num_pages: 299
description: On the far planet Wing IV, a brilliant scientist creates the humanoids--sleek black androids programmed to serve humanity.But are they perfect servants--or perfect masters?Slowly the humanoids spread throughout the galaxy, threatening to stifle all human endeavor. Only a hidden group of rebels can stem the humanoid tide...if it's not already too late.Fist published in Astounding Science Fiction during the magazine's heyday, The Humanoids--sceince fiction grand master Jack Williamson's finest novel--has endured for fifty years as a classic on the theme of natural versus artificial life.Also included in this edition is the prelude novelette, "With Folded Hands," which was chosen for the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
language: English
title: The Humanoids
titlecomplete: The Humanoids (Humanoids #1)
genres: Dystopia, Novels, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Collections, Classics, Fiction, Robots, Speculative Fiction, Space Opera
ratings_count: 1172
series: Humanoids
awards: awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Prometheus Hall of Fame Award
category: Best Classic Libertarian SF Novel, awardedAt: 410256000000
name: Prometheus Award
category: Best Classic Libertarian SF Novel
publisher: Orb Books