Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life
Philip José Farmer, Win Scott Eckert
Paperback
(Altus Press, July 9, 2013)
He is the greatest hero of our timeâDoc Savage! Philip JosĂ© Farmer, three-time Hugo award winner and Science Fiction Grand Master, has turned his superb research and narrative skills to one of the greatest heroes of our time: Doc Savage, the bronze champion of justice. Now, at last, the incredible life story of the real man behind the Doc Savage pulp novels, including: His true name and family background, covering his relationship to Lord Greystoke, Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, James Bond, and Fu Manchu. Detailed information on some of his most devilish opponentsâJohn Sunlight, the Mystic Mullah, and Mr. Wail. A summation of some of Docâs most amazing inventions. Biographies of the Fabulous FiveâMonk, Ham, Renny, Long Tom, and Johnnyâas well as the groupâs Lady Auxiliary and Bronze Knockout, Pat Savage! Together with other data and brilliant deductions, Philip JosĂ© Farmer offers an amazing account of this remarkable manâs astonishing career!