John steakley, the author of armor and other excellent science fiction, has. He has published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. Jan 02, 2019 the stark realities of john steakleys military sf. John steakley is best known for his science fiction writing. Armor by john steakley meet your next favorite book. The story i heard and it may be false is that steakley s friends were unimpressed by his boasts that he could write a novel, if only he felt like it. As i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i laughed from the depths of me. Part 1 the storys divided into pieces and begins with felix. Many have called john steakley s armor a new scifi classic by someone standing on the shoulders of a giant. Sequel to novel armor by john steakley science fiction. Felix finds himself enlisted as a fleet scout on a planet called banshee to fight monstrous creatures known as ants. He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as. Later in his life, and this is treated as a twist in the book so this is technically. Sep 01, 2009 listen to armor audiobook by john steakley.
The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. A new book just as good would be amazing, but what are the odds. The book is divided into three parts, the first following felix and the second jack crow. But the novel that stuck with me the most was his first work, armor 1984. Pdf armor book by john steakley free download 426 pages. The first, published in, was armor, and while taking clear inspiration. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. John steakley books list of books by john steakley. John steakley was best known for his science fiction writing. When i was a kid, john steakley was an author i was immediately interested in for. Armor by steakley, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenter s film of the same name. Armor is a military science fiction novel b y john steakl ey. It has some superficial similarities with robert a. John steakleys armor 1984, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. July 26, 1951 november 27, 2010 was an american author, best known for his science fiction writing. In interviews given at the time of publication, steakley is quoted as saying that he wrote the book to explore the combat elements of a starship trooperslike universe. Armor by john steakley booksamillion online book store. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor tor. The two plots do intertwine, but the plots arent the appeal of this novel. He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenters film of the same name.
Well, steakley may have stood on heinleins shoulders, but i dont think he reached as high. Armor quotes by john steakley meet your next favorite book. The first edition of the novel was published in december 1984, and was written by john steakley. This is a serious book which shows the violence and brutality of war, the cynicism and hypocrisy with. John steakly captures the atmosphere of combat albeit in a science fiction genre better than anyone i know of. John steakleys armor, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. Besides being a writer, he has been a stockcar racer, a semipro football player, a private detective, an actor, and a car salesman. Its friday and here is our discussion on armor duration. In the armor novel by john steakley, why was this character.
It follows to basic plotlines one is the story of a desperate soldier fighting an impossible war, the other from the point of view of an. Continuing to talk about books that had a real impact on me. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakleys armor is a great book. Heinleins starship troopers such as the military use of exoskeletons and insectlike alien enemies but concentrates more on the psychological effects of violence on human beings rather than on the political aspect of the military, which was the focus of heinleins novel. The military scifi classic in a striking new package felix is an earth soldier, encased in special body armor designed to withstand earths most implacable enemya. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read armor. Armor by john steakley, 9780886773687, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Armor is a military science fiction novel by john steakley. Thats not to say that armor isnt entertaining, or a good book. Its a bit understandable in the case of felix since he has a secret that is revealed at the end of the book. John steakley has written four short stories, three films, and two novels, including vampires, which was the basis for a john carpenter film.
I should have dropped this book about 25% of the way in. This book is going to join the ranks of the classics of science fiction. Johns other book is just as grim as his story of powered armor and the. I asked him about a sequel or prequel and told him i had some ideas of my own i would share with him. Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online ebay.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 426 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Armor by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of armor. Dec 11, 2015 john steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. I was always shocked with how great those books were he never. When i found armor, i was initially skeptical that an unknown like john steakley could top the legend heinlein. Armor is, i believe, my favorite science fiction novel ever. Armor library edition by john steakley 9781433294822. Feb 19, 2017 continuing to talk about books that had a real impact on me. Hes on a military starship orbiting a hostile planet called banshee and about to be dropped into combat along with 10,000 fellow warriors. Armor quotes showing 117 of 17 you are what you do when it counts the masao. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
John steakley wikipedia the official unofficial john steakley site john steakley armor. Most of the action of the later twothirds of the book takes place on sanction, a planet far. Our best case scenario is probably a pretty good book, worst case is a pure cash grab. John steakley, born 1951 in cleburne, texas was best known for his science fiction writing. Sad to say, whatever he had written is lost to the general public, at least until one of his books become a major blockbuster motion picture and demand sharply. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet the planet is called banshee. I think its one book that all sf afficionados should have. The title of this book is armor library edition and it was written by john steakley. What happened to the unofficial john steakley website hot network questions if an employee modifies a copy of a gplv3licensed open source library, is the modified copy intellectual property of the company. Armor, by john steakley, depicts battles that engulf humanity in a wartorn future. About john steakley john steakley was an american author best known for his science fiction writing.
For instance, in armor, humanity is at war with an alien race simply called the ants by the soldiers that fight them, and steakley establishes that south america is the first place attacked. This particular edition is in a audio cassette format. When i was a kid, john steakley was an author i was immediately interested in for two reasons. It follows to basic plotlines one is the story of a desperate soldier fighting an impossible war, the other from the point of view of an expirate escaped from prison who joined up with the wrong crew. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Armor is one of my favorite standalone sci fi books, period, but it really ended in a great way. To my beloved father, first and foremost john william steakley and to eagle, first and foremost pal, this book is gratefully dedicated. John steakley is one of them, and this morning i thought ill go to wikipedia. The first, published in 1984, was armor, and while taking clear inspiration from robert heinleins starship troopers, it presupposed the space marine subgenre by a few years. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakley s armor is a great book. The controlling intelligence for the ants was never addressed or even why we wanted to fight on the planet. John steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. And when publishers asked for more, he said nah, that was just to prove i could do it.
About john steakley john steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. He was working on a sequel to armor, called armor 2, and you can see. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
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