: 'Money', 'Helena', 'Three', 'The Shirts', 'The Insult', 'The Tribunal', 'The Bully', 'Two Fathers', and 'At The Castle'. Karel apek (1890 - 1938) was a famous Czech writer who is best remembered for his important influence on the genre of science fiction. We are republishing this antiquarian volume in...

This antiquarian book contains a collection of forty-eight stories written by the celebrated Czech writer, Karel apek. These thrilling and thought-provoking stories attempt to challenge the mystery story paradigm by bending the rules in novel ways. They will appeal to both those who ordinarily love, and those loathe mystery fiction. A great addition to any collection, this compendium constitutes a must-have for fans and collectors of apek's seminal work. The chapters of this book include: 'The Stolen Papers', 'The Clairvoyant', 'The Secrets of Handwriting Proof Positive', 'The...