Odd John

Olaf Stapledon

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Gollancz
08 May 2012

Science fiction; Science fiction (Children's&YA); Future Society; GALAXY Special Event 1

Series: S.F. Masterworks

John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold.

Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to create a new order on Earth, a new supernormal species.

But the world is not ready for such a change...

By: Olaf Stapledon
Imprint: Gollancz
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780575072244
ISBN 10: 0575072245
Series: S.F. Masterworks
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 08 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950) was born near Liverpool and educated at Balliol College, Oxford and Liverpool University. After spending eighteen months working in a shipping office in Liverpool and Port Said, he lectured extramurally for Liverpool University in English literature and industrial history. He served in France from 1915 until 1919 with the Friends' Ambulance Unit and then lectured again for Liverpool University in psychology and philosophy. His novels include FIRST AND LAST MAN, LAST ME IN LONDON, STAR MAKER and ODD JOHN.