Stanislaw Lem, 1921 - 2006.

Stanislaw Lem, the science fiction author who wrote Solaris, has died in Krakow on Monday. He was 84.

DNA World.

He is probably the best single sci-fi author of the late 20th century not to write in English. Lem often writes in comical style, but examines serious moral questions about technological progress, the limits of science, and our place in the universe.

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Lem's early novels and stories were more or less optimistic and based on the conventions of Socialist Realism. He examined technological development, future civilizations, and responsibility of scientist. In the 1960s Lem's visions became more independent, experimental and radical.

Books and Writers.

The official site. A bibliography. See also Nathan M Powers at the Scriptorium.

Posted by dwhudson at March 27, 2006 7:51 AM