About the book
In this biting satire, the Cold War may have ended, but the eastern and western governments never told their citizens. Instead they created an elaborate ruse, wherein each side comes up with increasingly outlandish doomsday weapons—weapons that don’t work. But when aliens invade, the top designers of both sides have to come together to make a real doomsday device—if they don’t kill each other first.
With its combination of romance, espionage, and alien invasion, The Zap Gun skewers the military-industrial complex in a way that’s as relevant today as it was at the height of the Cold War.
Editions of Zap Gun
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547572710
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547724782
Read an Excerpt
In this biting satire, the Cold War may have ended, but the eastern and western governments never told their citizens. Instead they created an elaborate ruse, wherein each side comes up with increasingly outlandish doomsday weapons—weapons that don’t work. But when aliens invade, the top designers of both sides have to come together to make a real doomsday device—if they don’t kill each other first.
With its combination of romance, espionage, and alien invasion, The Zap Gun skewers the military-industrial complex in a way that’s as relevant today as it was at the height of the Cold War.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zap Gun about?
In this biting satire, the Cold War may have ended, but the eastern and western governments never told their citizens. Instead they created an elaborate ruse, wherein each side comes up with increasingly outlandish doomsday weapons—weapons that don’t work. But when aliens invade, the top designers of both sides have to come together to make a real doomsday device—if they don’t kill each other first.
With its combination of romance, espionage, and alien invasion, The Zap Gun skewers the military-industrial complex in a way that’s as relevant today as it was at the height of the Cold War.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Zap Gun?
Fiction > Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of Zap Gun?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547572710
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Zap Gun?
Philip K. Dick
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Zap Gun is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547572710) and ebook(ISBN 9780547724782)
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