02237cam a22003373u 4500 23153 UtSlPG 20260610133530.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Tevis, Walter S., 1928-1984 The Big Bounce Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy February 1958. Release date is 2007-10-23 E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Jacqueline Jeremy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Big Bounce" by Walter S. Tevis is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores groundbreaking ideas about energy conversion and the implications of a peculiar bouncing ball that seemingly converts heat into kinetic energy in an unprecedented way. The narrative follows the character dynamics between Farnsworth, a quirky inventor, and his friend as they grapple with the potential and dangers of this fascinating discovery. The plot centers around an innovative ball created by Farnsworth, which bounces higher with each rebound, converting thermal energy into motion. As excitement builds around the possibilities of harnessing this technology for power generation, the ball ultimately escapes and creates widespread havoc as it gains speed with each bounce. The two friends scramble to contain the situation, realizing the destructive potential of their invention. The story intricately balances themes of innovation, ambition, and consequence, leading to a compelling conclusion that leaves the characters—and the reader—reflecting on the ramifications of their scientific pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Produced from Galaxy February 1958. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23153 64205 64205