Gertrude and the Printed Page

By Stanley L. Alpert

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1892666006
• ISBN13: 9781892666000
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Alperts Bookery Inc
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A fascinating tale with an important lesson

Gertrude and the Printed Page is an intriguing novel, incorporating equal measures of mystery, governmental takeovers, political espionage, interpersonal relationships -- and a large dose of morality. The author takes a peek into another lifetime and introduces us to a world where civil liberties and basic human rights are in jeopardy.As a writer, Mr. Alpert reveals a genuine passion for books and freedom of the press and, with this story, truly pays homage to the printed page. Well-conceived and imaginative plot, with warm, likable, effective characters ... a valuable tale to read for anyone who doubts the importance of freedom and the integrity of the written word.

Thought Provoking and Innovative

Stan Alpert, a master of creative fiction, writes this innovative novel on the subject of the first ammendment. This book foretells life without books, through depiction of a nation in which books are banned. Most interesting is that Mr. Alpert crafted this tale long before the internet became an integral and paperles part of our lives. An intriquing novel well worth reading.

Cyberspace meets its match.....

Stan Alpert really captures the sign of the times when he brings Gertrude alive in GERTRUDE and the PRINTED PAGE. Alpert mixes the reality of cyperspace with the intrigue of government intervention, mysterious arson, and telephone tapping, not to mention suicide, murder, and the abduction of Gertrude herself. Gertrude's determination to keep the concept of a bookstore alive becomes a perilous task that unfolds into some very interesting twists of fate as the reality of cyberspace meets the determination of the "old guard". Stanley Alpert continues to present us with very complex individuals as protagonists in his books. They are mystifying to follow. His books continue to hold your interest from beginning to end.

Thought Provoking Novel

A simplistic, but highly powerful story line. It held my interest and kept me on the edge of my chair from beginning to end. Alpert successfully drew me into the intrigue and web of this futuristic story. The lessons to be learned from this book are frightening and a threat to anyone who takes our freedoms for granted. A must read for the serious minded and defenders for our constitutional rights.

Gertrude and The Printed Page

Boy, does Stanley Alpert have a creative imagination. The story line of Gertrude really makes the readers imagination run wild. Five stars for Stanley Alperts "Gertrude and The Printed Pages".