Brian Aldiss is one of the great figures in science fiction. Classics in the genre, his books serve as portals to other worlds, captivating readers with strange and shocking narratives that have been a force for further experimentation within the genre. In addition to a highly successful career as a writer of both fiction and science fiction, Aldiss is also an accomplished artist and literary critic."An Exile on Planet Earth" presents a selection of Aldiss s essays that look back at the landmark events in his life. Writing with eloquence and raw honesty, Aldiss reveals unexpected...