The Cosmic Junkman: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Cosmic Junkman is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Phillips, Rog (1909–1965).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Cosmic Junkman" by Rog Phillips is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story unfolds in a post-war Earth, where robots have been demobilized and humans have a burgeoning fear of their former mechanical soldiers. The narrative is driven by characters such as Fleet Admiral William A. Ford and Generalissimo Vilbis, as well as a sentient robot named 2615, who grapples with themes of autonomy, fear, and humanity's relationship with artificial intelligence. The opening of the book introduces a tense situation aboard the flagship "Rover", where Admiral Ford keeps a prisoner, Vilbis, a former enemy leader. As they discuss the dangers posed by robots and fears of their potential rebellion due to a lack of human oversight, chaos ensues when an unidentified ship attacks and their fleet is threatened. The narrative then shifts to the cosmic junkman—a character involved in the care and management of decommissioned robots—setting the stage for the central conflict around the rise of intelligent machines and the survival of humanity. The tension mounts as the plot hints at a conspiracy involving alien robots that have plans for Earth's subjugation, while the dynamics between the characters lay groundwork for themes of survival, power, and betrayal in a futuristic setting.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Cosmic Junkman
- Author credits: Phillips, Rog (1909–1965)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Robots -- Fiction
- Science fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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