Brian Wilson Aldiss

Born:

18 August 1925

Died:

19 AUgust 2017

Known for:

Fiction, science fiction, general, English Science fiction, Science fiction, Fiction, American Science fiction, Fiction, general

Brian W. Aldiss (1925–2017) was an English writer, artist, and anthology editor, best known for his science-fiction novels and short stories. His byline typically reads Brian W. Aldiss or Brian Aldiss, with occasional pseudonyms in the mid-1960s. His work in the genre includes novels such as The Malacia Tapestry and Finches of Mars, which reflect his sustained engagement with speculative themes.