John Brunner
Born: 09-23-1934
John Brunner was a distinguished British science fiction author, known for his influential works in the genre during the mid-20th century. Born in 1934, he gained acclaim for novels like "Stand on Zanzibar" and "The Sheep Look Up," which explored complex social themes and future dystopias. Brunner's inventive storytelling and foresight in addressing pressing global issues cemented his legacy as a visionary writer.
Book summaries for books written by John Brunner
Quotes
The future is a fog that comes creeping in on little cat's feet.
The hardest part of being a writer is not writing. It's sitting down to write.
People don't think, they just assume.
The world runs on people doing things for other people.
The future is just a bunch of choices waiting to be made.
The world is a machine, and we are its cogs.
In a world of noise, silence is a precious commodity.
The only way to change the future is to change the present.
Love is a game in which both players lose.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Knowledge is power, but ignorance is bliss.