{"product_id":"null-abc-large-print","title":"Null-ABC — Large Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why knowledge might become the greatest threat to power? In Null-ABC, legendary science fiction duo H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire unveil a dystopian future where reading is not just discouraged—it’s outlawed. Set generations after a devastating apocalypse, the story paints a chilling portrait of a society where “abcy” (illiteracy) is the norm, and “readies” (those who can read) are hunted as criminals. The Department of Education is no longer a beacon of learning—it’s an enforcer of ignorance. With printed words banned and written language viewed as a tool of the old corrupt world, truth has been replaced by slogans, dogma, and manipulated belief. But deep in the shadows, a movement grows. Rebels, scientists, and rogue scholars risk everything to bring literacy back to humanity. What you’ll discover in this visionary sci-fi parable:  A Terrifyingly Plausible Future – Enter a world where knowledge has become forbidden and truth is redefined by the powerful.  A Battle Between Enlightenment and Control – Follow brave characters who resist tyranny by reviving the simple act of reading.  Themes of Censorship and Social Engineering – Examine how illiteracy can be weaponized to suppress free thought and manipulate identity.  Fast-Paced Dystopian Intrigue – A gripping plot filled with tension, espionage, and bold acts of rebellion.  A Literary Wake-Up Call – A potent commentary on the fragile relationship between truth, freedom, and education. First published in the 1950s, Null-ABC (also known as The Return) was ahead of its time, predicting a world where information is feared and ignorance is cultivated. This modern edition invites a new generation of readers to confront the frightening implications of intellectual repression. If you loved Fahrenheit 451, 1984, or Brave New World, you won’t forget Null-ABC. ### Audiobook Description Have you ever wondered why reading could become a revolutionary act? Null-ABC by H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire imagines a dark, post-apocalyptic future where literacy is outlawed, and education has been weaponized to control the population. In this society, those who read are branded enemies of the state—and those who resist must hide in the shadows. As the government tightens its grip, a secret rebellion rises to reclaim the power of knowledge. But can they succeed in a world where the truth itself has been erased? What you’ll discover inside:  A dystopian society where reading and writing are crimes  A powerful resistance movement fighting to bring back truth and enlightenment  Gripping political intrigue and high-stakes espionage  A prophetic warning about censorship, control, and the erosion of knowledge Null-ABC is a haunting, fast-paced exploration of the human need to know—and the dangers of a world that fears understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Library of Alexandria","offers":[{"title":"Large Print Paperback","offer_id":58289313907036,"sku":"LOA-C590-LPPB","price":7.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Print Hardcover","offer_id":58289313939804,"sku":"LOA-C590-LPHC","price":16.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Print eBook","offer_id":58289313972572,"sku":"LOA-C590-LPEB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/9442\/8764\/files\/0590_Null_ABC__large_print__ebook__pages-192__trim-6x9in__1800x2700px.jpg?v=1784149911","url":"https:\/\/libraryofalexandria.com\/products\/null-abc-large-print","provider":"The Library of Alexandria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}