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A Romance of the Equator: The Best Fantasy Stories of Brian W. Aldiss
A collection of fantasy stories, including "Old Hundredth," "The Girl Who Sang," "The Source," "Bill Carter Takes Over," and more
345 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1989
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Brian W. Aldiss
834 books674 followersPseudonyms: 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
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
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November 4, 2017
Romance en el Ecuador es un libro que debe leerse con la mente abierta a toda posibilidad, los argumentos extraños y patrones no convencionales e inverosímiles se ponen de manifiesto en esta obra. Su autor el Británico Brian Aldiss es considerado el padre del New Age y la ciencia ficción.
El relato que mas me gusto es "El viejo centésimo" donde se expone una increíble manera de pasar de este mundo a otro estado de vida. Me gusto este libro lo recomiendo.
El relato que mas me gusto es "El viejo centésimo" donde se expone una increíble manera de pasar de este mundo a otro estado de vida. Me gusto este libro lo recomiendo.
May 22, 2018
Acabo este libro con una sensación extraña, como de no saber qué narices acabo de leer. Creo que podría decir que, de todas las historias, solo dos o tres me han dejado pensativa, sorprendida o fascinada; al mismo tiempo, creo haber disfrutado leyéndolas todas. Será por lo diferente, por lo extraño, por lo críptico en ocasiones...
No me extrañaría cambiar la nota, que se mueve entre un 3 y un 4, en un futuro, cuando haya reposado la lectura.
No me extrañaría cambiar la nota, que se mueve entre un 3 y un 4, en un futuro, cuando haya reposado la lectura.
November 11, 2025
The following short stories are really well written tales of fantasy, science fiction and mythical Gods. Worlds of imagination and corruption. The women chaining men to beds and the loneliness of space.
The best short stories in this collection are:
Lies!
North Scarning (a dreary ghost fable)
How an Inner Door Opened to My Heart ( A story on forgiveness.
Bill Carter Takes Over (How to wish you were a God?)
The Small Stones of Tu Fu
Journey To The Goat Star
The best short stories in this collection are:
Lies!
North Scarning (a dreary ghost fable)
How an Inner Door Opened to My Heart ( A story on forgiveness.
Bill Carter Takes Over (How to wish you were a God?)
The Small Stones of Tu Fu
Journey To The Goat Star
February 22, 2017
A lot of discordance.
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