{"product_id":"the-man-who-fell-to-earth","title":"The Man Who Fell to Earth","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eriginally published in 1963 and reissued as part of the \u003cem data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eSF Masterworks\u003c\/em\u003e series. The story follows Thomas Jerome Newton, a humanoid alien from the planet Anthea, who arrives on Earth in a desperate attempt to save his dying world by transporting water back home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eAs Newton uses his advanced knowledge to amass wealth and build the technology needed for his mission, he becomes entangled in the complex web of human society—experiencing isolation, addiction, love, and betrayal. Ultimately, his alien nature and Earth’s systemic flaws collide, leading to a tragic unraveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eBoth a profound commentary on human weakness and an exploration of what it means to be an outsider, Tevis’s novel is a quietly devastating portrayal of alienation and loss, imbued with melancholy and philosophical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eA Sci-Fi Classic:\u003c\/strong\u003e A foundational work of literary science fiction with enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eThoughtful and Poignant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores themes of loneliness, addiction, and identity with emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eBrilliantly Written:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tevis’s prose is spare, lyrical, and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eInspiration for the Film:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapted into a cult-favorite movie starring David Bowie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003ePart of the SF Masterworks Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognized as one of the most important sci-fi novels of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2302\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWalter Tevis (1928–1984) was an acclaimed American novelist known for blending speculative and humanistic themes. In addition to \u003cem data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eThe Man Who Fell to Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, his works include \u003cem data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eThe Hustler\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eThe Color of Money\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eThe Queen’s Gambit\u003c\/em\u003e, all of which have been adapted into major films or series. Tevis’s fiction often centers on gifted, troubled outsiders struggling within flawed systems, and he remains celebrated for his compelling storytelling and psychological insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gollancz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46287918432509,"sku":"","price":1118.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/91QkdwaEcjL._SL1500.jpg?v=1747483036","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/the-man-who-fell-to-earth","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}