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  • Alas, Babylon

    by Pat Frank ...
    "Alas, Babylon." Those fateful words heralded the end. When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand years of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed instantly. But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared, the struggle is just beginning, as men and women of all backgrounds join together to confront the darkness. ... Read more

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  • The Classic Collection of Pat Frank (Five Books). Illustrated

    Alas, Babylon, An Affair of State, Forbidden Area, Hold Back the Night, Mr. Adam

    by Pat Frank ...
    The Classic Collection of Pat Frank brings together five of the most compelling works by one of America’s foremost writers of Cold War–era fiction. Blending political insight, human drama, and suspenseful storytelling, this illustrated edition highlights Pat Frank’s remarkable ability to capture the anxieties and aspirations of the 20th century. Across post-apocalyptic survival tales, geopolitical ... Read more

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  • Alas, Babylon

    by Pat Frank ...
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    “An extraordinary real picture of human beings numbed by catastrophe but still driven by the unconquerable determination of living creatures to keep on being alive.” —The New YorkerThe classic apocalyptic novel by Pat Frank, first published in 1959 at the height of the Cold War, with an introduction by award-winning science fiction writer and scientist David Brin.“Alas, Babylon.” Those fateful ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Alas, Babylon (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Cold War Nuclear Survival Classic of Small-Town Florida, Civil Defense, and Community Resilience

    by Pat Frank, Maeve Westcroft ...
    Pat Frank's Alas, Babylon (1959) is a landmark of Cold War apocalyptic fiction, imagining nuclear catastrophe not through spectacle but through the daily ordeal of survival. Set in the fictional Florida town of Fort Repose, the novel follows Randy Bragg and his neighbors as they confront the collapse of national infrastructure, law, medicine, and commerce. Its prose is lucid, reportorial, and ... Read more

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  • Alas, Babylon

    by Pat Frank ...
    The world is in turmoil. Following a series of nuclear attacks, the United States has been thrown into chaos. Entire cities destroyed, millions dead, many more suffering the effects of the subsequent fallout. People are being admitted to the hospital with radiation poisoning, women prematurely going into labour with premature babies, and some people’s retinas were burned from looking at the flash. ... Read more

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  • Alas, Babylon

    Enriched edition.

    by Pat Frank, Clara Easton ...
    In 'Alas, Babylon,' Pat Frank masterfully explores the theme of survival in a post-apocalyptic America, conveying the fragility of civilization through a gripping narrative set in the fictional town of Fort Repose, Florida. The novel opens with the ominous atmosphere of Cold War tensions escalating into nuclear catastrophe, weaving a tale that intricately combines realism with speculative fiction. ... Read more

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  • Alas, Babylon

    by Pat Frank ...
    Alas, Babylon, first published in 1959, was one of the earliest mainstream apocalyptic novels of the nuclear age. It deals with the effects of a nuclear war on a fictional town in Florida (based upon the actual city of Mount Dora). ... Read more

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  • Alas, Babylon. Illustrated

    by Pat Frank ...
    Alas, Babylon is a landmark work of American post-apocalyptic fiction, first published in 1959 and widely regarded as one of the most realistic portrayals of life after nuclear catastrophe. Pat Frank crafts a gripping and deeply human story about ordinary people forced to confront the collapse of modern civilization and the challenge of rebuilding their lives from the ashes. The novel centers on ... Read more

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  • The Complete Pat Frank Fiction Collection

    5 Novels including Mr Adam, An Affair of State, Hold Back the Night, Forbidden Area & Alas, Babylon

    by Pat Frank ...
    Pat Frank (May 5, 1908 – October 12, 1964) was the pen name of the American writer, newspaperman, and government consultant Harry Hart Frank. This collection contains all 5 of his novels including his most famous, the Apocalyptic Science Fiction novel, "Alas, Babylon".Novels included in the collection:Mr AdamAn Affair of StateHold Back the NightForbidden AreaAlas, Bablyon ... Read more

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  • Mr. Adam

    Enriched edition. A Post-Apocalyptic Tale of Isolation, Power Dynamics, and Survival in a World Without Men

    by Pat Frank, Trevor Lowe ...
    In "Mr. Adam," Pat Frank delivers a thought-provoking exploration of gender dynamics and societal roles through a speculative lens. This novel, characterized by its sharp wit and poignant observations, is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the balance of power shifts drastically when a catastrophe wipes out the majority of men. Frank's prose seamlessly blends satirical elements with genuine ... Read more

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  • Alas, Babylon

    Enriched edition. A Post-Apocalyptic Tale of Survival and Resilience

    by Pat Frank, Trevor Lowe ...
    In "Alas, Babylon," Pat Frank presents a harrowing tale of survival amid the chaos of nuclear war. Set in a small Florida town during the Cold War era, the novel intricately weaves elements of realism and speculative fiction to explore humanity's response to catastrophe. Frank's prose is both evocative and stark, capturing the psychological turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by the characters as ... Read more

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  • Mr. Adam

    A Novel

    by Pat Frank ...
    Originally published at the dawn of the Atomic Age, Mr. Adam is a riveting, chilling novel from the author of the post-apocalyptic classic Alas Babylon, revealing the dangers of nuclear power—and the far greater danger of government bureaucracy.A young newspaperman accidentally turns up the biggest story of his career: On a certain date in the not-too-distant future, there are no reservations in ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD