{"product_id":"alas-babylon-pat-frank-9780060741877","title":"Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #111111; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\" class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eAlas, Babylon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #333333; border-bottom: 2px solid #8b0000; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eby Pat Frank (Foreword by David Brin)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555555; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\"An extraordinary real picture of human beings numbed by catastrophe but still driven by the unconquerable determination of living creatures to keep on being alive.\" — The New Yorker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcf4f4; border-left: 5px solid #8b0000; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #5a0000;\"\u003e☢️ POST-APOCALYPTIC FICTION | CLASSIC SCI-FI | SURVIVAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eA harrowing, foundational Cold War era novel exploring the sudden collapse of civilization and the enduring human spirit in the wake of a nuclear holocaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1959 at the height of the Cold War, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlas, Babylon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e remains a chillingly realistic portrayal of apocalyptic survival. \"Alas, Babylon\" were the fateful words that heralded the end. When the unthinkable nightmare of a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, tens of millions perish instantly. For the survivors, the immediate aftermath is a brutal landscape of hunger, sickness, and stripped-away civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst all odds, one small Florida town is miraculously spared the direct blast. However, for these isolated residents—men and women of all ages and backgrounds—the struggle for survival has only just begun. Confronting a harrowing darkness, the town must find the courage to band together to rebuild and protect what is left of humanity. This edition features a compelling introduction by award-winning science fiction writer and scientist David Brin, adding profound context to Frank's masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 25px 0; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAuthor Bio\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePat Frank\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American writer and journalist whose work captured the profound anxieties of the atomic age. \u003cem\u003eAlas, Babylon\u003c\/em\u003e stands as his most famous work, widely regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of post-nuclear apocalyptic fiction. The novel's enduring legacy is cemented by its inclusion in David Pringle's authoritative guide, \u003cem\u003eScience Fiction: The 100 Best Novels\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eReader Targeting \u0026amp; Academic Utility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold War Historians \u0026amp; Scholars:\u003c\/strong\u003e A primary literary text for analyzing mid-20th-century nuclear anxiety and geopolitical tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Dystopian Fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential reading for enthusiasts of foundational post-apocalyptic world-building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvivalist \u0026amp; Prepper Audiences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a gripping, sociological look at community rebuilding and resource management after a catastrophic grid collapse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e9780060741877\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0060741872\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHarperCollins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eJuly 5, 2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eScience Fiction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatured entry in David Pringle's \u003cem\u003eScience Fiction: The 100 Best Novels\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an exclusive foreword by award-winning scientist and author David Brin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A masterclass in tension and human resilience that remains shockingly relevant today.\" — \u003cem\u003eBust Down Books Editorial Review\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; padding: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: We Aim to Please—Because Our Customers are Our Family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: People Over Profits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Alas, Babylon\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Pat Frank\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9780060741877\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2005-07-05\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"HarperCollins\"\n      },\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"price\": \"13.99\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n      },\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045501088059,"sku":"0060741872","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780060741877.jpg?v=1774530307","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/alas-babylon-pat-frank-9780060741877","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}