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Before becoming a novelist, he studied dna replication and cell division at several major research institutions. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling on a beam of light at a speed beyond imagining. Books by gene brewer authors like gene brewer what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Two trade paperbacks wrapped together for one price. Brewer lives in new york city with his wife and dalmatian. At the manhattan institute his psychiatrist is determined to prove that prots identity is nothing more than a tragic. The series deals with the experiences on earth of a man named prot rhymes with wrote.

Gene brewer was born and raised in muncie, indiana, and educated at depauw university and the university of wisconsin, madison. Following kpax 1995 and on a beam of light 2001, heres the last volume in the worlds of prot trilogy, benefiting from the captivating film version of volume one. Five years to the day, almost to the second, after he disappeared form the manhattan psychiatric institute. Five years to the day, almost to the second, after he disappeared form the manhattan psychiatric institute, leaving his host body in a catatonic state, the being known as prot rhymes with goat has returned. It is written in the first person from the point of view of prots psychiatrist kpax was adapted into a theatrical film of the same name, released in 2001. On a beam of light 2002 read online free book by gene. Gene brewer works with a highly unusual patient, a sexually repressed man suffering from multiple personality disorder whose alter ego prot rhymes with goat. In 1985, slaughterhouse worker robert porter returned home to find his wife and daughter murdered by an intruder, whom porter subsequently killed before attempting to drown himself. This is a story filled with warmth, excitement, and humor. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Prot returns to his body at the hospital after a five year absence. Martins paperbacks 2001 fiction science fiction is the second installment in the kpax series. On a beam of light is gene brewers brilliant sequel to kpax, the novel in which a man called prot rhyming with goat claims he is a perfect being from the. Five years to the day, almost to the second, after he disappeared form the manhattan psychiatric institute, leaving his host body in a catatonic.

Brewer, 4 july 1937 is an american writer, the author of the kpax book series, about a man who claims to be a visiting extraterrestrial from a planet called kpax. On a beam of light by gene brewer abebooks passion for books. Kpax is an american science fiction novel by gene brewer, the first in the kpax series the series deals with the experiences on earth of a man named prot rhymes with wrote. Whereas prot himself is open, calm and caring and seems a superior psychologist by a country light beam or two than dr brewer. Prot has incredible insights into how to cure that suffering, and his. On a beam of light is the tale of prots return to earth and his plan to take some beings back with him, the next time he goes home. This book is the sequel to the novel, kpax, which was also written by gene brewer.

Science fiction new york statenew york psychotherapist and patient multiple personality life on. Kpax ii on a beam of light paperback july 23 2001 for. Now, in sixteen more sessions with psychiatrist gene brewer, prot reveals that he has come back to escort a chosen few to his home planet, kpax. Brewer brings back the 357yearold visitor from another planet who first appeared in his debut novel, kpax 1995. Martins paperbacks 2001fiction science fiction is the second installment in the kpax series. The first book in the series was made into a universal pictures film in 2001. Kpax is an american science fiction novel by gene brewer, the first in the kpax series. On a beam of light by gene brewer, first edition abebooks passion for books. On a beam of light is gene brewer s brilliant sequel to kpax, the novel in which a man called prot rhyming with goat claims he is a perfect being from the planet kpax an idyllic world without wars, government or religion. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.

Gene brewer books list of books by author gene brewer. On a beam of light advance copy geoffreys rare books. I was pleased to find that my reading of on a beam of light was much more interesting than that of kpax which had been ruined by the watching of the movie, first, and therefore feeling the book was a just a repeat of wellknown events. Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. Books by gene brewer authors like gene brewer what.

On a beam of light is gene brewer s brilliant sequel to kpax, the novel in which a man called prot rhyming with goat claims he is a perfect being from the planet kpaxan idyllic world without wars, government or religion. This particular edition is in a mass market paperback format. On a beam of light mass market paperback feb 1 2002. As promised, prot has returned, right on schedule, sliding into robert on a beam of light, or so he says. This book is a prefirst edition advance copy in wraps and it is in fine condition. Buy on a beam of light book online at low prices in india. The worlds of prot 2002, kpax iv 2007 and prots report, a brief natural history of the earth, which appears in kpax.

