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Blake's 7

By Terry Nation and Trevor Hoyle
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Blake's 7 by Terry Nation and Trevor Hoyle is set in a dystopian future where the oppressive Terran Federation exerts control over the galaxy. The story follows a group of rebels, led by the charismatic Roj Blake, who commandeer a powerful spaceship and set out on a mission to challenge the Federation's dominance. Combining elements of space opera and political intrigue, the novel explores themes of resistance and freedom.
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You might enjoy this if you're fascinated by gripping space adventures and moral complexities. With its mix of rebellion against oppressive regimes, intriguing characters, and expansive sci-fi universe, it promises a thrilling escapade for fans of early classic space operas and those who appreciate a blend of action and philosophical depth.

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New edition of the superb cult classic Terry Nation adventure
'40 years on, the dystopian sci-fi drama still packs a punch' GUARDIAN

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New edition of the Terry Nation classic

Galactic freedom fighters battle The Federation.

Accused of a brutal crime and exiled from Dome City, where a vicious regime wields dictatorial power, Roj Blake swears vengeance on the corrupt leaders who have destroyed his future.

Hijacking the Liberator, the most advanced spacecraft ever created, Blake travels to the sinister planet Cygnus Alpha and risks everything to rescue other victims of the regime. With these allies, he forms a new fighting force to combat galactic injustice and fight The Federation.

Blake's 7 is born.

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Blake's 7, based on the book by Terry Nation and Trevor Hoyle, is praised for its lasting impact and innovative storytelling. It's regarded as a dystopian sci-fi classic that influenced notable shows like Babylon 5 and Firefly. Critics appreciate its status as a pioneering British sci-fi series with engaging, ongoing storylines.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399603119

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 192

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Classic Fiction Classic Science Fiction Dystopian Fiction Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Terry Nation Trevor Hoyle

About the Author

Terry Nation was born in 1930 in Wales. After briefly joining his father's furniture-making business and attempting stand-up comedy, Nation turned his hand to writing and worked on radio scripts for The Goon Show and a range of TV dramas such as The Saint, The Avengers, Z Cars, The Baron, The Champions, Department S and The Persuaders. He also went on to write about 100 episodes of Doctor Who and worked on popular American TV series. He died in Los Angeles in 1997.

Trevor Hoyle was born in 1940 in Rochdale, Lancashire. In the late 1970s he gained recognition for his "Q" series, featuring Christian Queghan, a scientific investigator possessing the ability to journey through time as well as to hypothetical worlds and well as the highly popular Blake's 7 novels.

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