This World and Nearer Ones: Essays Exploring the Familiar

by Brian W. Aldiss

Book by Aldiss, Brian Wilson

Genres: Science Fiction, Essays

261 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

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.

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Reviews

[Snot]

There are some good observations and pieces on offer, but for myself, the rest wasn't up to the usual Aldiss critical standard. A bit long, drawn out, and monotonous in the articles and pieces often ball-shrinkingly dull prose.