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Man Plus

Frederik Pohl

Published 1976 by Random House · 215 pages

Hugo · 1977

Finalist

Nebula · 1977

Winner
Science Fiction

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8 award entries · 4 books · 3 wins · 1977–1981

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Synopsis

As Earth teeters on the brink of global catastrophe, scientist Roger Torraway volunteers to be surgically transformed into a cyborg capable of surviving on Mars. The radical alterations to his body and senses gradually alienate him from his wife, his colleagues, and his own humanity.

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Social SF
Biotech & GeneticsSpace ExplorationAI & Robots

Details

Series
Man Plus · Book 1
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9780394486765