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100 1 _aLeache, Joy
245 1 0 _aSatisfaction Guaranteed
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine December 1961
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-10
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Satisfaction Guaranteed" by Joy Leache is a science fiction novella that first appeared in "Galaxy Magazine" in the early 1960s. The story centers on interstellar promotions and the quirky challenges faced by a fledgling promoter, Andrew Stephens, as he navigates the complexities of selling a struggling planet, Felix II, to the Galactic Federation. The backdrop of the narrative captures the blend of humorous social commentary and speculative technology characteristic of mid-20th century science fiction. The plot follows Andrew Stephens and his steno, Edith Featherpenny, as they attempt to secure the admission of the isolated planet Felix II into the Galactic Federation. Faced with unique cultural and political hurdles posed by the diminutive Felicians, who pride themselves on their quaint customs and lack of industrial advancement, Andrew grapples with the mandate to demonstrate that Felix II can offer something valuable. As they explore various potential exports, from tourism to traditional shoes, Andrew must confront his own insecurities and the amusing realities of the Felician way of life. Through a series of comedic misadventures and unexpected revelations about the Felicians’ dexterity and unique standing in the galaxy, the story ultimately reveals a clever solution to their economic stagnation, blending themes of innovation, community, and the often absurd nature of intergalactic trade. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aLove stories
653 _aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction
653 _aBusiness -- Fiction
653 _aExtrasolar planets -- Fiction
700 1 _aGaughan, Jack,
_d1930-1985
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine December 1961
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51727
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