From Library Journal
This title is now better remembered for being transformed into one of the worst B-movies in history. Don't blame the book, however, which is well regarded in sf circles. This 20th-anniversary edition offers the full text of the original. Galaxy Press, which launched this July, will reprint a number of Hubbard's books. If your existing copy looks as if it has been on the battlefield, this quality hardcover will make a nice replacement. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From AudioFile
This first-class adventure novel is imbedded in mediocre science fiction, which contains no trace of Hubbard's Scientology. One thousand years after his sadistic race nearly destroyed humanity, an alien teaches a human too much, and we prevail. McDowell's voice is perfect with accented voices and passionate narration. The text is not burdened by music or sound effects though tape turning instructions would have been appreciated. Recommended for all popular collections. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A towering masterwork of science fiction adventure and one of the best-selling science fiction novels of all time, L. Ron Hubbard￯﾿ﾽs Battlefield Earth opens with breathtaking scope on an Earth dominated for 1,000 years by an alien invader￯﾿ﾽand man is an endangered species. From the handful of surviving humans a courageous leader emerges￯﾿ﾽJonnie Goodboy Tyler, who challenges the invincible might of the alien Psychlo empire in a battle of epic scale, danger and intrigue with the fate of the Earth and of the universe in the tenuous balance.

SYNOPSIS

Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000, recently acclaimed as the best science fiction book of the 20th century by the American Book Readers Association, is a compelling and action-packed science fiction adventure that you can't put down. Such recognitions occur because of the continued support of the many fans of L. Ron Hubbard's fiction works.

When initially released, Battlefield Earth was on bestseller lists for over 32 consecutive weeks. Now the total sales of the book tower over 5,000,000 copies worldwide. The upcoming movie, starring John Travolta, ranks with other blockbuster movies like Star Wars, The Matrix and Independence Day.

Veteran movie producer Jonathan Krane teamed up with John Travolta to produce Battlefield Earth with the intention of using the best in the film industry to create a new level of excellence in movie entertainment. With this purpose a top-flight production team rapidly fell into place.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Battlefield Earth is like a 12-hour 'Indiana Jones' marathon. Non-stop and fast-paced, every chapter has a big bang of an adventure. — Kevin Anderson

Passionate, engrossing, Battlefield Earth is first-rate entertainment. L. Ron Hubbard proves once again that he's one of the all-time grand masters of suspense. — Dave Wolverton