Brian Aldiss Reihenfolge der Bücher

A collection of thought-provoking essays and revelations (seven essays, one speech and an extended autobiography) by Brian Aldiss, the master of British science fiction. ‘The best contemporary writer of science fiction.’ – The Guardian ‘The colossus of science fiction’ – New Yorker Science fiction is everywhere. Every day fantasy is made fact by new technologies, advancements in science and by connection and communication. Imaginings of the future allow us to reshape our understanding of all that we experience – and through classic science fiction we are better able to understand the hopes and ambitions of the past. With precision and humour Aldiss uses science fiction as a lens with which to examine some of his favourite authors and their work, the role of art and literature – and to look globally at nationhood and culture. With humility and rare insight Aldiss also turns the lens on himself and the experiences which informed his long career in the genre.

Science fiction maestro Brian Aldiss at the top of his writing powers in a rare foray into literary fiction. With a sparse elegance, Aldiss crafts a heart-breaking, heart-fixing novella delving into ideas of selfhood and human connection. Published in beautiful new collector's livery.

A major science fiction novella by the master of British science fiction. First published almost a quarter of a century ago, it is republished here in its own right for the first time. 'The best contemporary writer of science fiction.' Guardian 'The colossus of science fiction' New Yorker

Brian Aldiss, who died in 2017, was best known for his science fiction - and in particular for a short story optioned by Stanley Kubrick, which would, under the direction of Steven Spielberg, become the film A.I. 'Sadness is just happiness in reverse,' says someone in a story within the story, 'We humans have to put up with it.'

Six bestselling authors provide lively personal histories that provide fascinating insights into the creative process — and offer inspiration for aspiring wordsmiths. Includes essays by Robert Silverberg, Alfred Bester, Harry Harrison, Damon Knight, Frederik Pohl, and Brian W. Aldiss.

Brian W. Aldiss to jeden z najwybitniejszych pisarzy science fiction. Za swoją twórczość wielokrotnie nagradzany. Takie powieści jak Cieplarnia, Non stop, Mroczne lata świetlne, Siwobrody – weszły do kanonu dzieł SF. Ale najsłynniejszą jego książką, od lat niezmiennie cieszącą się największą popularnością wśród czytelników jest Trylogia Helikonii, stawiana w jednym szeregu z Diuną Herberta, Majipoorem Silverberga czy Hyperionem Simmonsa. Helikonia to planeta należąca do układu z dwoma gwiazdami, które obiega po długiej, karkołomnej orbicie. Planetą raz rządzi sroga zima, innym razem upalne lato. Niby nic nadzwyczajnego, tylko że te pory roku trwają setki lat, przez wiele pokoleń. Pory roku determinują też życie na Helikonii. Zimą włada nią cywilizacja ancipitów, a latem humanoidów. Obie rasy są do siebie nastawione wrogo i dążą do wyniszczenia przeciwników. Budowanie i upadek cywilizacji śledzą zaś ze stacji Avernus, umieszczonej na orbicie Helikonii, wysłannicy Ziemi. Aldiss pisze science fiction w niewyobrażalnej, monumentalnej skali… wspaniały sukces. New York Times

Following on from the 1950s collection, this is the second collection of Brian Aldiss' short stories, taken from the 1960s. A must-have for collectors. Part three of four.

Following on from the 1950s collection, this is the second collection of Brian Aldiss' short stories, taken from the 1960s. A must-have for collectors. Part one of four.

Following on from the 1950s collection, this is the second collection of Brian Aldiss' short stories, taken from the 1960s. A must-have for collectors. Part two of four.

A moving account of the death of Brian Aldiss' wife Margaret.