Robert Sheckley

Knigi Shekli budut chitat vsegda, poka zhivet chelovek chitajuschij. Ved esli kniga po-nastojaschemu ostroumna, to est vmeste i ostra i umna, ona najdet svoego chitatelja nezavisimo ot kaprizov mody i delenija na zhanry i napravlenija.Romany, povesti i rasskazy Shekli davno uzhe stali klassikoj - i ne vazhno, na kakom jazyke chitaet ikh mirovoj chitatel. Interesnoe, umnoe i smeshnoe - vot te tri moguchikh kita, na kotorykh derzhitsja v okeane literatury ostrov pod nazvaniem "Robert Shekli". I ljuboj chitatel, otkryvshij dlja sebja etot ostrov, budet vozvraschatsja na nego snova i snova, potomu chto nevozmozhno ne vernutsja tuda, gde ostalas chastitsa tvoego serdtsa.

Unlock the thrilling world of "Watchbird" by Robert Sheckley, a visionary tale that was out of print for decades and is now reborn through Alpha Editions. This restored classic, once lost to time, is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, ready to captivate today's and future generations. Dive into a gripping narrative where technology and morality collide. In a society striving for perfection, the watchbirds mechanical guardians designed to prevent murder begin to evolve beyond their creators' control. As these sentinels redefine justice, humanity faces an unexpected dilemma: Who watches the watchbirds? Sheckley's masterful storytelling and sharp wit explore themes of autonomy, ethics, and the unforeseen consequences of innovation. This timeless tale resonates with modern readers, offering a profound reflection on the balance between security and freedom. Whether you're a casual reader or a classic literature aficionado, "Watchbird" promises an unforgettable journey into a world where the line between protector and oppressor blurs. Experience the allure of a beautifully restored masterpiece that challenges the boundaries of imagination and morality.

Protivostojanie sil Sveta i Tmy podobno gigantskoj shakhmatnoj doske, na kotoroj angely i demony delajut svoi khody, ispolzuja v kachestve peshek i korolej znamenitykh mifologicheskikh ili istoricheskikh personazhej. Dostatochno molodoj po merkam Ada, no polnyj entuziazma demon Azzi prjamo-taki kipit novymi nestandartnymi idejami, kotorye mogut priblizit moguschestvo Temnykh na arene mirovoj istorii, a samogo Azzi podtolknut po karernoj lestnitse. Beda lish v tom, chto melkie problemy i nedochety, neuchtennye njuansy i dosadnye paradoksy, naprjamuju svjazannye s kharakterom azartnogo i legkomyslennogo demona, vsjakij raz obrushivajutsja na nego slovno snezhnyj kom. Ved vsemoguschaja Ananke, stojaschaja na strazhe Porjadka, ne dopuskaet ni malejshego projavlenija entropii vo Vselennoj!

Knigi Shekli budut chitat vsegda, poka zhivet chelovek chitajuschij. Ved esli kniga po-nastojaschemu ostroumna, to est vmeste i ostra i umna, ona najdet svoego chitatelja nezavisimo ot kaprizov mody i delenija na zhanry i napravlenija. Romany, povesti i rasskazy Shekli davno uzhe stali klassikoj - i ne vazhno, na kakom jazyke chitaet ikh mirovoj chitatel. Interesnoe, umnoe i smeshnoe - vot te tri moguchikh kita, na kotorykh derzhitsja v okeane literatury ostrov pod nazvaniem "Robert Shekli". I ljuboj chitatel, otkryvshij dlja sebja etot ostrov, budet vozvraschatsja na nego snova i snova, potomu chto nevozmozhno ne vernutsja tuda, gde ostalas chastitsa tvoego serdtsa.

