Brian Wilson Aldiss Libri

David è un ragazzino di dodici anni che, qualunque cosa faccia, non riesce mai ad accontentare la madre. è perplesso, insoddisfatto e si pone tante domande. Chi sono davvero i suoi genitori? Per chi lavora suo padre? E soprattutto: che cosa ha di diverso dai suoi coetanei? Ciò che David non sa, e non può neppure immaginare, è di non essere affatto un bambino, ma il sofisticato prodotto della tecnologia, un androide dall'intelligenza artificiale. I racconti che seguono rientrano nei canoni o della fantascienza o del fantasy, ma più che allo stupore del lettore di fronte a una trama improbabile o allo scatenarsi della fantasia dell'autore che immagina situazioni e realtà del tutto straordinarie, Aldiss fissa l'attenzione su sentimenti, emozioni, turbamenti che, pur in mondi o epoche lontane, i personaggi provano. Da un maestro della fantascienza un racconto toccante, che spinge a riflettere sul futuro delle specie umana e dei nostri figli. Una storia che già aveva affascinato il grande Stanley Kubrick, al punto da trarne un soggetto per un film, e che è servita da spunto per l'ultimo capolavoro cinematografico di Steven Spielberg.

This original collection of Julie Bell's paintings depicts the power of the human form as well as characters from Marvel Comics. Her work combines strength with sensuality and the shimmering colours and fantastic detail bring great battles and imaginary creatures to life.

Curiosity was discouraged in the Greene tribe. Its members lived out their lives in cramped Quarters, hacking away at the encroaching ponics. As to where they were - that was forgotten. Roy Complain decides to find out. With the renegade priest Marapper, he moves into unmapped territory, where they make a series of discoveries which turn their universe upside-down ... Non-Stop is the classic SF novel of discovery and exploration; a brilliant evocation of a familiar setting seen through the eyes of a primitive.

Writer, soldier, bookseller, father: Brian Aldiss has earned many titles in his life. In the Twinkling of an Eye is a candid, vivid and charming look at the stories behind this distinctive writer of fiction.

Collection of short stories, linked by themes of life, death and transformation. By the author of "Somewhere east of life", "Remembrance day" and "A tupolev too far".

In a major publishing project, all of Brian Aldiss' 300+ short stories are being collected together for the first time.

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.

Contents: Introduction / Harry Harrison -- Roller ball murder / William Harrison -- Mason's life / Kingsley Amis -- Welcome to the standard nightmare / Robert Sheckley -- Serpent burning on an altar / Brian W. Aldiss -- We are very happy here / Joe W. Haldeman -- The birds / Thomas M. Disch -- The wind and the rain / Robert Silverberg -- Ten years ago ... / Max Beerbohm -- Parthen / R.A. Lafferty -- The man who collected the first of September 1973 / Tor Åge Bringsvaerd ; translated by Oddrun Grønvik -- Captain Nemo's last adventure / Josef Nesvadba : translated by Iris Urwin -- La befana / Gene Wolfe.

Celebrating Brian Aldiss's 80th birthday, this anthology features a selection of his acclaimed short stories, including "Aboard the Beatitude" and "A Man with His Mule." Alongside these works, peers provide insightful commentaries on Aldiss's significant contributions to science fiction. Renowned for his versatility, Aldiss explores themes of space exploration, time travel, and historical fantasy, often drawing comparisons to literary greats like H. G. Wells. His innovative storytelling continues to captivate both loyal fans and new readers alike.

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