Coming Attraction

Coming Attraction is a science fiction novella by Fritz Leiber, first published in 1950. Set in a dystopian future New York City following World War III, the story examines gender dynamics and identity through the lens of societal pressures, where women wear masks as a fashion statement. The plot follows Wysten Turner, an Englishman who saves a masked woman from danger, leading him into a world of intrigue and violence involving underground wrestling and ruthless gangs. This thought-provoking narrative raises questions about attraction and the complexities of human relationships in a transformed society.