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John wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. His other works include the last men in london 1932, odd john 1935, philosophy and living 1938, star maker 1937, and sirius 1944. This acclaimed book by olaf stapledon is available at in several formats for your ereader. Two science fiction novels, paperback by stapledon, olaf, isbn 04862139, isbn 97804862136, brand new, free shipping in the us in the list of modern science fiction personalities, the late british philosopher and novelist w.
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