The title of this book is on a beam of light and it was written by gene brewer. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jul 23, 2001 on a beam of light is gene brewer s brilliant sequel to kpax, the novel in which a man called prot rhyming with goat claims he is a perfect being from the planet kpax an idyllic world without wars, government or religion. On a beam of light by gene brewer, first edition abebooks.

The trilogy, an omnibus edition of the first three kpax books. Prot is back, the rascally old scamp, and he continues his adventures around the ward with the sole goal or so it seems of helping out the other patients. Gene brewer works with a highly unusual patient, a sexuall. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buy on a beam of light book online at best prices in india on.

Gene brewer is the author of on a beam of light and kpax. Kpax is an idyllic planet free of the pain and suffering of earth. Gene brewer first edition book on a beam of light now available. On a beam of light kpax, book 2 by gene brewer fantastic fiction. Gene brewer was born and raised in muncie, indiana, and educated at depauw university and the university of wisconsin. Gene brewer was born and raised in muncie, indiana, and educated at depauw university and the university of wisconsinmadison. Books by gene brewer authors like gene brewer what should. Kpax was made into a movie, starring kevin spacey and jeff bridges, among many other people. Five years to the day, almost to the second, after he disappeare. Buy a cheap copy of on a beam of light book by gene brewer.

The sessions dont add up to a case history but instead offer a delightful, witty, often enlightening perspective on planet earth and some of its social, medical, and political aspectswar, violence, and, especially, some events in the lives of robert and company. Five years to the day, almost to the second, after he disappeared form the manhattan psychiatric institute, leaving his. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The worlds of prot, kpax iv and prots report, a brief natural history of the earth, which appears in kpax. Signed books by gene brewer, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards.

On a beam of light starts where kpax left off in the manhattan psychiatric ward. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Prot has incredible insights into how to cure that suffering, and. And with all that, im still not sure who or what prot actually is. I think the real story is how delusional and pathological the doctor and society in general is, attempting to be all controlling and utterly fearful of the behaviours shown by prot and other patients. On a beam of light by brewer, gene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gene brewer the mysterious young mental patient named prot seems to have a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospitals other patients, and when he reports that hell be returning to his native. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, albert einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly. That question only gets more confusing with this sequel about one of the most fascinating literary characters ive ever come across.

Gene brewer on a beam of light signed first edition book now available. Gene brewer is available at in several formats for your ereader. Gene brewer science fiction, american united states english fiction humanalien encounters american fiction psychological fiction fantasy fiction utopias life on other planets infobuy. Search for library items search for lists search for. Kpax was adapted into a theatrical film of the same name, released in 2001. On a beam of light starts where kpax left off in the manhattan. Gene brewer is an american writer, the author of the kpax book series, about a man who claims to be a visiting extraterrestrial from a planet called kpax. Vj books is the largest online bookseller of signed and collectible books in the world. Brewer of the manhattan psychiatric institute thought hed integrated all of robert porters multiple personalities when his patient at last left the institute, married journalist giselle, and had son gene, named after. Robert has been catatonic for these last five years. Kpax ii opens with a prologue by psychiatrist, dr gene brewer, who summarizes the events of the first book. On a beam of light reports on sessions 17 through 32, in which brewer treats robert, who hosts protand harry and paul, too.

It is written in the first person from the point of view of prots psychiatrist. On a beam of light by gene brewer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The sessions dont add up to a case history but instead offer a delightful, witty, often enlightening perspective on planet earth and some of its social, medical, and political aspectswar, violence, and, especially. On a beam of light by gene brewer first edition book. This book is a true first edition hard cover and it is in fine condition. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Pdf on a beam of light download full pdf book download. Ive seen the movie kpax and read the book the film was based on, and now ive read the sequel, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. Positively captivating, this warmhearted sequel to kpax 1995 revisits the manhattan psychiatric institute, where psychiatristnarrator dr. Mar 15, 2001 on a beam of light reports on sessions 17 through 32, in which brewer treats robert, who hosts protand harry and paul, too.