num_pages: 288
description: For over thirty years, Hugo Award-winning author John Brunner has written science fiction that stands as a shining example of imagination and innovation of thought and form. Here are more than 15 stories that cover the full range of Brunner's writing, from the profound and sublime to the whimsical, in the best tradition of speculative fiction.The Last Lonely Man: In a world without fear of death, no one had to be alone...except the man who took friendship a step too far.An Elixir for the Emperor: It was an ingenious ploy in Roman politics...until Caesar actually got what he asked for!The Totally Rich: Their wealth could buy anything imaginable, except what their hearts most desired...What Friends Are For: He was the best designed child money could buy - and every parent's nightmare. But then he found a friend......and lots more!Contents:Introduction: The Brunner Mosaic by Joe HaldemanThe Totally RichThe Last Lonely ManGalactic Consumer Report No. 1FairSuch StuffGalactic Consumer Report No. 2Tracking with Close-ups (21) and (23)X-HeroNo Future in ItGalactic Consumer Report No. 3What Friends Are ForThe Taste of the Dish and the Savor of the DayGalactic Consumer Report No. 4The Man Who Saw the Thousand-Year ReichAn Elixir for the EmperorThe Vitanuls
language: English
title: The Best of John Brunner
titlecomplete: The Best of John Brunner
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Stories
ratings_count: 60
publisher: Del Rey