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Brian Aldiss
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Award winning Science Fiction Grandmaster and acclaimed writer of English prose. The official BlueSky account as run by Brian's literary estate.
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 1
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/
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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 13h
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!

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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 17h
Remembrance Day. A poignant exploration of memory, war, and its lasting impact on humanity, told with Aldiss’s masterful prose. 🌺✍️

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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 2d
‘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
Friendships: Frank Hatherly
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 5d
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 6d
Perilous Planets. A thrilling anthology of planetary adventures, showcasing Aldiss’s boundless imagination. 🪐✨

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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 7d
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 10d
Non-Stop. A classic sci-fi masterpiece, following generations aboard a vast spaceship, probing themes of isolation and discovery. 🚀🌌
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 12d
‘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
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 14d
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
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 19d
#CosmicPerspective #humanity #brianaldiss #centenary brianaldiss.co.uk/writing/nove...
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 21d
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
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 22d
‘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
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 23d
Episode 4 of 5... Did you listen in?
#Danger #jungle #thriller
BBC Radio 4 Extra - Hothouse by Brian Aldiss, 4. Sea Voyage
Gren and Poyly survive the volcano, but the Morel is getting frustrated.
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 23d
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 26d
Life In The West. A sophisticated tale of personal and political journeys in modern Europe, blending wit and insight. ✍️🌍
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 27d
#Storytelling #brianaldiss #centennial

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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · 28d
Last Orders. A reflective narrative on mortality, memory, and the passage of time, told with Aldiss’s literary mastery. ✍️💭

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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Sep 8
‘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:
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Sep 4
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Sep 3
Jocasta. A modern reimagining of Oedipus’s tale, blending psychological insight with Aldiss’s literary flair. 🎭📖

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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 31
Introducing SF is a brilliant guide to the origins and evolution of science fiction, showcasing its key themes, works, and authors. 🚀📚
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 29
‘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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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 28
#mars #existentialism #scifi #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenaryCelebration
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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 27
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. 🚀📚

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Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 26
Hothouse, now streaming on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#survival #scifi #brianaldiss #centenary #CentenaryCelebration

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