{"product_id":"metin-atak-planets-at-war-1971-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Metin Atak  – Planets at War 1971 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eMetin Atak – Gezegenler Savaşıyor (Planets at War) – 1999 Atak Yayınevi First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eThis book, titled Gezegenler Savaşıyor (Planets at War), was written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMetin Atak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published in Turkish by Atak Yayınevi in 1999. It is considered one of the early examples of Turkish science fiction literature, reflecting a period when the genre was still developing locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eThe story is set in a future where humanity has expanded beyond Earth and established civilizations across multiple planets. As technological advancement accelerates, political tensions between planetary systems begin to rise, eventually leading to large-scale interplanetary conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eThe narrative follows characters caught in the middle of this cosmic war—pilots, soldiers, scientists, and decision-makers—each representing different perspectives within a fragmented interstellar order. The conflict is not only military but also ideological, as competing visions of power, control, and survival shape the course of events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eAs the war escalates, the novel explores the consequences of technological progress when combined with human ambition and rivalry. Advanced weapons, space travel, and planetary defense systems play a central role, but the human element remains at the core of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eThemes of war, power, expansion, technological responsibility, and the fragility of peace are central to the narrative. The book reflects both classic science fiction influences and a local perspective, making it an interesting example of genre adaptation in Turkish literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eStylistically, the novel leans toward action-driven storytelling with a focus on large-scale conflict, while also incorporating speculative ideas about the future of humanity beyond Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eGezegenler Savaşıyor is a standalone work and not part of a formal series, but it represents an early contribution to Turkish science fiction and shares thematic similarities with global space opera traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eFor collectors, this 1999 Turkish first edition holds particular value as a local science fiction work from a formative period of the genre in Türkiye. Its rarity and cultural context make it a noteworthy addition to specialized collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e• Title: Gezegenler Savaşıyor (Planets at War)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e• Author: Metin Atak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e• Publisher: Atak Yayınevi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction; space opera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e• Format: Standalone novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e• Setting: Interplanetary future civilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e• Core Concept: War between planetary systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e• Themes: War; power; technology; expansion; survival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Action-driven; speculative; conflict-focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e• Series: Standalone (no series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e• Significance: Early example of Turkish science fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Rare local sci-fi title from 1990s Türkiye\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49446834274442,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_570fd5aa-65dc-4718-87e4-a4ed7befafc8.jpg?v=1779292943","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/metin-atak-planets-at-war-1971-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}