{"product_id":"the-tunnel-under-the-world-a-positronic-book-paperback","title":"The Tunnel Under The World: A Positronic Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederik Pohl\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tunnel Under the World\u003c\/em\u003e by Frederik Pohl is one of the most memorable short works of mid-twentieth-century science fiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Guy Burckhardt, an ordinary man who awakens on June 15 expecting a routine day in the quiet town of Tylerton. Yet something feels strangely wrong. Subtle irregularities begin to appear, and the day seems to repeat itself in unsettling ways. As Burckhardt struggles to understand what is happening, he gradually discovers that the reality surrounding him is far more artificial-and far more disturbing-than he could have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePohl uses the framework of speculative fiction to explore themes of consumer culture, corporate control, and the manipulation of everyday life. Beneath the story's ingenious premise lies a sharp satire of advertising and the growing influence of mass marketing in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining suspense, wit, and a striking conceptual twist, \u003cem\u003eThe Tunnel Under the World\u003c\/em\u003e has long been regarded as a classic of Golden Age science fiction. Its imaginative vision and social commentary helped secure Pohl's reputation as one of the most insightful writers of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore other exciting Positronic Books devoted to classic science fiction, fantasy, and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53094024184032,"sku":"9781515403159","price":13.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/ROaInJpjDM9781515403159.webp?v=1781647143","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-tunnel-under-the-world-a-positronic-book-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}