I think its one book that all sf afficionados should have. 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. 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. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe. John steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. There is a good reason why john steakleys armor still, after all these years is a common sight on the shelves of your local bookstore. Armor quotes by john steakley goodreads share book. Im a big fan of armor and would be stoked if someone had saved it. A good movie, or graphic novel could clean up some of these shortcoming, much like the forever war graphic novel did for the novel.
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. July 29, april 2, at only the connection between these two stories is even more tenuous. Armor is, in my opinion, the superior novel of steakleys duo. Even before i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i began to laugh a maniacal laughter from the very depths of me. Felix finds himself enlisted as a fleet scout on a planet called. The book is divided into three parts, the first following felix and the second jack crow. This is a serious book which shows the violence and brutality of war, the cynicism and hypocrisy with. It is a story of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat, and also of how strength of spirit can be the greatest armor of all. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor j barton mitchell.
Would anyone happen to have saved the excerpt of armor ii that apparently used to be on john steakleys website. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. Armor, by john steakley, depicts battles that engulf humanity in a wartorn future. Armor is, i believe, my favorite science fiction novel ever.
John steakley, the author of armor and other excellent science fiction, has. John steakleys armor 1984, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. Hes on a military starship orbiting a hostile planet called banshee and about to be dropped into combat along with 10,000 fellow warriors. To my beloved father, first and foremost john william steakley and to eagle, first and foremost pal, this book is gratefully dedicated. A decent interpretation of the ants and the armor itself. The first edition of the novel was published in december 1984, and was written by john steakley. There is a good reason why john steakley s armor still, after all these years is a common sight on the shelves of your local bookstore. He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenters film of the same name. Felix finds himself enlisted as a fleet scout on a planet called banshee to fight monstrous creatures known as ants. Armor library edition by john steakley 9781433294822. Besides being a writer, he has been a stockcar racer, a semipro football player, a private detective, an actor, and. Of course i was into the armor aspect of the book as i watched voltron and robotech. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 426 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants to forget his past and joins fleet to fight in the antwar.
Upper lamp on lowest gain glowing down to white sheets and yellow hair and golden skinso much gold for so little skinand all of it, the gently rising flat tummy, the wide eyes closed or shielded or hidden, the positively dreamlike sweep of lines from throat to forehead and back again to the partial view of more yellow hair, but tufted, promising more hair and more gold. Probably the best source for information is the antwar saloon, the forum on the site you linked. Jan 02, 2019 the stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. Pdf armor book by john steakley free download 426 pages. Dec 11, 2015 john steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. Another sad update for fans of armor by john steakley. Armor it is the story of felix, a man consumed by fear and hatred. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Hes introduced in armor as telling his story from firstperson perspective, a. Extremely descriptive book19834 written on the battle armor and how it functions. Sequel to novel armor by john steakley science fiction.
Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online. John steakley books list of books by john steakley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When i found armor, i was initially skeptical that an unknown like john steakley could top the legend heinlein. I tried to access it, but the site no longer exists since he has unfortunately died. In the armor novel by john steakley, why was this character killed. Would anyone happen to have saved the excerpt of armor ii that apparently used to be on john steakley s website. Besides being a writer, he has been a stockcar racer, a semipro football player, a private detective, an actor, and a car salesman. John steakleys armor, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. A friend recommended this book based on our similar tastes. The two plots do intertwine, but the plots arent the appeal of this novel. The long rumored armor 2 had an excerpt posted on the officialunofficial john steakley website in november of 2004.
Jack crow is similarly comparable between the two books. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants. July 26, 1951 november 27, 2010 was an american author, best known for his science fiction writing. He has published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. This particular edition is in a audio cassette format. This book is going to join the ranks of the classics of science fiction. It has some superficial similarities with robert a. Its also probably steakleys more well known book because of the john carpenter film adaptation. 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. I asked him about a sequel or prequel and told him i had some ideas of my own i would share with him. He did cover art for zelazny books like amber series and lord of light.
This book reached out and sucked me in from chapter one. The two plot lines i remember is the one guy who was like a book live cross between zaphod beeblebroxjames digriz and the other was a guy who lived through absolute hell and could just keep going over and over. Armor 1984 read online free book by john steakley in epub,txt. The title of this book is armor library edition and it was written by john steakley. John steakleys book, armor, is about the first interplanetary war. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. John steakley has written four short stories, three films, and two novels, including vampires, which was the basis for a john carpenter film. Its friday and here is our discussion on armor duration. Armor by steakley, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Armor is a military science fiction novel by john steakley. Buy the mass market paperback book armor by john steakley at indigo. Armor has been left in book form, which does not help its least developed portions.
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. Browse other questions tagged armorbook johnsteakley or ask your own question. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service todays deals new releases customer service. Would very much like to read them if they exist and are of the same quality of writing. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakleys armor is a great book. Written by john steakley, audiobook narrated by tom weiner. The best of our best, the best that each of us will ever build or ever love. Armor by john steakley audio book simply audiobooks. 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. I am pretty sure if this book was was written today that we would see multiple sequels to this as he definitely could have expounded on character stories that i would probably have enjoyed reading. As i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i laughed from the depths of me. John steakley wikipedia the official unofficial john steakley site john steakley armor. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are felix, jack crow. 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 1984 read online free book by john steakley in. So pray for this guardian of our growth and choose him well, for if he be not truly blessed, then our designs are surely frivolous and our future but a tragic waste of hope. Part 1 the storys divided into pieces and begins with felix. Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online ebay. John steakley is best known for his science fiction writing. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. John steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. Well, what we ended up with was something much, much more. It reads like an oil painting with deep characters at the center of a blurry canvas, where chaos is a. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet the planet is called banshee.
Armor by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It reads like an oil painting with deep characters at the center of a blurry canvas, where chaos is a smear of black paint, and speed a rake of colors. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read armor. John steakly captures the atmosphere of combat albeit in a science fiction genre better than anyone i know of.
Surprising to read a early 80s scifi book where darpa and other agencies have brought some of these technologies of the book to the modern battlefield. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakley s armor is a great book. The two plot lines i remember is the one guy who was like a book live cross between zaphod beeblebroxjames digriz and the other was a guy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.