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“A story that needs to have words said about it, is a story that does not contain all its own right words. -- Introduction to Varley's "Persistence Of Vision" collection”

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Algis Budrys
Algis Budrys

Algis Budrys, born on January 9, 1931, and passed away on June 9, 2008, was an American science fiction author. Known for his profound thought content and exquisite narrative skills, his works have had a significant impact on the science fiction genre. more

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