September 18th, 2024

A Subway Named Mobius (1952)

"A Subway Named Mobius," a 1952 science fiction short story by Armin Joseph Deutsch, features a subway system with alternate dimension tunnels. It is DRM-free and in the public domain in Canada.

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A Subway Named Mobius (1952)

"A Subway Named Mobius" is a science fiction short story written by Armin Joseph Deutsch and published in 1952. The narrative explores a modern city subway system characterized by its intricate and complex tunnels that lead into alternate dimensions, presenting a unique take on the concept of topology. Deutsch, who was also an astronomer, is noted for this singular venture into fiction, which reflects his scientific background. The story has gained attention for its imaginative premise and is available in various formats, including HTML, PDF, and ePub, for readers interested in exploring this classic work. The book is in the public domain in Canada and is offered DRM-free, allowing readers to engage with the text freely.

- "A Subway Named Mobius" was published in 1952 by Armin Joseph Deutsch.

- The story features a subway system with tunnels leading to alternate dimensions.

- Deutsch was an astronomer and this is his only fiction work.

- The book is available in multiple formats and is DRM-free.

- It is in the public domain in Canada.

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By @sib - 7 months
This immediately made me think of the Heinlein story, "And He Built a Crooked House."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_He_Built_a_Crooked_House

By @wslh - 7 months
The Argentinian film Moebius (1996) [1] is based on that story.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moebius_(1996_film)

By @rwoodley - 7 months
I remember this from childhood and tried to find it several times. Nice story. I think of it often when certain software systems I work on become overly complex.
By @actionfromafar - 7 months
Available in .mobi format.
By @eep_social - 7 months
If you happen to be familiar with the MBTA, the opening is a treat.
By @Philadelphia - 7 months
I remember being scared by this as a kid.