Richard Bessiere

Strange Xmas toys appearing out of nowhere by the millions are so extraordinary that they are forcing mankind into a state of dependence, while the universe is slowly grinding down. Finding who sent them, and why, is the job of New York journalist Sydney Gordon, his wife Margaret, and their friends Professor Archibald and Gloria Brent. That journey will take them to the strange and amazing world of the Borloks, alien toys which hide a secret older than time itself... At the start of the 21st century, when humanity has instant access to all forms of leisure in all its virtual worlds, our idealized, abstract and yet screamingly real creations may want to take our place. What a challenge for Sydney Gordon and his son Bud Could the Borloks have returned to spread chaos on Earth, and who is hiding behind their old enemies? Richard Bessi re (1923-2011) was one of the greatest authors of the silver age of French science fiction. One of his most endearing creations was journalist Sydney Gordon, whose tongue in cheek adventures blended the most outrageous sci-fi concepts with hilarious comedy. This book reprints the iconic 1968 novel by Bessi re, with a sequel penned in 2012 by the team of J.-M. Lofficier & J.-M. Archaimbault.

From the search for El Dorado to the origins of the Ark of the Covenant, this book of mysteries takes a look at some of the most fascinating legends and myths of all time. The stories journey across continents and span thousands of years. Topics such as the curse of the pharaohs, the treasure of the Incas, the disappearance of the Hope Diamond, and the temple of King Solomon are discussed through facts and theories. In addition to delving into both the oft-told and more obscure legends, this book explores the intuition and luck that go into being a treasure hunter and discovering some of history s best-kept secrets. Desde la busqueda por El Doradohasta los origenesdel Arca de la Alianza, este libro de misterios examina algunas de las leyendas y los mitos mas apasionantes de todos los tiempos. Las historias recorren continentes y abarcan miles de anos. Se discuten temas como la maldicion de los faraones, el tesoro de los incas, la desaparicion del diamante azul de Luis XIV y el templo del rey Salomon a traves de datos y teorias. Ademas de profundizar tanto en las leyendas bien conocidas asi como en las oscuras, este libro explora la intuicion y el azar que forman parte de ser un buscador de tesoros y descubrir unos de los secretos mejores guardados de la historia. "