The Runaway Skyscraper

Step into a thrilling future with Murray Leinster's "The Runaway Skyscraper," a timeless adventure in science fiction. When technology runs amok, a colossal skyscraper breaks free from its foundations, embarking on a perilous journey through a dystopian landscape. This classic tale explores the anxieties and wonders of unchecked technological advancement, capturing the spirit of adventure and the potential pitfalls of a future dominated by towering structures and runaway innovations. Experience a world where the impossible becomes reality, and the very fabric of society is tested by the unforeseen consequences of progress. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction and action-packed narratives, "The Runaway Skyscraper" remains a captivating exploration of humanity's relationship with technology and the enduring power of imagination.

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The Runaway Skyscraper

Step into a thrilling future with Murray Leinster's "The Runaway Skyscraper," a timeless adventure in science fiction. When technology runs amok, a colossal skyscraper breaks free from its foundations, embarking on a perilous journey through a dystopian landscape. This classic tale explores the anxieties and wonders of unchecked technological advancement, capturing the spirit of adventure and the potential pitfalls of a future dominated by towering structures and runaway innovations. Experience a world where the impossible becomes reality, and the very fabric of society is tested by the unforeseen consequences of progress. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction and action-packed narratives, "The Runaway Skyscraper" remains a captivating exploration of humanity's relationship with technology and the enduring power of imagination.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Runaway Skyscraper

The Runaway Skyscraper

by Murray Leinster
The Runaway Skyscraper

The Runaway Skyscraper

by Murray Leinster

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Step into a thrilling future with Murray Leinster's "The Runaway Skyscraper," a timeless adventure in science fiction. When technology runs amok, a colossal skyscraper breaks free from its foundations, embarking on a perilous journey through a dystopian landscape. This classic tale explores the anxieties and wonders of unchecked technological advancement, capturing the spirit of adventure and the potential pitfalls of a future dominated by towering structures and runaway innovations. Experience a world where the impossible becomes reality, and the very fabric of society is tested by the unforeseen consequences of progress. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction and action-packed narratives, "The Runaway Skyscraper" remains a captivating exploration of humanity's relationship with technology and the enduring power of imagination.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023155199
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 54
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.11(d)

About the Author

Murray Leinster was the pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American author of science fiction who lived from June 16, 1896, until June 8, 1975. More than 1,500 short stories, essays, 14 film scripts, hundreds of radio plays, and television plays were all written and published by him. Leinster was the son of George B. Jenkins and Mary L. Jenkins, he was born in Norfolk, Virginia; his father was an accountant. He dropped out of high school and started working as a freelance writer before World War I. When his first tale was published in H. L. Mencken's The Smart Set, he was two months away from turning 20. He served with the American Army and the Committee of Public Information both during and after the conflict. Science fiction author William F. Leinster was known for his prodigious output, and his 1956 short story "Exploration Team" earned him a Hugo Award. Men into Space and The Time Tunnel are only a couple of the science fiction TV shows that he created tie-in literature. He worked for the American Office of War Information during World War II. Both Galaxy Magazine and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction published his tales.
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