John Brunner is a classic representative of British science fiction. A master of spectacular “space operas” - and at the same time the creator of smart, subtle, impeccably stylish works that were included in the “golden fund” of science fiction of the 20th century... John Brunner is a science fiction writer who, having captured the reader’s attention from the very first line, will not let go until the last word any of your books...Contents: INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE: Throne of Esconel Man from the Great Darkness The Minx of Argus PLANET AS A GIFT CELESTIAL SANCTURAL SLAVE TRADERS SPACE COUNTLESS ERA MIRACLE STAR REFUGE THE MONSTER FROM THE ATLANTIC SQUARE OF CHESS CITY TIME-FLOWING SAND CREATED UNDER THE POWER OF MARS LOOK AHEAD DECORATING WELLS