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Max finds himself in possession of an ancient scroll that describes the entire history of humankind from beginning to end. Seeking to use the information for his own gain, Max triggers the mechanism that begins influencing his own life.
Trurl and Klaupacius are constructor robots who try to out-invent each other. They travel to the far corners of the cosmos to take on freelance problem-solving jobs, with dire consequences for their employers. “The most completely successful of his books... here Lem comes closest to inventing a real universe” (Boston Globe). Illustrations by Daniel Mr—z. Translated by Michael Kandel.
An ambitious ghost hunter is hired by the building owner of a factory plagued with sightings. The researcher contracts a crew of inexperienced workers to research the building. The crew becomes possessed by the negative energy in the building that preys on the emotional and psychological weaknesses of each individual.
A pair of mad doctors conduct a "sexperiment" on the viewer by showing a series of bizarre movies featuring lesbian zombies and video vixens. The film features various short films from Andrew Shearer's Gonzoriffic Films, including: Powerless, Bikini Gorilla, Mae of the Dead, Barbara, The Gash and more.
At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—office building, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
Ten stories, each inspired by one of the ten commandments.
THE WORLD OF UGLIES, SET IN OUR NOT-SO-DISTANT FUTURE,is a complex place filled with bubbly technology and lingo, yet bogus rules about status and appearance. That's why a guide to the world of uglies has been requisitioned from the hole in the wall. Inside you'll find: A rundown on all the cliques, from Crims and Cutters to tech-heads and surge-monkeys The complete history, starting with the destruction of the oil bug to the launch of Extras in space How all those awesome gadgets came to be: hoverboards, eyescreens, skintennas, sneak suits... PLUS an exclusive look at Scott Westerfeld's first draft of Extras -- starring Hiro, not Aya. And so much more, it's mind-wrecking.
Canadian documentarian Jamie Kastner (The Secret Disco Revolution) looks back at a notorious 1970s murder trial in the Virgin Islands. It's where five politicized young islanders were convicted of a massacre at a ritzy country club. Fast forward a decade later, the culprits' ostensible leader stages a skyjacking and found refuge in Cuba.
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer which unleashes the fury of a notorious gang leader. His cowardly fellow townspeople then betray him, forcing him to hunt down the outlaws alone.