Shekli umeet i nasmeshit - ne zrja ego nazyvajut metrom fantasticheskoj jumoristiki, - i pri etom priglashaet chitatelja poshevelit mozgami, v chem, kstati, i zakljuchaetsja odna iz samykh vazhnykh zadach ljuboj normalnoj literatury: zastavit cheloveka zadumatsja, uvlech chitatelja myslju. Takoe sochetanie umnogo i smeshnogo, takaja universalnost Shekli pljus blestjaschee ispolnenie vsego, za chto on ni bralsja, - ot korotenkogo rasskaza do romana i bolshoj povesti, - vyvodit fantasta Shekli za iskusstvennye ramki fantastiki, delaet ego literaturnym kosmopolitom, pisatelem na ljuboj vkus. Ego romany, povesti i rasskazy davno uzhe stali podlinnoj fantasticheskoj klassikoj nezavisimo ot togo, na kakom jazyke chitaet ikh mirovoj chitatel.Perevodchiki: Irina Ziveva, Dmitrij Mogilevtsev, Nijaz Abdullin, Vladimir Bakanov, Igor Bogdanov, Sergej Gontarev, Irina Gurova, Vladislav Zarja, V. Serebrjakov

Fantastika Roberta Shekli ne podverzhena vlijaniju vremeni. Ee budut chitat vsegda, poka zhiv chelovek chitajuschij. Ved esli kniga po-nastojaschemu ostroumna, to est vmeste i ostra i umna, ona najdet svoego chitatelja nezavisimo ot kaprizov mody i delenija na zhanry i napravlenija. Romany, povesti i rasskazy Shekli davno uzhe stali podlinnoj fantasticheskoj klassikoj - i ne vazhno, na kakom jazyke chitaet ikh mirovoj chitatel. Interesnoe, umnoe i smeshnoe - vot te tri moguchikh kita, na kotorykh derzhitsja v okeane literatury ostrov pod nazvaniem "Robert Shekli". I ljuboj chitatel, otkryvshij dlja sebja etot ostrov, budet vozvraschatsja na nego snova i snova, potomu chto nevozmozhno ne vernutsja tuda, gde ostalas chastitsa tvoego serdtsa.

Fantastika Roberta Shekli ne podverzhena vlijaniju vremeni. Ee budut chitat vsegda, poka zhiv chelovek chitajuschij. Ved esli kniga po-nastojaschemu ostroumna, to est vmeste i ostra i umna, ona najdet svoego chitatelja nezavisimo ot kaprizov mody i delenija na zhanry i napravlenija. Romany, povesti i rasskazy Shekli davno uzhe stali podlinnoj fantasticheskoj klassikoj - i ne vazhno, na kakom jazyke chitaet ikh mirovoj chitatel. Interesnoe, umnoe i smeshnoe - vot te tri moguchikh kita, na kotorykh derzhitsja v okeane literatury ostrov pod nazvaniem "Robert Shekli". I ljuboj chitatel, otkryvshij dlja sebja etot ostrov, budet vozvraschatsja na nego snova i snova, potomu chto nevozmozhno ne vernutsja tuda, gde ostalas chastitsa tvoego serdtsa.

Prospector's Special, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Po priznaniju sobratev po fantasticheskomu tsekhu, Shekli byl pervejshim vozmutitelem spokojstvija v nauchnoj fantastike. Jumor, ironija, kotorymi napolneny ego rasskazy, povesti i romany, nastolko nepovtorimy, chto dostatochno vykhvatit iz teksta khotja by neskolko strochek, chtoby srazu zhe skazat - eto Shekli. Da i sam avtor niskolko ne skryval svoego otnoshenija k literature: "Ja vsju zhizn staralsja byt ne slishkom sereznym. Ja ne schitaju sebja politicheskim myslitelem i pytajus vse donosit do chitatelej v legkoj, nenazojlivoj forme. Ironija - eto moj stil. Ja ne vybiral ironiju kak prirodnuju osnovu svoego myshlenija, tak vyshlo. Mne kazhetsja, ljudjam interesnee nasmeshka, a ne pouchenie, zanimatelnaja istorija, a ne mnogoslovnoe rassuzhdenie. Esli zhe to, chto ja govorju, ostaetsja neponjatym ili ponjatym ne do kontsa, esli ljudi prosto chitajut zabavnuju istoriju i pri etom otdykhajut, menja eto vpolne ustraivaet".

The Status Civilization, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.