Pat Frank
Pat Frank (1908-1964) is the author of the classic postapocalyptic novel Alas, Babylon , as well as the Cold War thriller Forbidden Area . Before becoming an author, Frank worked as a journalist and also as a propagandist for the government. He is one of the first and most influential science fiction writers to deal with the consequences of atomic warfare.
Pat Frank (1908-1964) is the author of the classic postapocalyptic novel Alas, Babylon , as well as the Cold War thriller Forbidden Area . Before becoming an author, Frank worked as a journalist and also as a propagandist for the government. He is one of the first and most influential science fiction writers to deal with the consequences of atomic warfare. See less
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Pat Frank book reviews
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Alas Babylon
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Still a good read
by oliver s, May 22, 2014
I read this book back when it was first published. It is a little dated but still a thought provoking novel. I would recommend this book to anyone. All about what could happen post nuclear war. A ... Read More
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Alas Babylon
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Classic Apocalypse Survival Book
by Cora B, May 9, 2013
This novel is an excellent read for many reasons, but it is an especially clear picture of the world as it was in the United States in 1959. Pat Frank is the pen name for Harry Hart, who wrote with ... Read More
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Alas Babylon
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I love this book
I finally managed to get a hardcover copy of one of my favorite books, Alas Babylon. I discovered this book when I was in high school, a long time ago. Having grown up in the era when a nuclear ... Read More
