{"product_id":"end-of-the-world-and-other-catastrophes","title":"End of the World: and Other Catastrophes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn this collection of apocalyptic short stories, humanity faces destruction from various causes, including plague, cosmic disasters, and extreme climate change, in 13 tales from the 1890s to the 1960s. The stories showcase calamities self-inflicted and from beyond human control, culminating in the Earth's final sunrise. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 May 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: British Library Publishing\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrepare to be immersed in a chilling anthology of apocalyptic short stories, spanning the classic era of science fiction. From the 1890s to the 1960s, this collection presents 13 doom-laden visions that take you on a journey to the brink of destruction. Delve into rare tales from the Library's vaults, where humanity faces its darkest hour. Witness plagues ravaging an over-polluted capital, a world plunged into utter darkness by a cosmic disaster, and poignant dreams of a silent planet once the last echoes of humanity fade away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe world is on the precipice of a catastrophic end, brought about by a myriad of factors. Extreme climate change, nuclear annihilation, and comet strikes loom large, each vying to deliver the final blow in this relentless countdown. Calamities, both self-inflicted and from beyond our control, unfold with devastating consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the first whispers of possible extinction ripple through the air, the tension mounts. The world braces itself for the inevitable, and the final sunrise becomes a bittersweet reminder of the fleeting nature of life. These apocalyptic short stories transport you to a realm where the stakes are high, and the consequences are dire. They offer a glimpse into the depths of human resilience and the lengths we would go to survive in the face of extinction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, grab your reading glasses, brace yourself for the impending doom, and immerse yourself in this captivating collection of apocalyptic short stories. The end is here, and it comes in many forms, but humanity's determination to survive will endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 308g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 189 x 130 x 25 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780712352734                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094699307258,"sku":"9780712352734","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1363fef5376466c5cef26ece40ac390d.jpg?v=1627705721","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/end-of-the-world-and-other-catastrophes","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}