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Humanoids
Series · 3 books · 1947-1980

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With Folded Hands…

1947

Seemingly perfect robotic "Humanoids" appear in the town of Two Rivers and offer residents a life free of work, stress and danger. But at what cost? "With Folded Hands" follows Mr. Underhill, as the Humanoids threaten his household, destroy his android business and take control of the town in order to "Serve and Obey, and Guard Men from Harm." A precursor to Williamson's novel THE HUMANOIDS, which Damon Knight called "without a doubt, one of the most important science-fantasy books of its decade."
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The Humanoids

1948

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.
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The Humanoid Touch

1980

Decades before headlines about automation, computers, and robots, Williamson was examining the relationship between humankind and machines in his stories of the Humanoids. Style, color, live characters, sustained narrative pace and a great deal of food for thought.

Author

Jack Williamson
Jack Williamson
Author · 48 books
John Stewart Williamson who wrote as Jack Williamson (and occasionally under the pseudonym Will Stewart) was a U.S. writer often referred to as the "Dean of Science Fiction".
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