A Genius for the Future. A Love Across the Stars. A Battle for Tomorrow. In the dazzling year 2660, Ralph 124C 41+ is more than a man—he is one of Earth’s supreme scientific minds, a visionary whose inventions have reshaped civilization. A chance encounter over a mysterious visiophone connects him to Alice, a young woman in peril on the frozen slopes of Switzerland. His swift, remote rescue sparks a romance that transcends distance, yet draws the attention of a powerful rival from Mars. Kidnapping. Interplanetary pursuit. Death itself defied. From the bustling moving sidewalks of New York to the red deserts of Mars, Ralph’s quest to save Alice becomes a breathtaking journey through the wonders and dangers of a far-flung future. Filled with astonishing predictions—video calls, space travel, solar power—Hugo Gernsback’s landmark novel is both a thrilling romance and a prophetic glimpse of the world to come.