Alan Dean Foster
Born: 11-17-1946
Alan Dean Foster is a prolific American author known for his science fiction and fantasy works. Born in 1946, he has penned numerous original novels and novelizations of popular films, including the "Alien" series and "Star Wars." Foster's imaginative storytelling and expansive world-building have captivated readers for decades. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a master of fine arts degree in cinema, reflecting his diverse interests and expertise.
Book summaries for books written by Alan Dean Foster
Quotes
In space, no one can hear you scream.
I admire its purity. A survivor... unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality.
Final report of the commercial starship Nostromo, third officer reporting. The other members of the crew—Kane, Lambert, Parker, Brett, Ash, and Captain Dallas—are dead.
Perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.
Bring back life form. Priority One. All other priorities rescinded.
You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? The perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility.
The company sent them out there, and I'm the one they sent to keep an eye on them, to make sure they didn't get any money out of it. I'm expendable. I'm the one who gets thrown out. Why me?
Did IQs just drop sharply while I was away?
You don't see them fucking each other over for a goddamn percentage.
I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.
I'm sorry, I can't do that.
I'm not a robot, you know. I'm a cyborg.