The Stars My Destination

When it comes to pop culture, Alfred Bester (1913-87) is an unsung hero. He wrote radio scripts, screenplays & comics--in which capacity he created the original Green Lantern Oath. But Bester is best known for his sf novels, and The Stars My Destinationmay be his finest. 1st published in 1956 as Tiger! Tiger!, the novel revolves around a hero named Gulliver Foyle, who teleports himself out of a tight spot, creating consternation in the process. With its sly potshotting at corporate skullduggery, The Stars My Destinationseems utterly contemporary, maintaining status as an underground classic for 50 years.