Ian Watson Books

"The northern lights and the midnight sun. Vast glaciers, fiery volcanoes, and thundering waterfalls. The Golden Circle, Reykjavik, and the Blue Lagoon ... Iceland has all that and more. In this thorough guide, Rick Steves makes it easy to experience it all: Craft an itinerary based on your interests, budget, and time; Follow mile-by-mile driving tours of Iceland's dramatic terrain; Sightsee smartly, choosing from a full range of activities and experiences; Rely on Rick's candid, humorous advice to avoid tourist traps and wrong turns; Treat your taste buds to local cuisine; Meet friendly locals and connect with the culture. With Rick on your side, Iceland can be yours!"--Page 4 of cover.

Ian Watson provides the most comprehensive and systematic study of Eugenio Barba's work, including his training methods, dramaturgy, productions, and theories as well as his work at the International School of Theatre Anthropology.

A review of the homeopathic theory of miasms, taking Hahnemann's groundbreaking hypothesis as the starting point, and extending it to include positive as well as negative traits, exploring how miasms can and do contribute to a growth in human consciousness.

A complete transcript from the original seminar recorded in California in 1997. Contains homeopathic therapeutic information for a wide range of musculo-skeletal problems commonly seen in clinical practice. Full of practical hints and tips for homeopaths, bodyworkers and all those interested in natural healing.

In the aftermath of the bloody suppression of an alien-influenced rebellion, Inquisitor Jaq Draco discovers a bizarre entity that may prove to be the salvation of mankind or be the means of it's destruction. Declared a renegade of the Imperium Draco, his assassin consort and a Space Marine trek the galaxy in search of the mysterious Black Library and information that can overcome the conspiracy around them. In the aftermath of the bloody suppression of an alien-influenced rebellion, Inquisitor Jaq Draco discovers a bizarre entity that may prove to be the salvation of mankind or be the means of it's destruction. Declared a renegade of the Imperium Draco, his assassin consort and a Space Marine trek the galaxy in search of the mysterious Black Library and information that can overcome the conspiracy around them.

Watson's outstanding fourth story collection. Cold Light, When the Timegate Failed, The Great Atlantic Swimming Race, The Wire Around the War, When Idaho Dived, On the Dream Channel Panel, The People on the Precipice, Skin Day and After, Windows, and Evil Water.

1977. First edition hardcover with dustjacket. In 22nd-century Africa, a young girl is selected by the Space Communications Administration, and will travel to the stars to communicate and exchange knowledge with their alien inhabitants.

Josef Mengele: The Wilderness Years: Multiple award-winning author Ian Watson, who wrote the very first Warhammer 40K novels and worked for 10 months with Stanley Kubrick to produce the screen story for A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (subsequently made by Spielberg), unveil's his latest mini-masterpiece. A typically offbeat slice of alternative history that asks 'What if...?'. Following the fall of the Third Reich, Doktor Josef Mengele, Hitler's notorious 'Angel of Death', fled to South America. For three decades, despite the determined efforts of governments and Nazi hunters, he remained at large amidst a welter of rumour, false-sightings, and misinformation. He eventually drowned in 1979, whilst swimming off the coast of Brazil, due to a supposed heart attack. Now at last, after painstaking research, author Ian Watson reveals what really happened during Mengele's missing decades; an episode in which Herr Doktor crosses paths with a monster that even he had believed to be mere fiction. An encounter that would eventually bring about his death...

The first short story collection in seven years from multiple award-winning author Ian Watson, who worked with Stanley Kubrick for a year writing the screen story to the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and was the first novelist to write in the Warhammer 40K milieu. This volume gathers together ten stories previously published in Asimov's, Analog, and elsewhere, along with a brand new novella - one of four tales set in a near future shaped by the Chinese Time Machine. Contents: The Chinese Time Machine 1st Trip: Brave New World, by Oscar Wilde 2nd Trip: The Kidnap of Fibonacci 3rd Trip: The Emperor's New Wallpaper 4th Trip: Sherlock Holmes and the Butterfly Effect (with Cristina Macía) Hot Gates Monkey Business When the Aliens Stop to Bottle Heinrich Himmler in the Barcelona Hallucination Cell Clickbeetle Journey to the Anomaly The Birth of Venus About the Author "The brilliant Ian Watson remains the most stimulating and one of the least comfortable science fiction writers working today. Reading his short fiction reminds us why he is one of the genre's unassailable greats." - Adam Roberts

Exploring the historical use of ancient plagues as biological weapons, this book delves into the tactics and strategies employed by civilizations to harness disease for warfare. It examines notable instances where epidemics were intentionally spread to weaken enemies, highlighting the ethical implications and the devastating impact on populations. Through a detailed analysis of historical events and their consequences, the narrative sheds light on the intersection of disease, power, and military strategy throughout history.