{"product_id":"book-kp7k","title":"Cosmic Striptease","description":"\u003cp\u003eCosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA picture is worth a thousand words-especially if they're Martian words and nobody can understand them. So Mars put on a spectacular for Earth, using the skies as a TV screen. This proved the superiority of their science. But their morals-Wow! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarlan Ellison (1934-2018) was an American writer known for his bold, uncompromising storytelling in science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Born on May 27, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a prolific author, editor, and outspoken critic who shaped modern speculative fiction with his sharp prose and provocative ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllison's most famous works include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman\" (1965)\u003c\/strong\u003e - A satirical dystopian tale about resistance against authoritarian control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream\" (1967)\u003c\/strong\u003e - A chilling story about a sadistic AI that tortures the last remnants of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting The City on the Edge of Forever\u003c\/strong\u003e - The award-winning \u003cem\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/em\u003e episode often considered the series' best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllison won multiple \u003cstrong\u003eHugo, Nebula, and Edgar Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e and was known for his fierce defense of writers' rights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49534737613104,"sku":"BDkp7k","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/kp7k-Square-cover.jpg?v=1771291861","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-kp7k","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}