{"product_id":"the-best-of-john-brunner-9780345353078","title":"The Best of John Brunner","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 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 Brunners 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 parents nightmare. But then he found a friend... ...and lots more!  Contents:  Introduction: The Brunner Mosaic by Joe Haldeman The Totally Rich The Last Lonely Man Galactic Consumer Report No. 1 Fair Such Stuff Galactic Consumer Report No. 2 Tracking with Close-ups (21) and (23) X-Hero No Future in It Galactic Consumer Report No. 3 What Friends Are For The Taste of the Dish and the Savor of the Day Galactic Consumer Report No. 4 The Man Who Saw the Thousand-Year Reich An Elixir for the Emperor The Vitanuls\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45655678255157,"sku":"ByrdShop_0345353072","price":492.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780345353078.jpg?v=1781938182","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-best-of-john-brunner-9780345353078","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}