Frank Herbert
The Green Brain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780765378897
- author:
- Frank Herbert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tor Books Reissue edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.3 x 17.8 cm
- Genre:
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, , Frank Herbert,The Green Brain,Tor Books,0765378892,Fiction,Fiction - Science Fiction,Fiction / Science Fiction / General,Science Fiction - General,Science fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A thought-provoking exploration of the intricate relationships between humans and insects, set in a world struggling to balance its needs with the natural environment. In a desperate bid to reclaim land from the jungle's vast expanse, the International Ecological Organization has turned to extreme measures, employing deadly foamal bombs and vibration weapons to eradicate the insect populations that threaten their efforts. However, these efforts have yielded unexpected results: areas once completely cleared of insects are now being rapidly reinfested, and bizarre tales begin to emerge from the jungles. The unsettling stories speak of insects mutated to enormous size, and creatures that seem almost human, yet retain the unmistakable sheen of insect eyes. As the boundaries between species become increasingly blurred, a sense of unease settles over the world, raising fundamental questions about the delicate balance between humanity and nature.