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First Lensman (Paperback)

de Edward E. Smith (Author), E. E. Smith (Author)
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In First Lensman, the second book in the Lensman series, we find the benevolent super beings of Arisia ready to bestow the first "lens" on a human being (which, among other things, will give humans telepathic powers). The honor goes to Virgil Samms, who will ever after be known as the "First Lensman." But it's a title that he'll have to earn by establishing the Galactic Patrol, a group that is at once powerful and incorruptible, and will protect the universe from the evil and almost-unstoppable Eddorians. If that weren't tough enough, Samms must also dodge assassination attempts at home and help his second in command Rod "The Rock" Kinnison win the presidency of North America. And that's just the beginning of his troubles.


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Originally serialized in the pulp magazine ASTOUNDING SCIENCE FICTION STORIES in the 1940s and '50s, E.E. Smith's Lensman novels are science fiction classics. There is an odd synchronism between the style of the novel and the production style employed by Books In Motion. Both Smith's writing and Reed McColm's narration feature a confident, easygoing style reminiscent of the 1950s. The action revolves around Virgil Samms, the "First Lensman" of the title, as he travels the stars, guided by the interdimensional Arisians, to gather worthy individuals to serve in the Galactic Patrol of interplanetary guardians. Telepathically linked and imbued with other abilities by the lenses provided them by the Arisians, the lensmen battle corruption, piracy, and drug-smuggling throughout the universe. S.E.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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4.0étoiles sur 5 Inspired a plethora of modern sci-fi books, films and comics, Jui 27 2004
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The Lensmen stories were full of many firsts. It was the first true space opera. It was the first sci-fi "epic". And of course, the Lensmen were the first true "superheroes", in classic, altruistic "comic book" sense.

So, you'll find much that you recognize here because you've already seen it from derivative sources. Just remember that THIS ONE is the original and the others are the ones inspired by it.

The Space Patrol of old-time radio, George Lucas' Jedi Knights, DC Comics' universe-protecting Green Lantern Corps, and many, many others all owe a huge debt to these excellent, pulpy reads.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Peerless Reading, Jui 1 2004
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This series is on my short list for best all time reads. Fast moving, galactic in scope, and broadly interesting. Smith wrote characters who called a spade a spade and were unflinching and unapologetic in their opposition to evil no matter how composited...very refreshing in these PC times we now live in where good is called evil and evil is called good and "good men" find plenty of excuses to "do nothing". ("All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797))

Interestingly, it's true that Smith's characters aren't "deep" by today's science fiction standards; however their actions speak volumes about their motivations.

If you truly enjoy a story excellently told, get this series! You won't regret it.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Skip the Clute review, read the book!, Avril 1 2004
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I liked the book a lot. It's clear though, that John Clute doesn't like Doc Smith and would rather be reading a Jane Austen novel. Skip Clute's intro and go for the main event!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Fast Paced--leaves me panting and dizzy with excitement1
Smith rewove his spell with his second prequel to the Lensmen books. I confess that I have never read anything so energetic and face paced; in fact, every chapter is a novelette... Read more
Publié le Janv. 22 2003 par Kendal B. Hunter

5.0étoiles sur 5 A great series
One of the only 6-book series I've enjoyed enough to finish. Highly recommended.
Publié le Nov. 28 2002

5.0étoiles sur 5 If only I were reading it for the first time..
I was a little kid when I read this book, but seeing it again reminded me of what a great series it is part of. It was all created by Edward E. "Doc" Smith, Ph.D. Read more
Publié le Juil 30 2002

5.0étoiles sur 5 The best science fiction i`ve ever read
I hope that anywhone of the movie makers will film the lensmen stories They will beat starwars and startrek for miles
Publié le Janv. 17 2002 par Rainer Becker

5.0étoiles sur 5 Return to a more innocent future....
Yes, the writing is sexist. Yes, the style is dated. What was once original and cutting edge seems clumsy and cliched, but it is we who have changed. Read more
Publié le Déc 16 2001 par Kenny Thomas

3.0étoiles sur 5 Let's Not Go Overboard
"Best SF Ever"? I don't think so, but it did start the whole
Space Opera genre and for that we should be grateful. Read more
Publié le Déc 11 2001

5.0étoiles sur 5 A series all true SF fans MUST read
Space opera as an art form from the golden age of SF. E.E.Doc Smith (a Dr. of nutrition of all things!) wrote one of the best (if somewhat dated) SF series. Read more
Publié le Déc 6 2001 par Richard C. Drew

4.0étoiles sur 5 The beginning of an empire...
This book chronicles the founding of the Galactic Patrol, and sets the stage for the Lensman books to follow. I read it because of Babylon 5 creator J. Read more
Publié le Oct. 15 1999 par Michael Salsbury

5.0étoiles sur 5 An EXCELLENT series, strongly recommended.
I have read the entire series of Lensman Novels, and I believe the books to be the best I have EVER read, and believe me, I have read a lot of Science Fiction. Read more
Publié le Jui 2 1999

5.0étoiles sur 5 Great
I have read all german Editions from the Lensmen Cycle. Now I've read the Original Edition and was really disapointed for our German Translators. Read more
Publié le Mars 26 1999

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