Nigel Kneale was a British screenwriter, best known as the creator of Professor Bernard Quatermass. His works explored the intersection of science and the human condition, often with dark and unsettling undertones. Kneale's writing is characterized by its sharp psychological insight and chilling atmosphere, leaving a significant mark on British television and science fiction.
Originally published in 1949, Tomato Cain and Other Stories is the sole collection of short fiction by screenwirter Nigel Kneale. This new edition is published to mark the centenary of Kneale's birth, uniting the stories from both the original UK and US editions for the first time ever.