In his study of "The Stars My Destination," D. Harlan Wilson argues for the enduring relevance of Alfred Bester’s work, analyzing its style, influences, and metafictional elements. He portrays Bester as both a product and innovator of the genre, emphasizing psychological depth and literary experimentation. Wilson links Bester's vision to contemporary issues in science fiction.
D. Harlan Wilson Books
This author explores the boundaries of the body, identity, and post-capitalist existence through both fiction and literary criticism. Their diverse work spans novels, short stories, plays, and essays, often delving into themes that challenge conventional notions of subjectivity and society. As an editor and publisher, they are actively involved in shaping the contemporary literary landscape. Their writing offers provocative insights into technological society and the complexities of human experience.
The Bizarro Starter Kit
- 236 pages
- 9 hours of reading
There's a new genre rising from the underground. Its name: BIZARRO. For years, readers have been asking for a category of fiction dedicated to the weird, crazy, cult side of storytelling that has become a staple in the film industry (with directors such as David Lynch, Takashi Miike, Tim Burton, and Lloyd Kaufman) but has been largely ignored in the literary world, until now. The Bizarro Starter Kit features short novels and story collections by ten of the leading authors in the bizarro genre: D. Harlan Wilson, Carlton Mellick III, Jeremy Robert Johnson, Kevin L Donihe, Gina Ranalli, Andre Duza, VIncent W. Sakowski, Steve Beard, John Edward Lawson, and Bruce Taylor.