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Hugo Winners, Vol. 1, ed by Isaac Asimov

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:52 pm
by Omphalos
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The Darfsteller, by Walter M. Miller, Jr. (1955): Taking its title probably from the German word "darsteller," which means "actor," Walter M. Miller's novelette The Darfsteller is about a failed actor's return to the stage. Miller's story is about the effect of technological innovation on the psychology of professionals, and it is a winner. Four stars out of five.

Ryan "Thorny" Thornier was at one point in the past one of those actors who you see all the time on the cover of People and Us Magazines. He and his lady-friend, Mela seemed to be more image that substance, but during their run they held the world as their oyster. Then along came a company called Smithfield and everything changed...Please click here, or on the book cover above, to be taken to the complete review..