- Rucker, Rudy. Frek and the Elixir. New York:
Tor, 2004. ISBN 0-7653-1058-9.
- Phrase comments in dialect of Unipusk aliens in
novel. Congratulate author's hitting sweet spot combining
Heinlein juvenile adventure, Rucker zany imagination, and Joseph Campbell hero myth. Assert
suitable for all ages. Direct readers to extensive (145 page) working notes for the book, and book's
Web site, with two original oil paintings illustrating
scenes. Commend author for attention to detail: two
precise dates in the years 3003 and 3004 appear in the
story, and the days of the week are correct! Show
esteemed
author and humble self visiting Unipusk saucer base in July 2002.
April 2004 