The Weathermakers

Bova, Ben

Published by Readers Union / Science Fiction Book Club / SFBC, 1971

About this Item

© 1966: A stand-alone novel by Ben Bova. 1st printing of 1971 hardback edition. UK SFBC #174:- Synopsis: When Ted Marrett is fired from the Weather Bureau's Climatology Division after an argument with its head, Dr Rossman, he attempts to continue his work at a company set up by a wealthy friend. But Dr Rossman sees to it that the new company's licence is refused because both he and Ted are working on a method to alleviate a severe drought gripping the north-east and Ted is closer to the answer than he is. Determined to have the drought broken at any cost, Ted returns to Climatology. Shortly afterwards, it rains - and a Medal of Science goes to Dr Rossman. After the dramatic drought break-through, the Pentagon presses to make weather control a classified military programme. Ted, insisting the programme must be kept in civilian hands, attempts a spectacular non-military programme:- (original cost unmarked).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Weathermakers
• Publisher: Readers Union / Science Fiction Book Club / SFBC
• Publication Date: 1971
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback: 8" x 5"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Uncredited
• Edition: UK SFBC Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.34 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • UK SFBC
  • Science Fiction