About the Author

Stanislaw Lem (1921-2006) was the most widely translated and best known science fiction author writing outside of the English language. Winner of the Kafka Prize, he was a contributor to many magazines, including the New Yorker, and the author of numerous works, including Solaris.

Reviews

"Lem has richly imagined the technology of the future, not merely in technical terms, but also in terms of how it will affect our everyday lives and our everyday view of ourselves". -- Philadelphia Inquirer