Mating Center: Restored Classics to Go Edition
Jan 2024 · Otbebookpublishing
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In Frank Belknap Long's anthology "Mating Center," readers are immersed in a collection of gripping stories that challenge societal norms and explore the depths of human emotion under oppressive regimes. The titular story, "The Mating Center," sets the stage in a dystopian future where love is strictly regulated by a powerful social order. Engineer Teleman finds himself at odds with these rigid structures when he encounters a forbidden attraction, igniting a tension between natural human desires and the cold, calculated principles of eugenics and control. As a courageous woman dares to challenge these constraints, Teleman faces a pivotal choice between submission and rebellion. This science fiction narrative delves into themes of individual freedom and the struggle to exercise the right to love in a tightly controlled society. The anthology delves into the dynamics of man-woman relationships and the courage required to defy repressive systems. With its focus on dystopian and revolutionary themes, "Mating Center" offers a thought-provoking reflection on personal autonomy and state control, resonating with contemporary issues. Readers will be captivated by the passion and resistance portrayed in this collection, making "Mating Center" a must-read for those interested in science fiction, dystopias, and the timeless quest for freedom and love. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
In Frank Belknap Long's anthology "Mating Center," readers are immersed in a collection of gripping stories that challenge societal norms and explore the depths of human emotion under oppressive regimes. The titular story, "The Mating Center," sets the stage in a dystopian future where love is st...
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Frank Belknap Long Jr. (April 27, 1901 – January 3, 1994) was an American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, including contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos alongside his friend, H. P. Lovecraft. During his life, Long received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (at the 1978 World Fantasy Convention), the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (in 1987, from the Horror Writers Association), and the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award (1977).
Frank Belknap Long Jr. (April 27, 1901 – January 3, 1994) was an American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, i...
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