The Mightiest Machine is a
science fictionScience fiction is a genre of fiction. It differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically-established or scientifically-postulated laws of nature...
novel by author John W. Campbell, Jr. It was published in book form in
1947The year 1947 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*The Diary of Anne Frank is published for the first time.*Jack Kerouac makes the journey which he will later chronicle in his book On the Road....
by The Hadley Publishing Co. in an edition of 1,200 copies. The novel was originally serialized in 5 parts the magazine
Astounding beginning with the December 1934 issue.
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The Mightiest Machine is a
science fictionScience fiction is a genre of fiction. It differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically-established or scientifically-postulated laws of nature...
novel by author John W. Campbell, Jr. It was published in book form in
1947The year 1947 in literature involved some significant events and new books.-Events:*The Diary of Anne Frank is published for the first time.*Jack Kerouac makes the journey which he will later chronicle in his book On the Road....
by The Hadley Publishing Co. in an edition of 1,200 copies. The novel was originally serialized in 5 parts the magazine
Astounding beginning with the December 1934 issue.
Plot introduction
This
space operaSpace opera is a subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in space, generally involving conflict between opponents possessing powerful technologies and abilities...
novel concerns the harnessing of energy from the
sunThe Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 99.86% of the Solar System's mass....
and encounters with aliens.
Publication history
- 1934, USA, Astounding, Pub date December 1934, serialized magazine publication in 5 parts
- 1947, USA, The Hadley Publishing Co. , Pub date 1947, Hardback
- 1955, Italy, Urania
Urania is an Italian science fiction magazine published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore since October 10, 1952.-History:The first issue featured the novel The Sands of Mars by Arthur C. Clarke...
, Pub date July 1955, magazine publication as I figli di Mu
- 1960, Germany, Terra, Pub date 1960 , Hardback, as Das unglaubliche System
- 1962, France, Presence du Futur , Pub date 1962, Hardback, as La Machine Suprème
- 1965, USA, Ace Books
Ace Books is the oldest active specialty publisher of science fiction and fantasy books. The company was founded in New York City in 1952 by Aaron A. Wyn, and began as a genre publisher of mysteries and westerns...
, Pub date 1965, Paperback