The Man Who Lost His Face

Name: The Man Who Lost His Face
Author: Alexander Belyaev
ISBN: 9781787367708

Author: Alexander Belyaev
Language: Russian
Length: 86 pages
ISBN: 9781787367708
Published: 4 September 2023
Imprint: Fantastica

Endocrinology
Ethical dilemmas
Transformation
Physical appearance
Hollywood fame
Identity change
Revenge plot
Medical experimentation
Hollywood celebrities
Mysterious disappearance

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Description

"The Man Who Lost His Face" is a science fiction novel by Alexander Belyaev. It tells the story of Tonio Presto, a dwarf comedian from San Francisco whose film success does not help him in his personal life due to his deformity. He decides to change his appearance with the Russian doctor Sorokin and becomes a beautiful but unfamiliar man. He gives up his career and disappears. Later, a gang appears in the city, whose members can change their appearance. The participants of Presto's farewell party become victims of his revenge, but are ultimately saved by Dr. Sorokin.

Author

Alexander Romanovich Belyaev was a prolific Russian science fiction writer known for his imaginative and pioneering contributions to the genre. Born on August 16, 1884, in Smolensk, Russia, he displayed an early fascination with science and literature. Belyaev's works often blended elements of adventure, fantasy, and science fiction, making him a prominent figure in Russian speculative fiction during the early 20th century.

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