
The Perfect Host
A Positronic Book
Theodore Sturgeon(Author)
Positronic Publishing
Published on 21. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
44 pages
978-1-62755-056-7 (ISBN)
Description
A sharp and unsettling work of mid-twentieth-century science fiction exploring identity, perception, and the fragile boundaries between self and other.
In The Perfect Host, Theodore Sturgeon brings his characteristic psychological depth to a narrative that moves beyond conventional genre expectations. The story examines the nature of consciousness and control, presenting a situation in which the familiar becomes increasingly unstable. As the central premise unfolds, Sturgeon focuses less on spectacle than on interior transformation, drawing the reader into a quiet but persistent tension between autonomy and influence.
Written during the formative years of modern science fiction, the work reflects Sturgeon's distinctive contribution to the field: an emphasis on human complexity within speculative frameworks. His prose remains direct and controlled, allowing the conceptual elements to emerge naturally from character and situation. The result is a compact but resonant piece that stands within the broader tradition of psychologically driven science fiction.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
81 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62755-056-7 (9781627550567)
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Theodore Sturgeon
The Perfect Host
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06/2014
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Wilder Publications
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Theodore Sturgeon (1918-1985) was an American writer whose work helped define the emotional and psychological dimensions of modern science fiction. Known for stories that emphasise character, empathy, and moral complexity, he brought a distinctive literary sensibility to the genre during its mid-twentieth-century development. His most celebrated works include More Than Human and numerous short stories that have remained central to the field. Sturgeon's influence extends beyond his own writing through what became known as "Sturgeon's Law," reflecting both his wit and his lasting presence within science fiction.