Seasons in Flight

Ten classic fables about the spark of life and the flash of destruction, from the Grand Master of Science Fiction behind the Helliconia trilogy.

“As a short story writer, Mr. Aldiss may legitimately be regarded as a nonpareil.” —The Sunday Times

A Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author, Brian W. Aldiss was a prolific writer with a gifted imagination. Originally published in 1984, Seasons in Flight reveals the scope and intensity of this gift through ten stories leading readers into a realm where ancient powers clash with modern gods. A bold fisherman challenges the distance and taboos that separate him from his beloved. A kind prince underestimates human nature when he liberates slaves. Nuclear holocaust resurrects primal terrors on a tropical island. Two rival chiefs embrace the futility of tribal wars after reaching the end of their divinity. Although some of these tales may depict a bleak existence, all of them carry a spark of humor and optimism, along with the stunning creativity that made Aldiss one of the greatest authors in science fiction history.

“Strong folktale flavor . . . delicate, understated work, displaying a flawless technique. . . . Impressive!” —Kirkus Reviews

“The book succeeds . . . very fast reading, Seasons in Flight should be sampled . . . for the taste and the experience.” —Fantasy Review