The Anarchistic Colossus [Mass Market Paperback]

A. E. Van Vogt (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Ace Books; 1st edition (1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441022553
• ISBN-13: 978-0441022557
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,392,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Kirlian computers enforce the law., August 31, 2003

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This review is from: The Anarchistic Colossus (Mass Market Paperback)

Historically it's interesting that the "Kirlian Photography" fad that gave Van Vogt the idea came to nothing. Here "Van" imagines a future where computers can stop crime instantly, but there's something afoot they can't cover... It's a scenario where a few resourceful and inspired Vogtian characters quickly analyse a bizarre situation and take the required bold actions needed to solve the problem. Builds on the portrayal of the power and elegance of (real) rational thinking that was a major theme of Van's.