1976
First Published
3.55
Average Rating
444
Number of Pages
New York:: St Martin's,, c.1976. Very good in very good dust jacket. (lower corner of dj clipped, some rubbing to dj). Book club edition. 12 stories, some classics, some almost unknown, arranged to tell the story of the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire - and of its inhabitants, its customs, and more. Contributors include Arthur C. Clarke, Asimov, John D. MacDonald, Mack Reynolds, Fredric Brown, James Blish and more. Dustjacket illustration by Karel Thole. 278 pp.
Avg Rating
3.55
Number of Ratings
11
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Author
Brian W. Aldiss
Author · 71 books
Pseudonyms: Jael Cracken, Peter Pica, John Runciman, C.C. Shackleton, Arch Mendicant, & "Doc" Peristyle. Brian Wilson Aldiss was one of the most important voices in science fiction writing today. He wrote his first novel while working as a bookseller in Oxford. Shortly afterwards he wrote his first work of science fiction and soon gained international recognition. Adored for his innovative literary techniques, evocative plots and irresistible characters, he became a Grand Master of Science Fiction in 1999. Brian Aldiss died on August 19, 2017, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday with his family and closest friends. Brian W. Aldiss Group on Good Reads
