02419cam a22003373u 4500 30242 UtSlPG 20260610133705.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Richmond, Leigh, 1911-1995 Prologue to an Analogue Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction June 1961. Release date is 2009-10-13 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Prologue to an Analogue" by Leigh Richmond is a science fiction narrative written in the early 1960s. The story is set against a backdrop of political tension and explores the implications of bacteriological warfare, public perception, and the power of media. It delves into the intersection of technology and societal issues, particularly the ways in which corporations can exploit crises for profit. The plot revolves around a fictional news broadcaster, Bill Howard, who reports on a potential outbreak caused by a US submarine spreading deadly bacteria. The narrative unfolds as a satirical commentary on the advertising industry and the sensationalism of news media. Howard becomes embroiled in a corporate campaign by the International Witch Corporation, which uses the crisis for promotional gain, leading to unexpected outcomes and questions of morality. As the story progresses, the mysterious efficacy of Witch products sparks rumors of real miracles, ultimately culminating in a public frenzy that challenges perceptions of reality, ethics, and the role of individuals and corporations in society. The tale is a reflection on the power dynamics between government, media, and the public in the context of fear and commercial interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction June 1961. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30242 71089 71089