{"product_id":"the-band-played-on-9781023497732","title":"The Band Played On","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lester Del Rey | John Schoenherr\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Science Fiction - Alien Contact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLester del Rey's \"The band played on\" offers a captivating glimpse into rural life touched by the extraordinary. This classic science fiction short story explores the theme of alien contact against the backdrop of an ordinary farm. Del Rey masterfully blends the familiar world of small-town existence with the wonder and uncertainty of encountering beings from beyond our world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished originally as a humorous take on the genre, this edition brings back to life a tale that resonates with timeless questions about humanity's place in the universe. A thought-provoking and engaging read, \"The band played on\" remains a testament to the power of science fiction to explore the human condition through the lens of the impossible. Experience a unique and enduring story from a master of the genre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46370940485783,"sku":"9781023497732","price":1219.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-band-played-on-9781023497732","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}