The Prophetic Camera by John McGreevey

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Author McGreevey, John, 1922-2010
Title The Prophetic Camera
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Prophetic Camera" by John McGreevey is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative focuses on the life of photographer Joey Barrett, who is assigned to interview an eccentric inventor named Jason Ewing, who claims to have developed a unique camera capable of capturing images from other dimensions, including the future. The story explores themes of belief, ambition, and the unforeseen consequences of wielding knowledge that can alter the perception of time. In the tale, Joey Barrett initially dismisses Ewing as a crackpot and is skeptical about the claims surrounding his revolutionary camera. However, after witnessing a horrific accident that Ewing had predicted through one of his photographs, Joey's perspective begins to shift. As the story unfolds, Joey's obsession with the power of Ewing's formula intensifies, leading to a tense encounter where he forcefully tries to obtain it. In a tragic twist, Ewing dies accidentally, leaving Joey with the knowledge of the devastating potential of his invention. Ultimately, Joey faces the horrifying realization of an image that seals his own fate, implying that knowledge and ambition, when unchecked, can lead to dire consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Photography -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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