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"Brian Aldiss wrote that there were six other people in the theater when he went to watch the film... Frankenstein Unbound stands as an underseen victory lap for a filmmaker whose taste for both the unusual and the literary informed his finest creations." www.inverse.com/entertainmen...

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Science Fiction Blues. A witty and reflective take on the sci-fi genre, blending insight, humor, and Aldiss’s unique storytelling. 🚀🎸 brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/smal... #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #ScienceFiction

‘You don’t know my name, do you?’ Brian Aldiss on his friendship with Wolfgang Jeschke—good wine, German SF, and the start of a lasting literary bond. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/10/29/f... #brianaldiss #centenary #wolfgangjeschke #sciencefiction

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Ruins. A poetic exploration of decay and rebirth, set against the backdrop of a crumbling world. 🏚️✍️ #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

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Romance of the Equator is a captivating collection of stories blending adventure, love, and vivid imagination, showcasing his literary brilliance. 🌍❤️✨ #brianaldiss #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/smal...

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Report On Probability A. A mind-bending narrative questioning the nature of reality and observation. Experimental and brilliant. ✨📖 #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #ScienceFiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

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At 7pm on 9th October, don't miss @aptshadow.bsky.social at Leeds Waterstones for a very special panel event on "Building Brilliant Worlds" alongside @rjbarker.bsky.social and @davewragg.com in association with @britfantasysoc.bsky.social! Tickets only £5! www.waterstones.com/events/panel...

Remembrance Day. A poignant exploration of memory, war, and its lasting impact on humanity, told with Aldiss’s masterful prose. 🌺✍️ #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

‘What fun we had!’ Brian Aldiss on SF Blues, live TV chaos, and acting alongside Patrick Stewart in Hot Local and Galactic News. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/10/06/f... #brianaldiss #centenary #sciencefiction #bbcdrama

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Perilous Planets. A thrilling anthology of planetary adventures, showcasing Aldiss’s boundless imagination. 🪐✨ brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/edit... #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction

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Non-Stop. A classic sci-fi masterpiece, following generations aboard a vast spaceship, probing themes of isolation and discovery. 🚀🌌 #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fictionn #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

‘The robbers were not readers.’ Brian Aldiss on Anthony Burgess—Malta, Malaya, and a border crossing solved with a book jacket photo. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/09/26/f... #brianaldiss #centenary #anthonyburgess #LiteraryFriendships

New Arrivals, Old Encounters. A collection of imaginative sci-fi tales, blending wit, depth, and Aldiss’s unique vision. 🚀📚 #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/stor...

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Moreau's Other Island. A thought-provoking sequel to H.G. Wells’s classic, examining bioethics and humanity’s darker impulses. 🧬✨ #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

‘The secrets of the trade…’ Brian Aldiss on Charles Monteith—Faber & Faber, Lord of the Flies, Agatha Christie’s twist technique, and the lost world of boys’ fiction. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/09/16/f... #brianaldiss #centenary #charlesmonteith #LiteraryFriendships

Episode 4 of 5... Did you listen in? #Danger #jungle #thriller

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Life In The West. A sophisticated tale of personal and political journeys in modern Europe, blending wit and insight. ✍️🌍 brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove... #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction

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Last Orders. A reflective narrative on mortality, memory, and the passage of time, told with Aldiss’s literary mastery. ✍️💭 brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/stor... #brianaldiss #centenary #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction

‘Life was somehow more fun when Harry was around.’ Brian Aldiss on his friendship with Harry Harrison—SF, road trips, and a fateful meeting in ‘Jugland’. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/09/08/h... #brianaldiss #CentenaryCelebration #HarryHarrison #sciencefiction

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Jocasta. A modern reimagining of Oedipus’s tale, blending psychological insight with Aldiss’s literary flair. 🎭📖 brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove... #mythology #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenarianCelebration #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction

Introducing SF is a brilliant guide to the origins and evolution of science fiction, showcasing its key themes, works, and authors. 🚀📚 #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenaryCelebration #scifi #fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers #coverart #sciencefiction

‘Doris was marvellous.’ Brian Aldiss remembers Doris Lessing—friendship, festival performances, and a surreal sketch featuring Hitler in retirement. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/08/29/f... #brianaldiss #CentenaryCelebration #centenary #DorisLessing #edinburghfestival

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Intangibles Inc. & Other Stories is a brilliant collection of speculative tales, blending sharp wit, deep humanity, and thought-provoking ideas. A must-read for sci-fi fans. 🚀📚 #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenaryCelebration #Fiction #bookcovers #aldisscovers brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/stor...

Hothouse, now streaming on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #survival #scifi #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenaryCelebration brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

Hothouse. A lush, imaginative vision of a future Earth dominated by rampant plant life. Vibrant and unforgettable. 🍃🌍 brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove... ...and now serialised on the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #coverart #sciencefiction #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenaryCelebration

‘The great communicator was gone.’ Brian Aldiss on Harold Boyer—teacher, mentor, and the man who nurtured a young writer’s voice. A tribute to a life of encouragement. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/08/22/h... #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenaryCelebration #haroldboyer #literarymentors

Millions of years in the future, a colossal banyan tree covers much of the Earth. In its boughs, the last remnants of humanity are fighting for survival, terrorised by carnivorous plants and grotesque insect life. Brian Aldiss's sci-fi fantasy novel, published 1962. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

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✨ Today marks the centenary of Brian W. Aldiss (1925–2017) — author, critic & one of science fiction’s great world-builders. From Hothouse to Helliconia, his imagination continues to inspire. 🌍📚 #BrianAldiss100 #SFF

We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction. thealdissaward.com/the-2025-sho... This year’s winner will be announced on Sunday, 2nd October 2025, at the World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK.

The Bodleian Library held a brief exhibition in the Weston Library foyer celebrating Brian's Centenary this weekend. Fascinating stuff, especially the story boarding ideas that he presumably worked on in Kubrick's presence. ^TA

Helliconia Winter concludes the epic trilogy as the planet descends into its centuries-long winter. Civilizations struggle to survive amid political decay and nature’s harsh cycles. A powerful finale of resilience and transformation. ❄️🌍 #helliconia #scifi #fiction brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

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Helliconia Summer delves into the height of Helliconia’s long summer season. Flourishing civilizations face political intrigue, love & the shadow of inevitable change. A masterful tale of humanity’s resilience. ☀️🌍 #helliconia #brianaldiss #centenary #WorldBuilding brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

‘Boyd and I became great friends.’ Brian Aldiss on William Boyd—Shiraz, storytelling, and the rise of a literary star from No. 6 Moreton Road to the world stage. Read the full post: brianaldiss.co.uk/2025/08/11/f... #brianaldiss #CentenaryCelebration #centenary #williamboyd #LiteraryFriendships

Helliconia Spring begins an epic saga of life on a planet with centuries-long seasons. As winter gives way to spring, civilizations rise and adapt to nature’s vast cycles. A masterpiece of world-building and survival. 🌍❄️☀️ #helliconia #brianaldiss #centenary brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...

It's August, and this month marks what would have been Brian’s 100th birthday month. A writer who shaped science fiction as we know it, influencing generations of readers and writers alike. Brian's endless creativity showed us that the universe is truly vast brianaldiss.co.uk/centenary/