Points of friction (Edition2) - Couverture souple

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374129280 ISBN 13 : 9789374129289

Editeur : Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A lone figure stands at the edge of a primeval jungle, where the line between civilisation and wildness blurs with every heartbeat. Here, the familiar world vanishes, replaced by uncharted islands, lost civilisations, and the ever-present threat of human sacrifice beneath the shadowed canopy. Within these pages, adventure fiction is distilled to its purest form, as the protagonist is thrust from the heart of African wildlife into the mysteries of a Pacific island untouched by time. The pulse of the jungle, the intrigue of Mayan descendants clinging to forgotten rituals, and the raw immediacy of jungle survival create a tale that is both exhilarating and hauntingly timeless. First appearing in the vibrant era of 1940s adventure tales and pulp magazine stories, this narrative captures the restless spirit of exploration that defined a generation. Yet its themes-identity, resilience, and the lure of the unknown-resonate as urgently now as they did then. In an age where much of the world is mapped and catalogued, the story's uncharted island and enigmatic lost civilisation invite readers to rediscover the thrill of the undiscovered. The tension between the modern and the ancient, the civilised and the primal, is rendered with vivid precision, offering both escapism and reflection for today's reader. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that the pulse of classic adventure fiction continues to captivate. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously revived for those who seek both the excitement of the unknown and the enduring value of a literary legacy. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to tales of peril and wonder, or a collector seeking a vital piece of pulp fiction history, this restored masterpiece stands ready to be rediscovered.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Editions
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374129280
• ISBN 13: 9789374129289
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 170
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie