The Whole Man

Gerald Howson is born during a time of battle and civil unrest. Though his birth goes largely unnoticed, the child proves exceptional despite severe physical disabilities and bodily flaws. His mind develops extraordinary telepathic abilities capable of reshaping the world around him. However, his powers carry danger. The fantasies of control that sometimes tempt him threaten those nearby and potentially all of humanity. A man whose physical form inspires pity and fear becomes an embodiment of superhuman capability. Originally published in the United Kingdom as Telepathist, this novel explores a severely handicapped protagonist in a dystopian world. John Brunner, a Hugo Award winner for Best Novel (Stand on Zanzibar), presents a work that anticipates themes later associated with cyberpunk fiction. His classic works are being reintroduced for both longtime readers and those new to his science fiction vision.