Harry Bates was an American science fiction writer and editor who would, most likely, be totally forgotten today if it were not for this one extraordinary story of an alien named Klaatu and a giant and super-powerful robot. The story became the basis for the 1951 and 2008 films The Day the Earth Stood Still. However, as is often the case, the movie took only some elements from the story and changed others completely. In the story, for example, the robot is named Gnut. In the movie, it became Gort. Many people who read the story and see the movies seem to feel that, although the first movie became a classic, the original story has a much more interesting and thought-provoking twist than either of the movies.
By:
Harry Bates Narrator:
Jim Roberts Imprint: Speculative! Edition: Unabridged Dimensions:
Height: 171mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 82g ISBN:9781531887285 ISBN 10: 1531887287 Publication Date:25 October 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Audio disk Publisher's Status: Active
