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Robot

By Klimowski
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Robot features two compelling stories adapted by Andrzej Klimowski from Stanislaw Lem's works. In "Uranium Earpieces," a paranoid king imprisons his people in suits of flowing uranium alloy, and a young inventor named Pyron seeks to liberate them from tyranny. The Sanatorium of Dr. Vliperdius explores a world dominated by robots, where the hero's visit to a mysterious sanatorium turns dangerous as its robotic patients rebel, unveiling dark secrets.
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This graphic novel suits readers interested in speculative science fiction, dystopian tales, and fans of Stanislaw Lem’s thought-provoking narratives. It appeals to those who enjoy visually driven storytelling with philosophical and futuristic themes.

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"Adaptation and art by Andrzej Klimowski and Danusia Schejbal based on short stories 'Uranium earpieces' and 'The Sanatorium of Dr. Vliperdius' by Stanislaw Lem"--Colophon.

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Schejbal adapts Stanislaw Lem's Uranium Earpieces, in which a paranoid king forces his subjects to wear suits of flowing uranium alloy. Can a young inventor, Pyron, find a way to free the people from this evil tyrant?

Andrzej Klimowski adapts The Sanatorium of Dr. Vliperdius, set in a world increasingly populated by robots. The hero visits Dr. Vliperdius' institution, but its patients soon turn against him. Can he escape the sanatorium after learning its dark secret?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838409

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Illustration: chiefly col. Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 66

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