Alfred Bester
Alfred Bester was an American science fiction author whose two major novels The Demolished Man and The Stars My Destination are considered classics of psychological science fiction. The Stars My Destination, a reworking of The Count of Monte Cristo in a future where teleportation is possible, is widely regarded as one of the greatest SF novels ever written. His influence on cyberpunk was profound.
Works
- The Demolished ManTelepathic detective hunts killer in high-tech future where murder destroys the mind
- The Stars My DestinationBurned man seeks revenge across space in a tale of love, war, and transcendence
- The Computer ConnectionArtificial superintelligence emerges and transforms civilization through network consciousness
- Golem 100Magical AI constructs and desire clash in a tale of digital demons and creation
- The Light Fantastic