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| Fans of the 1954 and 1978 films must read the book that started it all. It's not exactly like either film, but its a good read. The book locks Miles, Becky, their friends--and the reader-- in a horrible building and lets them struggle for a way out. ...more | |
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Firstly, do not compare this short story with the 1950's movie The Day the Earth Stood Still. Master has a person named Klatu and a tall robot who is encased in a block of super strong substance. Those two are the only things in the short story that' ...more |
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“Einstein: “I am enough of the artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
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Dave wrote: "Hey Demetrius,First a Happy and Healthy year of good reading to you and yours. Just finishing The Existential Cafe, a surprising history, biography and book on philosophy. The historical narrative..."
Hello Dave. The same to you and yours. The book appears to be a deep heavy work that I often get in the mood to read.
